June 13, 2022 - Worcester Business Journal

Opinion

🔒From the Editor: I’ve come around on cannabis

Since 54% of Massachusetts voters in 2016 approved of recreational cannabis legalization in a ballot initiative, the legal adult-use industry has generated more than $3 billion in sales. The state Cannabis Control Commission has approved more than 400 marijuana business licenses.

Advice

🔒101: Work conflicts

Conflicts at work crop up over any number of issues. Here are some ways to stay calm.

Government & Politics

🔒Q&A: Community Healthlink seeks behavioral health overhaul

Almost three years ago, Tamara Lundi took over leadership of Community Healthlink, the UMass Memorial Health division dedicated to improving the health of people suffering from mental illness, addiction, or homelessness.

Opinion

🔒A Thousand Words: Hopkinton’s bond rating

News

🔒Editorial: The benefits of marijuana

In 2018, before the first adult-use cannabis dispensaries had even opened, 46 Central Massachusetts cities and towns had either moratoriums or all-out bans against any marijuana businesses opening in their communities. Today, that number sits at 15.

Opinion

🔒Viewpoint: Despite concerns, small businesses see growth

Small business owners in Massachusetts and across the country are reporting inflation and supply chain disruptions are impacting their businesses in big ways, according to new research from Bank of America.

Banking & Finance

🔒Movers & Shakers for June 13, 2022

Central Massachusetts business organizations with recent hires and promotions include Oriol Health Care, GFA Federal Credit Union, and Bay State Savings Bank.

Advice

🔒Understand the difference between branding and marketing

Because it is difficult to quantify and place an ROI on branding efforts, executives often focus solely on marketing activities with the hopes of driving short-term measurable returns.

Advice

🔒4 Things I know about … Building community connections

As a local cannabis industry owner/operator, we believe one word is the root of what we do: unity.

Advice

🔒No more othering

My husband and I rally as parents to support the typical challenges and traversing of new territory that our son, like any kindergartener, must navigate. We support him through things many other parents and their children do not have to navigate: like being one of few students of color in his class.

Government & Politics

June 13, 2022Edition

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