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Westborough EV battery recycler signs European deal with Chinese firm

Ascend Elements has signed a memorandum of understanding with a firm based in China to explore potential collaboration in Europe.

CEO of Cornerstone Bank’s parent company to retire

Senecal joined PeoplesBank, parent company of Worcester-based Cornerstone Bank, in 1995. Cornerstone and PeoplesBank completed the $6-billion merger of their parent companies in February.

Higher demand at the pump drives higher gas prices in Worcester County

Gas in Worcester County has risen 5 cents from last week’s price of $3.06.

Longtime Fidelity Bank leader announces retirement

Ed Manzi has announced his retirement as Chairman & CEO of Fidelity Bank, after having led the Leominster-based financial institution for over 28 years.
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RFK Community Alliance names Ernst as new chief operating officer

Ernst replaces interim chief operating officer Kathy Mills, who filled the role in January following the retirement of longtime RFK executive Cindy Wing.

🔒Becoming a CEO: How the growing popularity of search funds led a former Central Mass. banker to expand his business into Shrewsbury

Stimpson, who worked in Worcester for Morgan Stanley at 100 Front St. from 2008 to 2012, is now planning on expanding one of his businesses into Central Massachusetts.

🔒CPA shortage: The workforce crisis in accounting poses challenges in Central Mass.

The past few years have seen some lessening of the national CPA shortage, but local experts warn not to be so hasty in declaring the crisis over, especially in Central Massachusetts.

🔒A helping hand: First cohort of startups at new Worcester entrepreneurship hub look to develop healthcare innovations

Its first programming since its official launch in June, Auxilium’s three-month accelerator program is designed to help early startups.
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Judge temporarily blocks O’Brien’s return to CCC following reinstatement

An Appeals Court judge has temporarily blocked Shannon O'Brien's return as chairwoman of the Cannabis Control Commission by at least a week.

Former CCC chair says she will return after judge’s reinstatement, citing unlawful termination

The evidence that Treasurer Deborah Goldberg relied on does not remotely suffice to support her firing of Shannon O'Brien.
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