January 20, 2014 - Worcester Business Journal

News

The right to be called ‘best’: 2014 Best of Business winners

In the competitive world of American business, human nature drives us to be the best at something, anything — at least to give us a right to brag.

News

Fresh Beginnings: Jan. 20, 2014

— The town of Lancaster has opened its landfill solar array. The $2-million project was funded by...

Real Estate

Looking back: Army closes Fort Devens in 1996

This year, the Worcester Business Journal marks its 25th anniversary. In each print edition, we will highlight...

Advice

101: Staying focused

Interruptions are out to get us all. The phone rings. A co-worker comes through to show off...

News

5 New Year’s revenue resolutions

Most businesses want to grow revenue this year. If yours is one of them, here are five...

News

Incorporations: Jan. 20, 2014

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

News

Readers weigh in: Are rising interest rates more sting than salve?

There is wide speculation that interest rates will rise this year, assuming the economy will continue growing....

Advice

10 Things I Know About … Building trust

10. Transparency is everything. Computers don't buy and sell, humans do. Pull back the curtain and show...

News

2014 Best of Business award winners

BANKING & FINANCIAL SERVICESBank For Business * UniBank for SavingsThe Whitinsville-based bank is thelargest bank based in...

Economy

Savings, for whom? More employers find advantages in health savings accounts

It's either the future of health care or a potential source of financial problems, a means of controlling soaring medical costs or a way to leave middle-class Americans footing the bill.

News

Real Deals: Jan. 20, 2014

Read more Real Deals: Jan. 6, 2014Real Deals: Feb. 3, 2014Real Deals: Feb. 17,...

Opinion

Two breaks that can help business growth in Mass.

Massachusetts continues to receive low marks in economic competitiveness rankings, and doing business here remains expensive. Just...

Technology

Rise in tech threats spawns growth for region’s IT security vendors

The rise of targeted attacks on information systems has created growth opportunities for security software companies in Central Massachusetts, according to industry experts.

Health Care

Accelerated transition for health care

Any business that wants to last for the long run — and really, how many don't? —...

Government & Politics

Briefing: Health Information Exchange

In a Jan. 8 press conference at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, doctors performed the...

News

Readers weigh in: Extend unemployment benefits? Or not?

Congress is mired in yet another battle, this time over whether to extend unemployment benefits for about...

News

Photo Finish: Jan. 20, 2014

ROLLING AHEADRollstone Bank & Trust, based in Fitchburg, pledged $5,000 to the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce’s...

Government & Politics

Shining a light on nonprofit CEO pay: Execs say report doesn’t tell whole story

(From Jan. 20 print edition) A recent report that revealed compensation for top-paid nonprofit executives in Massachusetts called attention to the fact that a “nonprofit” designation doesn't mean top officials at those organizations scrape by. Most of those reviewed in the report, released in December, actually make millions of dollars.

Startups

Canned drink losing its taste? They’ve got it covered

Who says innovation has to be complicated? Many inventions are seen as solutions to problems. One day, Gary Richard saw how people who enjoy canned, carbonated beverages couldn't put down their drinks for long stretches without those drinks losing some of their fizz or taste.

News

Accolades & Honors: Jan. 20, 2014

Mount Wachusett Community College in Gardner and Quinsigamond Community College in Worcester will both benefit from a...

Advice

10 ways to pinpoint who your competitors are and how to find out about them

Competitors are like icebergs. Some are highly visible while others are hidden. How do you identify hidden...

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