June 24, 2013 - Worcester Business Journal

News

Mass. Minimum Wage? Keep It At $8

Massachusetts lawmakers are contemplating whether the state's minimum wage, now $8 an hour and among the highest...

Opinion

5 Ways To Boost Downtown Worcester

Earlier this year, the Worcester Business Development Corp. hung a large banner on the wall of the...

News

Real Deals: June 24

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Government & Politics

Health Insurers Grab Face Time With Consumers

People who shop and dine at White City Plaza now have access to a new amenity: a retail store that sells insurance.

Real Estate

Tech Giants Are Right To Push Mandatory Computer Courses

Public education has long provided a foundation on which to foster and sustain the growth of the...

Advice

101: Praising Employees

Praising your team doesn't need to be a structured recognition program. In fact, some experts might argue...

News

Accolades & Honors: June 24

Maynard-based construction management firm JM Coull won a Diamond Safety Award from Associated Builders and Contractors for...

Economy

Briefing: Raising The Minimum Wage

Bay State lawmakers are considering raising the minimum wage in Massachusetts, which hasn't changed since the onset...

Banking & Finance

Even In Technology Era, Banks Continue To Invest In Age-Old Model

Think for a moment: When was the last time you walked into a bank branch to transact...

Health Care

Chain To Expand Health Care Coverage, Avoiding Fines

As parts of the federal Affordable Care Act (ACA) have taken effect since its passage in 2010, business groups, politicians and others have warned that employers may opt to pay fines rather than provide the requisite health insurance coverage for their workers.

News

Incorporations: June 24

These Central Massachusetts businesses filed incorporation papers with the Massachusetts Secretary of State's Office from April 1-15,...

News

Lower Taxes + Less Regulation = More Confidence?

Economic improvement after the Great Recession has been slow and disappointing to many employers, according to Associated...

Advice

10 Things I Know About … Getting The Most Out Of Social Media

10. LISTEN. Find out what your audience is saying about you and where. "Listening" is the first...

Economy

Homebuilder Blues: Costs Hold Down New Construction Demand

While the homebuilding industry was nursing its wounds during the depths of the Great Recession, several factors were working to create challenges that industry insiders say will likely prevent the Massachusetts market from fully rebounding, even as inventory shrinks and prices rise.

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