April 30, 2007Edition

Biz Tips: Healthy companies follow through on strategy

By virginia swain With so many businesses and nonprofits going belly-up, it may be time to give...

Opinion: Transportation links on the agenda

By STATE SEN. Richard T. MooreSeveral exciting transportation proposals have the potential to create a "Golden Triangle"...

On the links

 Upcoming golf events in Central Massachusetts MAYMonday, May 7"Nine and Dine" Annual Golf TournamentLocation: Sterling National Country...

The problems with solar power

Greenpeace founder prefers geothermal, nuclear and hydro powerPlanners in central Massachusetts see energy efficiency and renewable energy...
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Golf Courses in Central Massachusetts

PUBLIC Name Town Phone Web site No. of holes Golf Professional ManagerEllinwood Country Club Athol 978-249-7460 www.ellinwoodcc.com...

closing thoughts Beth Vendice, divisional president, Advanced Results Marketing in Marlboro

From underwriting to advertisingBeth Vendice was named president of Advanced Results Marketing in Marlboro earlier this year....

Webster First CU branches out

Credit unions want to be one-stop shop for financial servicesSince first entering the insurance business in January,...

Diner relic destined for new life

Blanchard cousins plan to open eatery on Cambridge StreetA local entrepreneurial family plans to give new life...
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Aussie firm sets up shop in Westboro

New office will house 12 employeesA growing Australian software company has moved into temporary office space in...

QCC head pushes for center for local entrepreneurs

Institute would be resource for starting a businessGail Carberry, president of Quinsigamond Community College, is concerned that...

Off the tracks

Commuters say schedule is holding the Boston-Worcester train backThe daily commuter rail between Boston and Worcester is...

$2.5 Million Sale on Shrewsbury street

A $2.5 million sale on Shrewsbury Street will bring potential new businesses to a former used car...
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The short-term test

Temp agencies say they're an economic barometerFor information on the state of the U.S. or Massachusetts economy,...

Opinion: Helping small firms comply with Sarbanes Oxley is just good business

By SEN. John F. KerryWe Americans pride ourselves on having the fairest, most transparent and most efficient...

News Briefs

Real Estate/DevelopmentUMass expands in ShrewsburyWORCESTER – University of Massachusetts Medical School purchased two office buildings in Shrewsbury...

Small Biz: Don’t just walk the walk – talk the talk

Five easy steps to getting your business message clear By Fern D. NissimIt is a challenge to...
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Databank

Movers and ShakersJENNIE GRAY, a director for the Clinton Hospital Foundation, was appointed to the Clinton Hospital...

Editorial: A banker’s best friend

The U.S. Supreme Court these days seems to be infatuated with ultimate authority. That is, if the...

World Energy breaks into credit market

Worcester firm launches new online green exchange Kermit the Frog famously sang that it's not easy being...

Biz Tips: Don’t invite the government to your funeral

By Chuck ShelleyEvery business owner understands that plans help you achieve your goals. But when it comes...
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Bringing the work home

Women find fulfillment in home-based businessesBy Phyllis HanlonAfter years of frustration with corporate culture and its refusal...
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