February 23, 2026Edition

Economy

🔒Inside Aubuchon’s rapid growth

In addition to expanding via purchases, Aubuchon is engaged in a vigorous campaign of new store openings and enhancements to its existing location on a breakneck pace.
Banking & Finance

🔒Old-fashioned manufacturing expansion: A Worcester vinegar maker riding a wave of national interest is raising $1.5M for new facilities

As the company’s products land on more grocery shelves and interest in craft-made vinegar rises, Vargas is raising $1.5 million toward his latest ambitions.
Arts & Entertainment

WBJ names the 2026 Business Leaders of the Year

Each of the six winners this year has that something special setting them apart as true leaders in our Central Massachusetts business community.
Economy

Crowley, Tatum lead WBJ Hall of Fame, Class of 2026

This year's inductees hail from Wachusett Mountain Ski Area, Boys & Girls Club, Spectrum Health Systems, and the Law Office of Polly Tatum.
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Movers & Shakers

🔒Movers & Shakers for Feb. 23, 2026

Employees at Rockland Trust, Green Leaf Construction, and AG Signs and Graphics are being promoted.
Advice

Grants to fund your workforce training

For the past 20 years, funding through the Workforce Training Fund Program has helped hundreds of employers improve employee skills to remain competitive in their industries.
Advice

Hiring in 2026 under the Mass. Pay Transparency Act

Danielle Jurema Lederman of Bowditch & Dewey offers some advice on hiring under a new state law.
Advice

101: Setting boundaries as a new manager

Whether you have experience as a manager or not, the first few days and weeks can make or break your success in the role.
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Arts & Entertainment

🔒Q&A: Peterson takes the helm at the DCU Center

On Feb. 2, Peterson returned to the DCU Center as its new general manager, following the retirements of former general manager Sandy Dunn and assistant general manager Jim Moughan.
Banking & Finance

🔒Waters finalizes $19B bioscience division acquisition

The closure comes seven months after Waters announced its acquisition plans in July.
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