April 15, 2013 - Worcester Business Journal

Real Estate

Briefing: Slots Approval Process

A proposal to develop a $200 million slots parlor near Worcester's Kelley Square has residents and business...

Government & Politics

Watchword For Booming Home Health Market? Quality

People looking for a winning business venture are frequently choosing home health care agencies, and it's no wonder.

News

Q&A With James F. Wood Of ThermoEnergy Corp.

James F. Wood began the year with a new job — finishing up as deputy assistant secretary...

Energy

Electricians, Solar Contractors Clash Over Division Of Work

The 2008 Green Communities Act, which created the market conditions for the Bay State's solar energy boom, was originally pitched as good for the environment and for creating jobs.

Energy

Clean Tech In Massachusetts Goes Full Steam Ahead

Sources indicate that hybrid vehicles comprise 4 percent of the United States' automobile market. That's the highest...

News

Readers: Verdict Is ‘No’ For Slots-Hotel Plan

The Mass Gaming & Entertainment proposal for a slots parlor and hotel in Worcester elicited more than...

Transportation

Experts: Commercial Business Air Travel From Worcester A Longshot

After the excitement and fanfare that JetBlue generated when it announced it would begin service between Central Massachusetts and Florida, airline industry experts said it will be tough for any carrier to make service more conducive for business travelers in the Worcester area.

Energy

It’s Not Easy Being Green: Market For Energy-Efficient Homes Is Growing, But Costs Make It Tough

As homebuyers become more aware of how energy efficiency can save them money, more developers and homeowners are applying it to their properties, creating a fledgling market for green homes.

Advice

10 Things I Know About … Tax Planning For Businesses

10. ASKING FOR MORE TIME You can ask for extensions, which gives you another six months to...

Advice

5 Steps To Better Content Marketing

By now, we're probably all tired of hearing that worn-out piece of web wisdom: “Content is king.”...

Hospitality

Central Mass. Communities Make Room For New Hotels

Whether it be new hotels that have been in the works for several weeks or several years,...

Energy

Green Energy Experts: Incentive Program Cuts Will Spur Industry Shifts

Jump-starting the green energy industry in the United States was a goal of the Obama Administration when...

Hospitality

Golf Courses Play Catch-Up After Late-Winter Snow

After opening in early March last year because of unseasonably warm weather, managers at area golf courses...

News

Photo Finish: April 15

ANTI-BULLY BRIGADE A statewide Bullying Prevention and Education Conference was sponsored by DCU for Kids in Worcester. Pictured,...

Life Sciences

Central Mass. Is Well Positioned In Life Sciences Future

The recent release of the Boston Foundation's report on Massachusetts' $1-billion, 10-year life sciences initiative revealed that...

Advice

101: Managing Yourself

Managing yourself? What an odd concept. But it's necessary: for career growth, professional development and exploring your...

News

Playing Golf Today Can Open The Door To More Opportunities Tomorrow

Confession right up front — I'm a golfer. I've played for over 35 years and last year...

News

Accolades & Honors: April 15

Worcester's Massachusetts Biomedical Initiatives (MBI) won the MassBio Leading Impact Award for improving the competitiveness of Massachusetts...

News

Where Would You Like To Fly For Business?

JetBlue Airways announced this month that it will start daily flights to Florida in November from Worcester...

Government & Politics

Patrick, Legislature Can Reach Common Ground On Spending

The head of the executive branch wants a tax increase that the legislature's leadership doesn't want. He...

News

Real Deals: April 15

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