December 6, 2010 - Worcester Business Journal

Government & Politics

National Spotlight On Two Worcester Projects

When big building projects are announced the focus tends to be on jobs – the number and...

Advice

101: Crisis Planning

No one wants to think the worst will happen, but sometimes it does. We’ve rounded up some...

News

Incorporations from Sept. 16-30, 2010

These Central Massachusetts businesses filed incorporation papers with the Massachusetts Secretary of State’s Office between Sept. 16-30,...

Government & Politics

Question 2 Was Rejected. Now What?

With the widest margin of any ballot question, Massachusetts voters rejected a proposal that would have made...

Education

Shop Talk: Dr. Joseph Laning

Dr. Joseph Laning brings his scientific expertise and private-industry contacts to his new post as senior director...

Real Estate

Construction Jobs Down In Mass. | Most other states harder hit

Massachusetts lost 1,300 construction jobs between this October and last, according to a new report by the...

Manufacturing

Farewell Industrial Parks Of Central Mass. | My last column, a couple of notes for the road

So, this is it, folks: The last Industrial Strength column. I’m leaving the Worcester Business Journal, and...

Advice

10 Things I Know About… VOIP

10. Be Open To Change Businesses have always been limited by their phone systems’ capabilities —...

Banking & Finance

Knowhow: Tax Time | The basics of a new health insurance tax credit for small businesses

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, passed by Congress and signed by President Barack Obama...

News

WBJ Talk Back | Online reader comments from Nov. 22 through Dec. 2, 2010

“Van, this is some excellent guidance. Social media marketing conversion rates can be significantly improved if marketers...

Real Estate

Former Car Dealership Sold

The former Ragsdale Kia automobile dealership at 499 Washington St. in Auburn was sold recently for $1,570,000....

Banking & Finance

Local Firms Make Peace With OTCB, Pink Sheets

On Friday Oct. 15, shareholders of Generex Biotechnology Corp. took a vote that could have saved the...

Government & Politics

Tax Cut Extension Will Spur Economy

As members of the 111th Congress return to Washington following the historic 2010 mid-term elections for their...

Nonprofits

Photo Finish from the Dec. 6, 2010 issue

Economy

Clark Class To Study Worcester Culture

Since 2007, students at Worcester-area colleges have been able to view art, go to the theater and...

Professional Services

Social Media Marketing Taken To The Extreme

End-of-the-year pressures can make people a little crazy. What else explains waking up at 3 a.m. to...

Small Business

By The Book | Fledgling Fitchburg stores lures customers from corporate competition, the Internet

Succeeding as an independent bookstore owner may have everything to do with seeing your business not as...

Education

Nichols To Build $7M Campus Center

After completing two new residence halls in recent years, Dudley’s Nichols College is continuing its construction tare...

Government & Politics

‘Tis The Season For Tax Rate Debate | Local communities weigh their options

Over the past decade or so Timothy Hicks has noticed an exodus of retail businesses out of...

Government & Politics

Briefing: Bridge Program Bond Ratings

The state’s program to repair and replace run-down bridges has received triple-A ratings, the highest possible bond...

Real Estate

Former Vocational School Set For A Makeover | Quincy firm brings rehab experience to Worcester

About a year ago Quincy developer David Scherer went on a guided tour of Worcester's downtown,...

Real Estate

Next Stop: 90% Occupancy | Bottom feeders, strong firms carry the commercial property market

Since the stock market crashed in the fourth quarter of 2008, we have seen six consecutive quarters...

News

Highlights from the Nov. 6, 2010 issue

On Page One INDEPENDENT STREAK â In the first story of an occasional series on...

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