February 29, 2016Edition

Opinion

Top economist contestants seeing falling Mass. unemployment

Worcester Business Journal launched its annual Top Economist contest in early February to see which Central Mass....
News

Incorporations

These Central Massachusetts businesses filed incorporation papers with the Massachusetts Secretary of State's Office from Dec. 16-31....
Advice

10 Things I Know About… Getting the most out of business events

10) Decide what kind of networker you are. Be honest with yourself about what type of networking...
News

TALK BACK

LEGAL MARIJUANAOpponents of legal marijuana in Massachusetts argue, among otherthings, that it is a gateway drug.“I was...
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Professional Services

Hanover to let new CEO fill CFO position

Tragedy and circumstance has led the Hanover Insurance Group in Worcester to simultaneously search for candidates to fill its top two executive positions but only one of those will be filled by the search committee.
Economy

Build upon Worcester’s digital advantage

According to a study by the Obama Administration, Worcester is one of 10 cities in Massachusetts –...
Economy

Fiber broadband network expanding in Worcester

The city of Worcester is in the process of completing an extension of its already vast data fiber network, with the goal of making it easier for businesses to access high-speed Internet connections.
Manufacturing

Focus on market, customers, employees to grow your company

What did the manufacturing company president say when asked what enabled his company's growth over the last...
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Government & Politics

The price of innovation

For a local company, the decision to be acquired by a larger firm from out of state can be a tough but smart call.
Advice

101: EXECUTING STRATEGY

Having a strategy is one thing, but implementing that strategy in an effective manner is critical to...
Energy

Nevada is Mass. solar’s worst nightmare

It's all too easy to turn a deaf ear to the skeptics who cry “The world is...
Environment

DCU Center eagerly awaits hockey team

Minor league hockey is once again returning to the DCU Center in Worcester, a year after the Worcester Sharks of the AHL moved to San Jose.
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Economy

Solar industry fears price spikes, job losses

Central Massachusetts solar installers and equipment providers said continued loss of state subsidies and the slow reaction of the Massachusetts legislature will soon lead to a spike in renewable energy prices and job losses in the solar industry.
Economy

Bioscience community defends drug pricing model

Amid growing political and industry pressure to suppress the rising costs of prescription drugs, leaders in the...
Advice

State Resource Network can help Central Mass. innovate

Yesterday's innovations shaped today's Gateway Cities. The commonwealth's legacy as the birthplace of America's industrial revolution still...
Energy

Millions in development underway in downtown Worcester

Demolition has begun at the site of the extended stay hotel in Washington Square, but it isn't the only project underway, with several projects tied to downtown redevelopment breaking ground or opening.
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Education

Worcester needs to unlock airport potential

The largest single transportation facility in Worcester, and arguably that with the most potential, Worcester Regional Airport...
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