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August 22, 2022Edition

🔒Q&A: Webster First’s CEO on adjusting to a high interest-rate economy

Michael Lussier has led Webster First Federal Credit Union as CEO since 1990, having first started there in 1987 as chief financial officer. 

🔒Editorial: Worcester needs space for artists

Let’s not lose sight of the special sauce delivered by the creative community that makes Worcester such an attractive place to live and work.

🔒Viewpoint: CHIPS bill is a win for New England

The New England Council was proud to support the CHIPS and Science Act, and its passage is a huge win for the New England innovation economy.
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🔒Movers & Shakers for Aug. 22, 2022

Among the companies with recent hires and promotions are MAPFRE USA, Central One Federal Credit Union, Country Bank, and Rollstone Bank & Trust.

🔒101: How to get your startup acquired

You had a business idea, you’ve poured most of your life savings into realizing it, you’ve had some success, and now you’re ready for the next step.

🔒Estate planning during a bear market

In April, the stock market officially entered bear market territory.

🔒3 Things I know about … Transitioning to a management role

Whatever your path is, here are some tips for first-time managers, so you can get your feet firmly planted on the ground. 
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🔒Practice more empathy

We need to recognize and teach to different learning styles and understand the complexities of neurodiversity; and that lived experiences bring a multitude of diverse viewpoints to any given idea, problem, situation, and innovation.

🔒The Judges: How WBJ picked the 40 Under Forty, Class of 2022

This year’s 40 Under Forty class was selected from the top candidates out of 211 nominations for 119 professionals in the Central Massachusetts business community.

🔒The formerly named POW! WOW! Worcester is skipping its 2022 street art festival, as its volunteers regroup and eye a smaller future

Since 2016, POW! WOW! Worcester has put up murals around the city for the public to interact with. After five August festivals, including a 2021 return after a 2020 break with the coronavirus pandemic, the community organization is looking to its longevity.

🔒Qualifying Mass. restaurants will soon be able to accept government SNAP benefits for prepared meals

Amidst economic uncertainty, Massachusetts will soon become the eighth state to operate the Restaurant Meals Program, a pilot program allowing select restaurants and food trucks to accept SNAP benefits.
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🔒Worcester 300 trivia contest, part 13: Famous beverage manufacturer

Trivia question: What is the name of the Worcester beverage manufacturer owned by the Crowley family?

WRRB: Community Preservation Act would improve Worcester’s livability

Worcester voters will have a chance to vote on the Community Preservation Act, which uses a 1.5% property tax surcharge to fund community projects.
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