April 16, 2018 - Worcester Business Journal

Transportation

American to fly daily from Worcester to Philadelphia

American Airlines will become the third airline to fly commercial out of Worcester Regional Airport when it launches its daily service to Philadelphia International Airport in October.

News

With little buildup, the Massachusetts Pirates seek to revive arena football in Worcester

The Yatim family of Shrewsbury decided to bring a team to the area after seeing a void in the market, hoping to capitalize on the popularity of football when the Patriots aren't playing.

Government & Politics

Promising Shrewsbury Street site awaits outcome of laundering case

Two successful restaurants launched at 166 Shrewsbury St. Now, the space is devoid of any human life, and it will remain that way until the government sells the building.

Manufacturing

Manufacturers are underappreciated

In 2016, the manufacturing industry in Greater Worcester contributed more to the region's economy than health care, education, hospitality, finance, real estate, insurance and government.

Education

Editorial: Slow movements, big changes in health care

Having too few players dictating the level of care in the region and seeing more investment in high margin areas of specialty does appear concerning.

Advice

10 Things I Know About. . . Time management

10) Have a system. Whether it's tracking emails, to-do lists, project management software or notes on the back of a napkin, you need a consistent, easy-to-follow method helping you.

Advice

101: Toxic teams

Bullying each other. Fighting. Complaining. These are all qualities of a toxic team, ones that managers should be able to recognize and address as quickly as possible.

Opinion

Column: Retail must be redesigned

In the next two months, more than 700 Toys “R” Us stores will be empty. This presents an opportunity to re-imagine how this space could and should be utilized.

Education

Saint Vincent, MetroWest Medical appear safe from divestment

Tenet Healthcare has sold nine hospitals since August and will sell four more, but the company has made no suggestion it will offload Saint Vincent Hospital or MetroWest Medical Center.

News

Accolades & Honors

Arts & Entertainment

Hanover Theatre seeking to become cultural epicenter

Later this year, The Hanover Theatre will open 1920s-themed restaurant Josephine, which is part of a much larger strategy to turn its section of downtown into a thriving Theatre District.

Advice

Adapt to the voice-search revolution

Aside from making our lives a bit more convenient (and, occasionally, more frustrating), voice assistants are changing the way customers and prospects search for products and answers.

April 16, 2018Edition

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