February 15, 2016Edition

2016 Business Leaders of the Year Honorees

The Business Leaders of the Year is an annual look at stories of success and engagement throughout Central Massachusetts.

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MILLIONAIRE'S TAXThe so-called Millionaire's Tax could hit small(ish) business owners who have not taken the steps to...

Worcester hockey needs $350K from corporations

On top of the millions he is personally sinking into the venture, the owner of Worcester's new hockey franchise needs at least $350,000 in corporate sponsorships in a year before the puck can drop on its first season in October 2017.

Opioid crisis creating nonprofit demand

The ongoing opioid crisis has created a demand for services that Central Massachusetts organizations are working hard to meet.
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Worcester = Hockeytown?

As the second largest city in New England, the Worcester region clearly has the demographics and population...

Manufacturers helping to create statewide incubator

The Massachusetts Manufacturing Extension Partnership is running a joint program with Greentown Labs in Somerville focused on connecting startups with manufacturers so they can learn from one another.

Tax program offers life science opportunities

During my first several months as president and CEO of the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center, I've been...

10 Things I Know About…Hiring a vCISO

10. A hedge against a breechA virtual chief information security officer can serve as security consul or...
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101: Military strategy in business

The military is regimented and systematic, with tried-and-true operational practices. Can these themes of discipline, accountability and...

Deal with roof snow before it becomes more expensive

After a relatively mild start to the winter, Central Massachusetts has been hit by significant winter storms...

Precision Engineering expanding industries, products, locations

Liora and Peter Stone founded Precision Engineering in 1988 in Uxbridge, today, the company has 49 employees and specializes in metal fabrication of enclosures for electronic devices.

Rebranded Worcester towers aim for top-shelf tenants

The Front Street office towers in Worcester have been rebranded Mercantile Center as their owners pursue an aggressive timeline for renovations and seek an upscale character for the downtown office buildings.
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Nonprofit Business Leader: Edward H. Moore

A 30-year career in the healthcare administration industry with experience in hospitals everywhere from affluent Boston suburbs to the ghettos of Washington, D.C. has helped Edward Moore guide Harrington Healthcare.

FRESH BEGINNINGS

Block Advisors is now open at 943 Worcester St. in Natick, offering tax preparation and business services....

Keep Mass. Life Science Center strong

After eight years of the Patrick Administration leading the state, it is inevitable that the new sheriff...

Worcester’s financial illiteracy creates demand for credit unions

After demand for its services led to almost unreasonable wait times at its two Worcester branches, Digital Federal Credit Union opened a third location in the city in November, where the staff has been busy educating people out of bad financial messes.
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