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June 2, 2025Edition

đź”’Q&A: At Red Dog’s, roofing runs in the family

A third-generation roofer based in Fitchburg, Cochran earned his MBA from Fitchburg State University and turned the family trade into a business with locations in Massachusetts, Florida, and Connecticut. He now hopes to pass the tradition on to his son, continuing the legacy into a fourth generation.

đź”’Editorial: The clean energy sector deserves our support

Heat pumps have become all the rage in building technology, especially this past year. It’s probably because federal incentives may be going away soon, and the price of the units is likely heading north.

đź”’Viewpoint: Protecting the rule of law from attempts to weaken it

Attempts to bypass the Constitution or to work around our justice system weaken its effectiveness. They erode the public’s trust in our leaders and our expectation of fairness in the courts. No one is above the law.

Movers & Shakers for June 2, 2025

Employees at Bowditch & Dewey, the Downtown Worcester Business Improvement District, and Quinsigamond Community College are moving forward as professionals.
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đź”’101: Staying strong through workforce reductions

Mass layoffs and workforce reductions are a harsh reality in business. In their aftermath, low morale, fear of being next, and employee burnout are common challenges.

đź”’How businesses can grow together through partnerships

"The best partnerships aren’t transactional. They’re transformative," writes George Aronstein is chief operating officer of APEX Entertainment.

đź”’8 Things to know … Before hiring a web firm

Choosing the right web partner matters. It can be the difference between a smart investment and a costly misfire.

đź”’Avoid undervaluation: How to sell your business the right way

One of the main reasons for this struggle is the lack of knowledge about the business selling process, which often worsens their exit options, leading to an undervaluation or even a shutdown without a proper exit.
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đź”’Powering the past and future: Westborough-based hydropower firm to update its century-old facilities

A key tool to help decarbonize New England’s electricity grid has already been in operation for over a century.

đź”’Cooler & warmer: Heat pump demand is reaching new heights as customers seek to use government incentives before they disappear

Despite concerns about impacts of tariffs and cuts to federal incentives, heat pumps are becoming standard equipment in the heating and cooling business.

đź”’The last 24-hour diner: As 24/7 dining slips away, a Worcester staple stands alone

The Boulevard Diner now stands as Central Massachusetts’ sole independently-owned diner operating with any kind of 24-hour model.
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đź”’From the Editor: Don’t demonize healthcare patients

As a father to five special needs children, I’m all too aware of how quickly a behavioral or mental health crisis can escalate into a physical situation.

State commits $25M to Worcester Auditorium redevelopment

Redevelopment of the 2,000-seat, 165,000-square foot venue is being led by the Boston-based Architectural Heritage Foundation.
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