April 25, 2016Edition

101: QUELLING CONFLICT

With four generations now in the workplace, the 2016 work environment may seem ripe for conflict and with that communication takes on a whole new importance.

Outsourced Ideology: Sending the dirty work of clean energy north

Unable and unwilling to install the necessary infrastructure for renewable energy, Central Mass. has teamed with the rest of southern New England to pay far-flung locations to help meet the region's lofty goals for emissions-free electricity.

Creating a client-centric culture

At Insurance Marketing Agencies, we take pride in our strong, client-centric culture. The agency was founded in...

Starting a business

Here are ten steps to starting a business from a father and daughter team that founded a technology startup.
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Niche expands Fix; looks at new venture on Shrewsbury Street

Niche Hospitality will open its new location for the Fix Burger Bar in the former Northworks Bar & Grille space this June but the plans for the organization's Shrewsbury Street location have yet to be revealed.

Talk Back

SOLAR EXPANSIONGov. Charlie Baker signed a bill into law to boost net metering caps that allow solar...

Incorporations

These businesses incorporated with Massachusetts Secretary of State from Feb. 1-15. Listed are corporate name, address, ZIP...

MetroWest creating economic points of contact

As economic competition heightens among MetroWest communities vying for businesses fleeing Boston's skyrocketing prices or coming into the area for the first time, cities and towns are putting an increasing emphasis on economic development to reel in businesses.
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Voke/tech new focus of skills gap

The demand for voke/tech schools grows as students focus on on-the-job training and the region attempts to close the skills gap.

Understand vocational training importance

Voke/tech schools provide a great STEM education but we need to continue to support the trades.

New Red Cross director seeks blue-skies funding

The new executive director of the American Red Cross' Central Massachusetts chapter is looking to expand fundraising in non-disaster times.

Beacon Hill keeps solar working … for now

A legislative log-jam blocking billions of dollars in solar investment to Massachusetts' economy was broken this month but there's still more work to be done.
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Region’s incubators driven by startup culture

Central Massachusetts' rapidly growing startup and craftsman culture has created a need for more collaborative spaces, like incubators, accelerators and coworking spaces.

Nichols $1M gift will create modern accountants

The demand for accountants in Massachusetts is burgeoning and a $1-million gift to Nichols College will enhance the school's already successful accounting and finance programs.
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