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Business Leaders of the Year 2020
When Ed Hyder died unexpectedly in 2018, it could have meant a rough road ahead for the iconic Worcester grocery bearing his name. Fortunately, it didn’t, as Ed’s daughter and son, who were already in the business, and his wife stepped up to make the transition easier. Today, Ed Hyder’s Mediterranean Marketplace is thriving as Miriam, Gregory and Edna have found a way to keep its longtime charm while adapting to customers’ new needs in an increasingly competitive market.
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Focus On Business Leaders of the YearRandolph’s mission remains steady as his company adapts
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Focus On Business Leaders of the YearKokkinis grew Table Talk into a $160M community icon
Zachary ComeauHarry Kokkinis was four years old when tagged along with his dad as he visited his company’s facilities and sales routes.
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Focus On Business Leaders of the YearPage led Abby’s House to new heights
Jennifer L. GrybowskiStephanie Page’s accomplishments this year were enormous, including facilitation of a $16.2-million renovation project of Abby’s House’s 52 High St. building.
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Focus On Business Leaders of the YearSellew has changed the agriculture game
Grant WelkerIn a short time, Paul Sellew has proven lettuce can be grown year-round in Devens, despite cold winters. He’s shown lettuce can be grown without any soil, with a fraction of the water it would normally need, and with little human interaction.
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Focus On Business Leaders of the YearThe Hyders have grown on their unique grocery legacy
Livia GershonIn the age of enormous supermarkets and online specialty markets, running a local family-owned store may seem difficult. Through it all, Ed Hyder's Mediterranean Marketplace has remained a community institution.
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WBJ Hall of FameCavaioli has built hope and fought racism
Livia GershonFor 38 years, Executive Director Linda Cavaioli has helped put the YWCA of Central Massachusetts at the center of the solutions to entrenched difficulties facing Greater Worcester.
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WBJ Hall of FameKoller has advocated for rural communities
Zachary ComeauPeople and community have always been in Karen A. Koller’s blood. That has been true throughout her entire career in Central Massachusetts.
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WBJ Hall of FameRichardson has designed with care
Livia GershonScott Richardson knew from an early age he wanted to be an architect. It was what his father did, so he was exposed to design when he was young.
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AdviceYou create your company's culture, so make it a good one
Renee DiazUnbeknownst to me, I did not realize I spent most of my life being unapproachable in my personal bubble and in my business career.
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Advice10 Things I know about ... Building your personal balance sheet
Ryan M. Kittredge10) Plan backward. Get detailed with your vision of what a successful future looks like. Create a financial strategy to serve as a guide, and then outline the steps in an action plan.
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AdviceSeeking meaningful results in lawsuits
Jared A. FioreYour business is involved in a lawsuit, or about to be. Have you thought about whether the result of a trial will be meaningful to you?
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101: Customized benefits
Susan ShalhoubAttracting the talent looking for work – no matter how scarce – is more important than ever. Customized benefit packages can give your company a competitive edge in hiring, offering new team members what they really want.
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OpinionClimate initiative takes fuel prices too far
Christopher CarlozziIf Gov. Charlie Baker succeeds in his efforts to have Massachusetts join the Transportation and Climate Initiative, a 12-state compact to reduce carbon emissions by imposing fees on fuel distributors, it will be a Pyrrhic victory.
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Editorial: Finding purpose in profits
It is eye-opening to hear from the world’s leading investor that a singular focus on money isn’t the only bottom line we should be paying attention to.
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Movers & ShakersMovers & Shakers for March 2, 2020
MassEcon, the Family Health Center of Worcester, the Massachusetts Board of Higher Education, Reliant Medical Group, the Mass. Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, and Central One Federal Credit Union all saw personnel moves.
