As the middle class fades, businesses who rely on people having at least some expendable income – or at least enough income to cover all their basic needs – will not have the necessary customer base to thrive.
Despite the setback, the centers have persisted. A major breakthrough came when the federal government restarted background checks needed to enroll students.
The best possible outcome for the Central Massachusetts economy is one that helps industry thrive, spurs innovation, encourages outside investment, attracts the best talent, and provides a great quality of life for all.
On Dec. 2, Saint Vincent Hospital posted a job listing in the search for a new CEO of the Worcester-based facility. Saint Vincent's current CEO Denten Park, joined the hospital only 10 months ago in February, following the swift exit of the facility's former leader Carolyn Jackson. Saint Vincent is currently embroiled in state-led investigations, numerous nurses complaints, and a whistleblower lawsuit.
Less than one year after Denten Park became CEO of Saint Vincent Hospital, the Worcester facility is searching for his replacement, on top of its existing search for a new chief nursing officer.