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More than a third of WBJ readers believe the Central Massachusetts economy will decline in 2023.
Certain high-profile subsectors of the manufacturing industry, like marijuana and beer, will slow and search for new revenues.
Central Mass. colleges and universities are setting the table for more changes in 2023, after 2022 was already a year in transition.
Continued DEI efforts by committed companies will yield high-profile hires and partnerships in 2023
The COVID pandemic exacerbated the long-held problems in health care. Things won’t get better in 2023.
The energy industry is moving quickly toward development of environmentally friendly technologies
Residential development will continue its upward trajectory in 2023, as prices will remain high.
Fast food restaurant chain Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers is looking to open a third Central Massachusetts location, this time on Lincoln Street in Worcester, after the Louisiana-based chain announced it would open its second location in the region in July. Known for its chicken strips, crinkle-cut fries, and Texas toast, Raising Cane's’ newest location is part of a string of fast-casual restaurants opening or significantly expanding in Central Massachusetts over last few years, including Dave’s Hot Chicken, Chick-fil-A, Kelly's Roast Beef, and Jersey Mike's.
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