Economy

Three Central Massachusetts companies have split more than $2 million in tax incentives as part of a broader state initiative to create new life sciences industry jobs across the commonwealth. 

An Asian grocery store will open later this year in a Natick Mall location formerly occupied by a short-lived Wegmans location.

Advocates say the industry key to ending the region's persistent housing shortage is facing a workforce cliff.

More than half (51%) of WBJ readers believe the U.S. economy will decline in the second half of this year.

The state’s HSN is operating at an estimated $250 million deficit for fiscal 2025, dumping the burden of payment directly onto the state’s health centers and hospitals.

Following an eight-month stint on an interim basis, Matthew Thaler has been named vice president and general counsel of Worcester Polytechnic Institute. 

After four years serving as dean of The Business School at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Debora Jackson has left the role.

After nearly four decades, Cutler Management in Worcester has a new president as the commercial real estate management company’s inaugural leader has stepped down.

A factory on Southbridge Street could be key in unlocking a faster and more cost-effective way to fight the housing crisis: modular construction.

The owner of Alpha Healthcare, a Swansea-based skilled nursing facility with a location in Franklin, has been cited about $1.1 million for penalties and unpaid wages to hundreds of employees.