April 11, 2016 - Worcester Business Journal

Government & Politics

Brownfield complexities cause developer caution

As the region continues to push contaminated sites towards reuse, cities and the state are often left on the hook for cleanup.

Small Business

3Cross founder purposefully stays small

Dave Howland has an intentionally small business approach to 3Cross Brewery in Worcester.

Advice

Don’t worry… be happy – the dangers of the uneducated end user

If you have anti-virus and anti-malware, the last thing you need to worry about is a virus...

Economy

Vocational education key to workforce

While concerns like health care and energy costs, taxes and burdensome regulations are often raised by businesses, by far the single biggest issue raised is the need for a trained, motivated and educated workforce.

Advice

101: BUSINESS TRANSPARENCY

For leaders, being transparent is being authentic. With a leader's character revealed, it removes any need to...

News

Finding sales success in the 21st century

Ken Cook explores how to find sales success.

News

Danish firm plants Mass. seed pencil company in Framingham

In 2012, three students from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology developed a pencil that had plantable seeds...

News

Talk Back

SHREWSBURY COMPANY FINEDA Shrewsbury company is out $31,000 in a settlement with Attorney General Maura Healey after...

Arts & Entertainment

Canal District cannabis raises concerns

Allen Fletcher isn't worried about marijuana in Worcester's emerging entertainment destination the Canal District, though he would prefer if it was sold a bit differently.

Education

Accounting firm grows through value, diversification

Regional accounting firm AAFCPAs takes up three floors of the downtown Westborough building it's in. On the...

Banking & Finance

Bank loans taking over solar financing

The evolution of financing for renewable energy installations is shifting, as bank loans are becoming a more mainstream way to maximize savings on a solar array, offering more benefits than third-party leases.

Government & Politics

Worcester Railers have their eye on the corporate prize

Worcester's new hockey team recently unveiled its name as the Worcester Railers and has now set its sites on corporate sponsorships.

News

Incorporations

These businesses incorporated with the Massachusetts Secretary of State from Jan. 7-18. Listed below are the corporate...

Energy

Embrace brownfield redevelopment

When it comes to green business, it is hard to find a hotter commodity than solar. Industry...

Health Care

Growth in craft beer market turns local brewers into leaders

Breweries are the epitome of startup businesses, growing out of the passion of a brewer, but local brewers are rapidly having to become executives as their businesses grow.

Advice

Sustainable design

10. Reduce energy needs. Roof and wall superinsulation, high-performance windows and LED lighting can significantly reduce energy...

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