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Trapped: Worcester neighborhoods still suffer from the legacy of redlining
In 1936, seven white men judged which neighborhoods of Worcester were not viable for real estate financing. Today, as rising costs overburden half of renters in the city, those impacted the most are from those neighborhoods still suffering from lack of investment.
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The Worcester Business Journal partnered with the nonprofit Worcester Regional Research Bureau on a new project examining how rent increases over the last decade have impacted the city and its businesses, as well as an historic look at how financial decisions rooted in racism 86 years ago have exacerbated the housing and workforce problems today.
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Focus on CybersecurityCyber threats growing: Central Mass. experts urge ways to avoid disaster
Livia GershonA lawyer was working late one night when he saw a colleague’s computer suddenly turn on. Files flashed up on the screen as though someone were at the empty desk searching through the firm’s documents and data.
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Focus on CybersecuritySocial media: Best ways to strategize for your business
Livia GershonSome companies may be trying to reach potential customers and convert clicks to sales, while others want to show off their company culture to people who might consider applying for a job.
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Shop TalkQ&A: Bay State Brewing Co. has learned not to chase beer fads
Kevin KoczwaraThis year marks the 10th anniversary for Bay State Brewing Co. The company started when Co-founder Chip Jarry began bringing beer he brewed to a hockey rink locker room.
Worcester 300 trivia contest, part 20: The Port of Worcester
Trivia question: What $160-million public facility opened in Worcester’s Canal District in 2021?
Study: North Central workforce shortage hurt by aging population
Timothy DoyleThe UMass Donahue Institute’s Economic and Public Policy Research group, has completed a study exploring solutions for a worker shortage in Northern Worcester County.
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AdviceThe Canal District is changing, but it’s far from the end of the story
Renee DiazMore construction is headed our way. More apartments are being built. There will be more businesses that come and go. But it’s not always goodbye in the Canal District.
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AdviceSix ways to get involved in your community
Domenica PerroneWhen moving to a new place, becoming a part of your community is essential to building a happy and healthy life.
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101: Excessive absenteeism
Susan ShalhoubExcessive work absenteeism is when an employee shows a pattern of missing work: Calling out last minute, with or without a reason; arriving late on a regular basis; taking extended lunches; and spending long periods away from their workstations.
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Advice10 Things I wish I knew ... When I graduated 10 years ago
Kimberly DriscollThere’s no shame in moving back home. This is a huge privilege I recognize and am grateful to have. Housing is expensive and definitely not something school prepares us for.
Viewpoint: We don’t have to choose between jobs and climate
Jim McGovern and Jen BensonThe nationwide $370-billion investment in the clean economy of the future will create tens of thousands of jobs in every state. Massachusetts will see more jobs created than the entire populations of Auburn and Holden combined.
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Movers & ShakersMovers & Shakers for Dec. 12, 2022
People are on the move at MutualOne Bank, Friendly House, and more.
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In June, journalist Mark Leibovich wrote in the Atlantic, suggesting Boston Logan International Airport be renamed after Bill Russell, the late civil rights activist, Boston Celtics player, and first Black NBA coach. In Central Massachusetts, the Worcester Regional Airport is one of the few major airports in the Northeast not named after a person, as the facilities in Hartford, Providence, Boston, and New York City are all named after prominent people from those regions.
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Worcester 300, City of Innovators
Worcester Business Journal presents a special commemorative edition celebrating the 300th anniversary of the city of Worcester. This landmark publication covers the city and region’s rich history of growth and innovation.
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Worcester Business Journal presents a special commemorative edition celebrating the 300th anniversary of the city of Worcester. This landmark publication covers the city and region’s rich history of growth and innovation.
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