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2012 40 Under Forty: Todd Mandella
VICE PRESIDENT, Sovereign BankCompany location: WorcesterResidence: Worcester
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BriefingBriefing: JetBlue's Presence
No one would ever say JetBlue Airways CEO David Barger is not media savvy.
Accolades & Honors: Sept. 3
Fitchburg State University's LAURIE J. DEROSA assumed the post of vice president of Kappa Delta Pi Executive Council. She is a professor in the university's education department.
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Focus On 40 Under Forty2012 40 Under Forty: Jennifer Conrad
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT/SENIOR CASH MANAGEMENT OFFICER, Fidelity BankCompany location: WorcesterResidence: Worcester
Image Overhaul: Business leaders have ideas on how to make Mass. more accommodating
Although Massachusetts is recognized for its robust medical, high-tech and education industries, it routinely ranks in the bottom half of surveys ranking business friendliness among the states.
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Focus On 40 Under Forty2012 40 Under Forty: Jennifer (Humphrey) Faucher
OWNER/ARTISTIC DIRECTOR, Faucher School of DanceCompany location: AuburnResidence: PaxtonFavorite movies: "Footloose," "Dirty Dancing"
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Focus On 40 Under Forty2012 40 Under Forty: Paul Belsito
COMMUNITY RELATIONS MANAGER, The Hanover Insurance GroupCompany location: WorcesterResidence: Shrewsbury
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Focus On 40 Under Forty2012 40 Under Forty: Sara McGrath
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, Clifford & Rano Associates Inc.Company location: WorcesterResidence: Grafton
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Focus On 40 Under Forty2012 40 Under Forty: Luke M. Vaillancourt
DIRECTOR, DIGITAL MARKETING, Vaillancourt Folk ArtCompany location: SuttonResidence: SuttonFavorite movie: "Rounders"
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Focus On 40 Under Forty2012 40 Under Forty: David Borden
PRINCIPAL, CCR Wealth ManagementCompany location: WestboroughResidence: NewtonFavorite movie: "The Hangover"
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Focus On 40 Under Forty2012 40 Under Forty: Nina Walsh
SOCIAL MEDIA/DIGITAL MARKETING SPECIALIST, UMass Memorial Medical CenterCompany location: WorcesterResidence: Shrewsbury
Central Mass. Farmers: Apple Crop's Early, Pick Now
Apple farmers are adjusting their plans to account for a harvest that is one to two weeks ahead of schedule, thanks to a warmer-than-usual spring.
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OpinionBay State Leads The Pack In Clean Energy
Alicia Barton Mcdevitt Special To The Worcester Business JournalLast week I was proud to announce that Massachusetts' clean energy industry is defying the challenging national and global economies by growing 11.2 percent over the last year.
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Focus On 40 Under Forty2012 40 Under Forty: Michael P. Murphy
LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT ATTORNEY, Mirick O'ConnellCompany location: WorcesterResidence: AuburnFavorite movie: "In the Name of the Father"
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Page One StoryNon-compete agreements may restrict employees' mobility, but experts say they have benefits
Most employees may hate them, but for their employers, non-competition contracts — more commonly called "non-competes" — are often a necessary evil.
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Focus On 40 Under Forty2012 40 Under Forty: Victoria Twumasi Chavis
DIRECTOR OF PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT, Alternative UnlimitedCompany location: WhitinsvilleResidence: NorthboroughFavorite movie: "The Kind and I"
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Focus On 40 Under Forty2012 40 Under Forty: Ian Catlow
PROJECT MANAGER, Tighe & BondCompany location: WorcesterResidence: FitchburgFavorite movie: "The Shawshank Redemption"
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Focus On 40 Under Forty2012 40 Under Forty: Jennifer Grammatic
MARKETING REPRESENTATIVE, Center of Hope FoundationCompany location: SouthbridgeResidence: Worcester
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Focus On 40 Under Forty2012 40 Under Forty: Lisa Bousbouras
OWNER/DIRECTOR, Mrs. B.'s Preschool and Kindergarten Inc.EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, Little Patriots Early Learning CenterCompany location: Worcester
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Focus On 40 Under Forty2012 40 Under Forty: Elizabeth Tatro
SUPERVISOR OF PROGRAM REPRESENTATIVES, RCAP Solutions Inc.Company location: GardnerResidence: Gardner
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Focus On 40 Under Forty2012 40 Under Forty: Kevin Hayes
BRANCH MANAGER/ASSISTANT TREASURER/STUDENT LOAN MANAGER, Millbury Federal Credit UnionCompany location: MillburyResidence: Holden
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Chinese Investment Could Give A123 Power Boost In Challenging Battery Market
It's been a tough year for A123 Systems, the Waltham-based lithium ion battery maker that has operations in Westborough and Hopkinton.
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Focus On 40 Under Forty2012 40 Under Forty: Matt Douglas
FOUNDER & CEO, Punchbowl Inc.Company location: FraminghamResidence: NatickFavorite movie: "Groundhog Day"
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Focus On 40 Under Forty2012 40 Under Forty: Nicholas Maruca
PARTNER, Creative Cabinets & Creative LivingCompany location: WorcesterResidence: ShrewsburyFavorite movie: "Forrest Gump"
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Focus On 40 Under Forty2012 40 Under Forty: Phil Berry
PRESIDENT, JibunuCompany location: LeominsterResidence: MaynardFavorite movies: "Dan in Real Life," "A Man For All Seasons"
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Focus On 40 Under Forty2012 40 Under Forty: Sarah Cole Camerer
OWNER, Shrewsbury Counseling Center Inc.Company location: ShrewsburyResidence: Shrewsbury
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Focus On 40 Under Forty2012 40 Under Forty: Lynette Paczkowski
SENIOR ASSOCIATE, Bowditch & Dewey LLPCompany location: WorcesterResidence: Worcester
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- Editorial
EditorialEditorial: State Must Guard Against Growing Casino Market
We're not crazy about the introduction of casino gambling in Massachusetts, and we're not alone in that sentiment.
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Focus On 40 Under Forty2012 40 Under Forty: Daniel Wright
SENIOR SURETY BOND UNDERWRITER, Liberty Mutual SuretyCompany location: WestonResidence: Grafton
Central Mass. Officials Look For Balance Between Development, Land Preservation
Emily MicucciProtecting open space is an initiative that state officials, private land trusts and conservation groups have been pursuing aggressively for several years.
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Focus On 40 Under Forty2012 40 Under Forty: Ed Hardy
OWNER, Central Rock Climbing CentersCompany locations: Worcester, Hadley, WatertownResidence: Worcester
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OpinionChina's Unstoppable Relevance
Marcus Goncalves Special To The Worcester Business JournalI recently returned from China. While on my flight back, I came to the realization that although I teach about China, I had missed the point when it comes to that country's profile.
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Page One StoryNew Hope For New Homes: Central Mass. Builders See More Interest, Higher Prices
Home builders who saw major slowdowns during and after the recession are starting to feel a bit better as the summer winds down.
Social Networking Takes Over The Workplace
Christina DavisSoftware developer Virtusa may be based in Westborough, but it really only has a handful of employees there. Its footprint is truly global, with thousands of its programmers located in Sri Lanka and India.
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Focus On 40 Under Forty2012 40 Under Forty: James R. Goodhue
ASSISTANT VP BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT/BRANCH MANAGER, Commerce BankBranch location: LeominsterResidence: Worcester
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Focus On 40 Under Forty2012 40 Under Forty: Melody Milner
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL AID, Anna Maria CollegeCompany location: PaxtonResidence: North Brookfield
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Focus On 40 Under Forty2012 40 Under Forty: Lindsay Kate Gerhardt
VICE PRESIDENT, Barry Communications Company location: WorcesterResidence: BostonFavorite movie: "Good Will Hunting"
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Focus On 40 Under Forty2012 40 Under Forty: Danielle Goode Pryor
DIRECTOR OF MARKETING, Centage Corp.Company location: NatickResidence: HopkintonFavorite movie: "Field of Dreams"
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Focus On 40 Under Forty2012 40 Under Forty: Kevin T. Grimes
PORTFOLIO MANAGER & PRINCIPAL, Grimes & Co.Company location: WestboroughResidence: NeedhamFavorite movie: "Office Space"
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Focus On 40 Under Forty2012 40 Under Forty: Sonja Brehm
SENIOR DIRECTOR OF PRODUCT MANAGEMENT, Fallon Community Health PlanCompany location: WorcesterResidence: Dudley
Marlborough Firm ACT Hails Stem Cell Ruling
Marlborough-based Advanced Cell Technology (ACT), which is developing stem cell treatments for eye diseases, praised a recent court ruling that it said will eliminate "major speed bumps" to getting federal funding.
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Focus On 40 Under Forty2012 40 Under Forty: Michael Clark
FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT, Cinch IT and Status RideCompany location: WorcesterResidence: Sutton
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Focus On 40 Under Forty2012 40 Under Forty: Bryan Trainor
VICE PRESIDENT OF MARKETING, Bulbs.comCompany location: WorcesterResidence: Brooklyn, Conn.Favorite movie: "Dr. Strangelove"
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Focus On 40 Under Forty2012 40 Under Forty: Sarah Loy
COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR AND DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE, Community Legal Aid Inc.Company location: WorcesterResidence: Worcester
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AdviceTangible Assets' New Tax Rules: Beware Of 4 Changes That Can Impact Businesses
Crystal A. Germanese Special To The Worcester Business JournalLate last year, the IRS released a new set of temporary regulations on tangible asset costs that will likely affect most businesses, especially manufacturers and distributors.
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Incorporations: Sept. 3
These Central Massachusetts businesses filed incorporation papers with the Massachusetts Secretary of State's Office from June 1-15, 2012. Listed below are the corporate name, address, ZIP and president. ACTON
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Focus On 40 Under Forty2012 40 Under Forty: Heather C. Arndt
SENIOR FINANCIAL ADVISOR, Merrill LynchCompany location: WorcesterResidence: WorcesterFavorite movie: "Christmas Vacation"
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Focus On 40 Under FortyMeet The 2012 40 Under Forty Judges
Bonnie BiocchiBonnie Biocchi is president and CEO of the MetroWest Chamber of Commerce, based in Framingham.
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Focus On 40 Under Forty2012 40 Under Forty: Michael J. Checkosky
ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT/MORTGAGE CONSULTANT, Southbridge Savings BankCompany location: SouthbridgeResidence: Southbridge
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Shop TalkA World View Of Manufacturing: Q&A With Wayne Canty Of Heat Trace Products
Rick SaiaHis manufacturing firm may be small, but that doesn't stop Wayne Canty from doing big things in a global market.
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Focus On 40 Under Forty2012 40 Under Forty: Alicia Williams
Owner: Aliste Inc. Company location: Boylston Residence: Northborough Favorite movie: "Fools Rush In"
- AdviceAdvice
101: Strategic Thinking
Making decisions that foster real change often involves thinking on many different levels all at once to get the maximum benefit. Good leaders have developed strategic thinking skills and continue to nurture them.
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Focus On 40 Under Forty2012 40 Under Forty: Jacqueline Rose Dube
OWNER, Jacqueline Jase Face & Body Center LLCCompany location: WorcesterResidence: WorcesterFavorite movie: "Saturday Night Fever"
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Focus On 40 Under Forty2012 40 Under Forty: John T. Peculis
PRESIDENT AND CHIEF APPRAISER, Allied Appraisal Associates of NE Inc.Company location: WorcesterResidence: Charlton
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Advice10 Things I Know About ... Motivation
Bill SexMany organizations feel that if they could just figure out the fundamentals of motivation, dealing with employees would be so much easier.
