April 27, 2020 - Worcester Business Journal

News

🔒Let’s not put the world back exactly like it was

While we try to fix all that has gone wrong in the world, we should take a moment to examine the opportunities the pandemic has forced upon us, and then decide how to incorporate any improvements into our post-pandemic lives.

Health Care

🔒Q&A: Shrewsbury cryo salon was days away from expansion when COVID-19 hit

Melissa Cote had planned to expand her beauty salon, but as the construction was wrapping up on her new Shrewsbury location, Gov. Charlie Baker put out his order on March 24 for non-essential businesses in Massachusetts to shut down in an effort to stem the spread of the coronavirus.

News

🔒Immigrants are important to the fabric of the Central Mass. community

Now we find ourselves in hunker down mode, facing a much higher unemployment rate on the other side of this crisis. But does that mean we should shut off that engine of growth for the region? We don’t think so.

Opinion

🔒We need a free press and equitable technology access

Immediately, as our pandemic unfolded I found myself in a frenzied search for information! What would this mean for family or my business, already in a challenging position this year?

Advice

🔒101: Partnering with nonprofits

Whether inspired by a crisis like the COVID-19 outbreak or not, more companies are investing in corporate social responsibility efforts.

Arts & Entertainment

Movers & Shakers for April 27, 2020

Companies like Nashoba Valley Medical Center, Worcester Fitness, Worcester Art Museum and Tegra Medical had recent hires and promotions.

Advice

🔒Keeping the human connection during social distancing

Now, in a world of social distancing, stay-at-home orders, and fear of human contact, I still believe human connection is necessary in business, more than ever.

Advice

🔒10 Things I know about … Human services during the COVID-19 pandemic

Crisis situations call for strong leadership. This is not the time to act on emotions or fear. People need to feel confident the leaders of the organization are making well-informed decisions to keep everyone safe.

Advice

🔒Heartbreak, survival and hope

The pressure was too much. It felt good to cry, but I was angry and confused. I hated not knowing what was to come. But when I finally calmed down, I felt more determined than ever.

Banking & Finance

🔒Takeout, delivery or nothing: Central Mass. restaurants and breweries face dilemmas over staying open and how to reopen dining rooms

The necessity of staying far apart from others has become clear to restaurateurs that habits will likely change long after dine-in eating returns.

Agriculture

April 27, 2020Edition

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