April 27, 2015 - Worcester Business Journal

News

Q&A with Michael Lussier, President & CEO, Webster First Federal Credit Union

It's been around since 1928, when a group of men in Webster wanted to provide deposit and loan services. Nearly 90 years later, a much larger Webster First Federal Credit Union is based in Worcester and doing business throughout Central and Eastern Massachusetts. Its leader for 25 years has been Mike Lussier.

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Fresh Beginnings

Feiz Muscular Therapy and Fitness has relocated to Meadowbrook Plaza, at 360 West Boylston St., Ste. 212,...

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Business optimism blooms in spring

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Incorporations

These Central Massachusetts businesses filed incorporation papers with the Massachusetts Secretary of State's Office from Jan. 16-31, 2015. Listed below are the corporate name, address, ZIP and president.

Education

Interest grows in manufacturing-targeted workforce programs

In the last two years, successful workforce development programs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute and Mount Wachusett Community College have been built around one thing: real-world conditions and equipment that create skills that can be directly applied to the workplace.

Transportation

McGovern joins Grafton bid to halt rail line’s propane hub

More than two years after Grafton selectmen sued to prevent the Grafton and Upton Railroad from delivering and installing four 80,000-gallon propane tanks at a planned North Grafton transloading facility, the dispute continues.

Government & Politics

Briefing: Earned sick time

Massachusetts is getting ready to enact a sick-time law that voters approved in November. The ballot initiative received a healthy dose of support, passing by 59 percent to 40 percent, and the new rules are expected to kick in July 1.

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Accolades & Honors

Radco Enterprises of East Brookfield and NorthStar Construction Svcs. Corp. of Shirley were winners in the Firestone...

Education

When’s the right time to pursue one? When you realize you need it – and that’s different for everyone

Experience can be your best teacher. It can also tell you when it might be a good...

Hospitality

Blasts from dining past Edgemere, Wonder Bar, are back

Longtime Central Massachusetts residents looking for a dash of nostalgia with their omelet or pizza have a lot to smile about this year. Last fall, Shrewsbury's Edgemere Diner, a classic New England rail car diner that first opened in 1948, reopened under new ownership. And soon, Wonder Bar, the iconic Worcester pizza joint, will do the same.

News

We indeed live in a wired business world

Manufacturing

Worcester lays foundation for young entrepreneurs

Inside a former mill building in Worcester, a potentially new wave of businesses toils away. One has launched a new way to read the news while another is honing a robotic wok. These entrepreneurs are part of a growing number of college students seeking to evolve their ideas into businesses.

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Advice

Controlling costs

Every little bit helps, and corporate owners and managers should never be so focused on profit that...

Advice

Early education and care

Dianne Bruce is executive director of Edward Street Child Services in Worcester.10. It drives success in school...

Advice

Working with younger millennials: 8 ways they can help

How can one drive growth and productivity by working with students? For many businesses, it's traditional internships. For others, the most effective way to utilize students' talents is through short-term projects.

Government & Politics

Advocate for jobs? Or roadblock for developers?

During the recent delay before the Worcester City Council signed off on the sale of the former county courthouse, one thing became clear: a new voice had made itself heard in Worcester's redevelopment plans.

Education

Central Mass. employers: Part-time programs a good option

Which is better for ambitious young workers? To stay on the job and focus on growing their careers? Or to supplement their education by enrolling in an MBA program? A number of Central Massachusetts business leaders say that, particularly with the growth of MBAs focused on particular aspects of the business world, the right choice is both.

Real Estate

Real Deals

Real Deals highlights recent commercial property transactions in Central Massachusetts. Commercial real estate firms that want to submit recent transactions can send listings or press releases to editorial@wbjournal.com, or fax them to 508-755-8860.

Manufacturing

Forging a new age of manufacturing in Central Mass.

Central Massachusetts has a long, proud history in manufacturing. While the products have changed, the region and state remain at the forefront of a new wave of manufacturing: “advanced manufacturing.”

News

Read before you shoot: 6 tips for better videos

<I>(NOTE: This column was originally published in August 2013.)</I> So you've put a few videos of your kid on YouTube and you think you're an expert and you're ready to train your lens on some quality online videos to promote your business. But before you buy a director's chair and shout, "Action!", check out these expert tips on what makes a good — and bad — online video.

Energy

Planning our energy future

Massachusetts and New England have brought themselves to a crossroads when it comes to the region's energy needs.

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Health care providers stake out urgent care turf

The urgent care frenzy that has swept Eastern Massachusetts is arriving in Greater Worcester, with at least three major players set to enter the market and plans from existing providers to up their urgent care presence.

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