June 21, 2010 - Worcester Business Journal

Technology

The Latitude And Longitude Of Cell Phones

Location, location, location. That phrase has long been associated with the real estate industry, but it’s rapidly...

Banking & Finance

Knowhow: Finding An Angel | Having trouble finding startup capital? Work on your marketing.

The economy is weak, capital is scarce and Congress is considering a new tax on angel investing....

Energy

Evergreen Solar Pursues Reverse Stock Split | Marlborough firm seeks shareholder approval of plan at July 27 meeting

Due to a languishing stock price that has been trading at less than $1 per share for...

Hospitality

Shop Talk: Q&A With Thomas Eck, Upton Tea Imports

Thomas J. Eck left a career in high-tech to start Upton Tea Imports in his basement in...

News

WBJ Talk Back In The June 21, 2010 Issue

“Our state government spends over $1 BILLION PER WEEK. Let’s look at its total spending, overall...

News

A New Gig For Harmon | Agency founder moves to nonprofit

Kimberly Harmon, the founder of Harmon Home Health in Worcester, was recently hired as the new president...

Real Estate

Developmental Disorder

Westborough State Hospital is finally empty and the state’s attention has been turned to what may become...

Real Estate

Tech Park Expansion Begins | Officials hope to make CenTech East alternative to higher-priced towns

With the recent groundbreaking of CenTech Park East in Shrewsbury, officials hope to create 600 jobs and...

Economy

Permit Extension Proposal Deserves Support

Over the past two years, as we have grappled with the worst economy since the Great Depression,...

News

2010 Central Mass. 100

Keeping score may not always be polite, but it sure is important, particularly when you are trying...

Manufacturing

An Old School Heartbeat In Auburn | Allied relies on old machining to make high-tech parts

Next time you’re at the doctor’s office for a checkup, ask to see his or her stethoscope....

News

Photo Finish From June 21, 2010 Issue Of The WBJ

Professional Services

Court System Can Take No More Cuts

As headlines in media outlets across the commonwealth indicate, the Massachusetts court system is in a financial...

Education

State Schools Face Tuition, Fee Pressure | With stimulus funds running dry, costs are increasing

Since fiscal year 2008, state funding for Quinsigamond Community College in Worcester has declined by nearly 16...

News

Contents Of The June 21, 2010 Issue Of The WBJ

Issue Highlights ...

News

Incorporations For April 16 – 31, 2010

These Central Massachusetts businesses filed incorporation papers with the Massachusetts Secretary of State's...

News

Briefing: Municipal Health Plan Design

Just like all employers, cities and towns in Massachusetts face intense pressure from the rising cost of...

Advice

10 Things I Know About Sales

Peter Oliver is a principal at Sandler Training in Marlborough. He can be reached at poliver@sandler.com. 10....

Government & Politics

Casino Proposals Keep Rolling Along On Beacon Hill

Colorado developer David Nunes, who wants to build Crossroads, a massive resort-style casino and hotel in Milford,...

Advice

101 Crisis Management

If the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico has taught us anything, it’s that a crisis...

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