Economy

Succession planning for Hispanic businesses

One often-overlooked step in ensuring the future of a business is to create a business succession plan – which is especially significant for family-owned firms.

Bowditch courting new attorneys

Worcester law firm Bowditch & Dewey has rebranded as Bowditch as part of a larger effort to transition to younger attorneys.

Hanover completes $41M sale of specialty insurance subsidiary

The Hanover Insurance Group, Worcester's only publicly traded company, has completed the sale of a subsidiary's Irish and Australian entities for $41 million.

Baker: New trade deal critical for Mass. economy

Gov. Charlie Baker urged President Trump and Congress on Friday to lift tariffs on Mexican and Canadian metals and ratify the new trade deal intended to replace NAFTA.

AquaBounty seeks $5.75M in public offering

AquaBounty, the Maynard-based grower of genetically-modified salmon, is again seeking help from investors to kickstart their U.S. and Canada operations.

Slow job growth, retirements chill biz confidence

Confidence levels among Massachusetts employers dipped in March, but remained firmly in positive territory.

Hydro project sought by Massachusetts gets boost in Maine

The staff of the Maine Public Utilities Commission has recommended a key certificate for a major hydropower project that could bring major economic and environmental benefits to New England.

Prudence & accountability

When done right, tax-increment financing deals are a win-win.

Greater Worcester unemployment down to 3.6%

According to Massachusetts labor and workforce officials, Greater Worcester added 1,600 jobs in February, and the area's unemployment rate fell from 3.9 percent in January to 3.6 percent.