April 2, 2007Edition

Scientists want quick action from state on stem cells

Researchers tired of lagging behind ConnecticutMassachusetts has a reputation for being in the vanguard of biotechnology and...

No accounting for merger failure

UHY and Carlin, Charron were betrothed just a few months ago. Now the marriage is off.by Jonathan...

Closing Thoughts: an interview with Francesco Cesareo of Assumption College

Catholic with a big C and a small cAssumption College chose Francesco Cesareo last month as its...

Meetings in a virtual world

Top trends for event planners to watchBy Corbin BallShift happens. Technology, terrorism, travel cutback and belt-tightening economic...
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Builders wait out ‘housing correction’

New housing permits in region drop 50 percent in JanuaryListening to builders, one would think 2007 has...

Biz Tip: Unsatisfactory satisfaction

It's loyalty, not customer satisfaction, that countsBy JEFFREY GITOMERCustomer satisfaction is dead. Oh, there are a bunch...

North Central chamber bolsters administrative ranks

Group is looking to get its message out According to David McKeehan, president of the North Central...

Scrips for success

 Independent druggists thrive by delivering to niche marketsSaad Dinno, owner of the independent Acton Pharmacy. Reports of the...
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Opinion: Time for the affordability discussion

By ROBERT E. GIBBONSAs Massachusetts embarks on what is inarguably the most ambitious health care reform effort...

Local bankers face a choice: Grow or die

Bay State Savings, Marlboro turn to holding companies for survivalAccording to the Massachusetts Bankers Association, "surge" might...

Opinion: Pioneer Institute report shortchanges Leominster

By DEAN MAZZARELLAWhile I appreciate the good work of the Pioneer Institute and its care for the...

Making event deadlines work for tradeshow exhibits

Setting priorities is the keyBy JIM BURKEIt happens all the time: a boss decides that the company...
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Holy Cross names Quincy developer for Southbridge site

Mixed-use project to total 100,000 sq. ft.BY MATTHEW L. BROWNQuincy developer John J. Stewart of Lighthouse Realty...

WPI shells out $1.5M for Dean Street home

Deal tied to revitalization plans When is a single-family home on Dean Street in Worcester worth $1.5...

Movers and Shakers

MARI MEGIAS joined Framingham State College as director of college communications in early April. She comes from...

News Briefs

Real Estate February home sales beat last year For the second straight month, single family home sales...
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What is Destination Worcester?

Mayor seeks clarification on group's accountabilityCity officials and business leaders agree that the recent creation of Destination...

St. Vincent’s finalizing med student plan

July 1 deadline approaches St. Vincent's finalizing With little time remaining before a July 1 deadline, spokesmen for...
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