August 19, 2013 - Worcester Business Journal

Government & Politics

New Mass. ‘Tech Tax’ Is An Attack On Innovation

Over the course of its history, Massachusetts has rightly been regarded as a hub of innovation and...

News

Readers See ‘Fall Ball’ Ahead For Red Sox

Never underestimate the optimism of Red Sox Nation. With just six weeks remaining in the season, the...

Advice

10 Things I Know About … Copyright 

(Note: The following information should not be construed as legal advice.)10. Establish Best PracticesCopyright is very fact...

Economy

Briefing: AMSC’s Fortunes

Earlier this month, Devens-based wind and power grid company AMSC reported quarterly revenue that was better than...

Education

Colleges Group Changes Name In Bid To Expand

In March, the former Colleges of Worcester Consortium announced a restructuring plan that the organization's leaders said...

Advice

101: Executive Peer Groups

Managers often get so bogged down in the day-to-day nuts and bolts that they become less able...

Government & Politics

Quickly Passed, Implemented, Software Services Tax Hurts, Industry Says

Weeks after state lawmakers expanded the 6.25-percent sales tax to include computer software and services, Central Massachusetts...

Education

WPI Forges Ahead After Berkey’s Departure

During his nine-year tenure at the helm of Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Dennis Berkey was lauded for guiding...

Manufacturing

IPG Keeps Rolling, But Analysts See Growth Slowing

It may be an understatement to say that Oxford-based fiber laser manufacturer IPG Photonics' decision to move...

News

Adopt These 5 Practices To Make Your Business A High-Level Performer

One reality for businesses coming out of the recession is that companies are doing more with less....

Economy

Election Cycle Opens Door For Business To Raise Its Voice

With Deval Patrick leaving office in less than 17 months as he winds up his second and...

News

Incorporations: Aug. 19

Incorporations These Central Massachusetts businesses filed incorporation papers with the Massachusetts Secretary of State's Office from May...

News

Photo Finish: Aug. 19

CYCLING FOR CHANGEStaffers at Whitcomb House of Milford raised more than $3,600 in the annual Ride to End...

Government & Politics

Dispute Over Traffic Patterns Halts Sutton Supermarket Plans

For a town that has seen a steady rise in its population over the last six decades, plus an increase in traffic along its main thoroughfare — Route 146 — one would think development, including supermarkets, would be humming along.

News

Fresh Beginnings: Aug. 19

Worcester Credit Union recently dedicated its boardroom to its former board chairman, Robert L. Moylan Jr. (pictured...

Advice

10 Steps To A Better Website

If the copyright on your website is three years old, and you haven't added news items in...

News

Real Deals: Aug. 19

Read more Real Deals: June 24Real Deals: July 8Real Deals: Aug. 5Real Deals: Sept....

News

Accolades & Honors: Aug. 19

Melissa Darigan of law firm Partridge Snow & Hahn, which has an office in Westborough, was named...

Education

Private Schools Keep Watch On Educational Technology

In this age when information is instant and mobile devices — in some cases more than one...

Technology

Computer Services Tax Verdict: It’ll Hurt

The state's 6.25-percent sales tax has now been extended to providers and business buyers of computer and...

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