Aug. 24, 2026: 40 Under FortyEdition

Real Estate Insider briefs for Aug. 24, 2026

Here's a round up of the latest real estate and development news from Central Massachusetts.

🔒A Hudson business built a reputation as a designer of whimsical promotional vehicles. Then, a Dark Horse appeared.

Over the years, Turtle Transit has done work building experiential marketing attractions and custom vehicles for clients like the Boston Red Sox, Dunkin', Dell, NASCAR, Red Bull, Kraft Foods, and Formula 1.

🔒Still rolling after all these years: Medway manufacturer helps keep candlepin bowling alive

The conference room at Paramount Industries’ Medway facility is stacked full of memorabilia detailing the nearly 150 years of candlepin bowling history.

40 Under Forty 2026: The next generation is taking over

They are entrepreneurs and physicians, attorneys and engineers, elected officials and nonprofit leaders. They work in construction, banking, health care, higher education, manufacturing, technology, and human services.
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This year’s judges for the 40 Under Forty

This year, WBJ received 163 nominations for 134 nominees for the 40 Under Forty awards.

🔒Business Starts for August 24

In May, 1,410 new businesses filed incorporation paperwork with the Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth, in order to do business in the state.

Movers & Shakers for Aug. 24, 2026

Central Mass. professionals are on the move at places like bankHometown, Fitchburg State University, and Webster Five.

The Chamber Corner: Don’t repeal recreational marijuana

Since the legalization, the City of Worcester has seen a total cannabis excise revenue of $8.54 million, with $1.89 million added to the City’s budget last year alone.
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10 Things I know about getting your ideal clients’ attention

Before you run ads, write marketing copy, or make a plan, pause. You need to know who you are marketing and selling to.

🔒Q&A: Webster First’s newest executive says ‘Risk is not scary’

In July, Webster First Federal Credit Union appointed Colleen Carney to the newly created role of chief risk officer. Carney’s promotion underscores an industry trend of expanding positions in risk management at financial institutions.

🔒WBDC breaks ground on GreenTech Park $12.8M infrastructure upgrades

New York-based Restaurant Depot is expected to become GreenTech Park’s first tenant.

Longtime Worcester business community leader passes away at 88

“We stand on his shoulders in so many ways,” Fred Misilo, Jr., president of Fletcher Tilton, said in the Tuesday statement.
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