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Q&A with Paul Reilly, CEO, ActiveRx
Paul Reilly is a firm believer in fitness, from his days at West Point to his current role as CEO of a Westborough-based company that helps senior citizens stay in shape.
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Page One StoryGrowing pains: How to survive in life sciences before product is market-ready
Emily Micucci - Editorial
EditorialHow Aaron Lazare’s leadership renewed a medical school
Richard J. Stanton Special To The Worcester Business Journal - Photo Finish
- AdviceAdvice
101: Promoting from within
Susan Shalhoub Special To The Worcester Business JournalIf you're a manager who's on the fence about whether to hire from outside or promote from within, there are definite pros to promoting someone.
- Focus on Business & Public Policy
Focus on Business & Public PolicyMedical device industry pushes for repeal of federal levy
Sam BonacciA 2.3-percent tax doesn't sound like much, but taking it directly off the top of medical device companies' sales could have widespread impacts on businesses large and small, industry experts say.
- Advice
AdviceHow to integrate new employees effectively
Nancy L. Dube Special To The Worcester Business JournalEmployers today realize that onboarding workers, or integrating them within the organization, is key to attracting and retaining top talent, boosting productivity and driving business growth.
WBJ Talk Back
VIRTUAL DOCTORS VISITS A HARSH REALITY?UMass Memorial Health Care announced it's entering the field of virtual doctors' visits after agreeing
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Incorporations
These Central Massachusetts businesses filed incorporation papers with the Massachusetts Secretary of State's Office from April 16-30, 2015. Listed below are the corporate name, address, ZIP and president. ACTON
- Focus on Business & Public Policy
Focus on Business & Public PolicyCritics: Baker hydropower bill could harm energy market
Emily MicucciOn its surface, Gov. Charlie Baker's bill to encourage large-scale adoption of hydropower by Massachusetts utilities appears to take a reasonable crack at reducing carbon emissions, a requirement of legislation passed in 2008. But critics have concerns.
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Sales of triple deckers surge after recession
Sam BonacciWhen the Great Recession struck about seven years ago, it ate away at the value of all sectors of the housing market: single-family homes, condominiums and multi-family buildings. But as the market continues to recover, the three-family investment property — specifically the triple decker — has surged ahead of the others.
- Briefing
BriefingEMC’s tough opportunity
Data storage is in a “sea change,” EMC Corp. CEO Joseph Tucci said in his company's webcast July 22, the day the Hopkinton-based company announced mixed second-quarter financial results.
- EditorialEditorial
What’s next for EMC?
In the seemingly endless quest to help their customers do things faster, better and cheaper, the information technology industry innovates and changes quickly enough that what's standard one year may well become obsolete only a couple years later.
- Inspiration and Innovation
Inspiration and InnovationThe 3-step guide to conducting effective market research
Jeff SchiebeThorough market research is essential to the success of new products or services. In an entrepreneurial environment, it's even more crucial as resources are scarce and time to market is critical. Here's how to do it right.
- Advice
Advice10 things I know about VoIP for Business
Trave Harmon10. It's cost effective. Since most VoIP providers don't need to maintain the lines over which they deliver service, they keep their prices low, saving you money.9. Changes are easy.
Officials: Numbers turning upward at Clinton Hospital
Christina P. O'neill Special To The Worcester Business JournalThe past two years haven't always been good for small community hospitals. Challenged to keep up with technological advances and squeezed by competition from larger health systems as they struggle for reimbursement, three have closed across the state.
Fresh Beginnings
U-Haul and Townline Motor Sales have teamed up to serve as the neighborhood U-Haul dealer in North Oxford.
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- Focus on Business & Public Policy
Focus on Business & Public Policy5 issues to watch, from overtime pay to paying for health insurance
Beyond revenue and profits, federal and state policy shapes a lot of what businesses do and – in some cases – can influence the future of an entity, an industry, even a good chunk of the economy.
Banks on interest rate rise: Bring it on!
Sam BonacciBy all indications, the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates by the end of this year, marking the first time in eight years rates will move north. But would that lead to a slowdown in business?
- Editorial
EditorialNo agony of defeat in canceled Olympics bid
With the possible exception of a sports team that rises from the ash heap to championship contention, it takes time to get the public excited about something to a level where it can generate and sustain widespread support.
