December 24, 2018 - Worcester Business Journal

Energy

The hospitality industry will keep the Central Mass. buzz going into 2019

Worcester and the business community has seized on its economic momentum with several new homegrown restaurants and entertainment options debuting seemingly every month.

Arts & Entertainment

Focus on money: Colleges will offer more value for students while looking to generate more revenue

In 2018, Central Massachusetts colleges saw the value like never before of partnering on academic programs letting students get their degree earlier than they might otherwise.

Government & Politics

Improvements coming: Transportation planning will upgrade Union Station, Kelley Square and outlying communities

A range of projects across Central Massachusetts are being undertaken with a goal in mind of helping economic development.

Education

Expect a healthy Central Mass. economy in 2019

In 2019, the region can expect more investment, given its relative accessibility and lower cost of living, as well as nine colleges producing a young and educated workforce.

Education

Seeing results: 2019 will show whether opioid, ACO and staffing initiatives are on the right path

State and private plans to curb healthcare costs and still provide better care are moving beyond their pilot stages.

Arts & Entertainment

Specialty industries: Biotech, cannabis, tariffs to highlight manufacturing in 2019

New and exciting industries continue to make their presence known in Worcester County.

Government & Politics

My favorite person of the year is…

This year, my favorite person of the year had what most people would consider – in their most honest moments – a very bad year.

Banking & Finance

Economic slowdown: Housing prices are nearing their peak while interest rates kick up

A cooling stock market may signal an economic slowdown ahead, which would affect home prices.

Economy

Less need for optimism: WBJ readers see growth leveling off

The national signs of the economy nearing its post-Recession peak are already starting to rumble.

Government & Politics

High expectations: 2019 will be the year the Worcester downtown and ballpark projects begin to prove themselves

For city officials looking to keep momentum going in remaking Worcester's downtown, it may come from development of other buildings.

December 24, 2018Edition

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