February 18, 2013 - Worcester Business Journal

Government & Politics

Blockbuster Devens Studio Project Sweating State Proposal

On a recent winter day, a construction crew was hard at work in Devens putting a roof atop concrete walls that will soon be four 18,000-square-foot sound stages.

News

Photo Finish: Feb. 18

DIAL SET TO GENEROSITY Worcester-based Fallon Community Health Plan donated $8,000 to Worcester County Food Bank live on...

Government & Politics

Medical Marijuana

Three months after Massachusetts voters legalized medical marijuana, the state is entering somewhat unchartered territory in enacting...

Advice

101: Giving Bad News

Hopefully you work at a company where layoffs, firings and dramatic downward shifts in business don't happen....

Advice

10 Things I Know About … Benefits Of Massage Therapy

10. IT CAN BE A DAY AT THE BEACHYou can listen to crashing waves or Bob Marley...

Nonprofits

At Alternatives Unlimited, Dennis Rice Serves Clients – And The Public

Alternatives Unlimited in Whitinsville is many things: a mill renovated into cheery, sunlit apartments, workshop space and...

Advice

How Not To Promote Your Business

Want to make certain your press releases and pitches are ignored by reporters and editors? It's easy....

Opinion

‘Fair Share’ Is Not, For Small Businesses

During the recent recession, many businesses throughout the commonwealth have had to struggle to ensure that their...

Manufacturing

What Led Nypro To Sell To Jabil?

You'd be hard pressed to hear a more reassuring message stemming from a corporate acquisition than the...

News

Meet Our Business Leaders Of The Year

Leaders of today's businesses have to be visionaries, goal-oriented, teachers, mentors, and in some cases, miracle workers, to nudge their organizations to higher levels, be they in sales or industry stature. Here are our Business Leaders of the Year for 2013.

News

Two Things That Can Shape Sales Relationships, And Four That Won’t

Selling has evolved over time. When I started, it was a transactional discipline. The feature/benefit presentation was...

Retail

Mobile Payments: Not Just For Big Business Anymore

Saving customers time and money in exchange for their loyalty is at the heart of why companies...

Government & Politics

Beacon Hill Needs Reform, Not More Revenue

Imagine a Massachusetts where people's voices are not only heard, but their vote at the ballot box...

News

Accolades & Honors: Feb. 18

Six physicians from Worcester-based Reliant Medical Group were recognized recently. Dr. Joel Popkin was recognized as the...

News

Incorporations: Feb. 18

These Central Massachusetts businesses filed incorporation papers with the Massachusetts Secretary of State's Office from Nov. 16-30,...

Economy

Patrick Aims To Drum Up Mass. Business In Colombia

Gov. Deval Patrick hopes Massachusetts businesses can “get in on the ground floor” with an emerging South...

Technology

Looking For A Mobile App Developer? Join The Crowd

For computer professionals, it seems that the best job to grab now and for several years into...

Education

Region’s Colleges Battling Tough Revenue Climate

It's no secret that the higher education industry is facing its share of challenges. As if to...

Real Estate

Real Deals: Feb. 18

Read more Real Deals: Dec. 10Real Deals: Jan. 21Real Deals: Feb 4Real Deals: March...

Energy

Phil Adams Leads World Energy Out Of Its Startup Phase

Those who know World Energy Solutions say Phil Adams' elevation last summer from president to CEO marked...

Education

MCPHS Has Helped Worcester’s Housing Market, Residents

The presence of MCPHS University — formerly the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences — is...

Technology

Canekeratne Leads Virtusa Into Key Role Aiding IT Transformations

An up-and-coming generation of consumers that Kris Canekeratne calls "digital natives" is changing the types of services...

Manufacturing

Legacy Of Nypro’s Lankton Is One Of Hard Work, Generosity

The recent announcement of the intended sale of Nypro Inc. may have cost Central Massachusetts the headquarters...

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