June 25, 2012 - Worcester Business Journal

News

Incorporations

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

Government & Politics

Narrow The Tax-Rate Gaps

Worcester's recent commercial property revaluation and its effect on the business community shed new light on an...

Government & Politics

Behind The Sound Bite

Casino gambling is an entirely new animal for Massachusetts. But there remains much to be done before...

Economy

Wanted: Companies To Hire Teens

Teenagers who are looking for jobs are in trouble. The national unemployment rate for people ages 16...

Advice

101: Hiring An Intern

If you haven't hired an intern yet, you may want to consider it. There are still plenty...

Government & Politics

When Rubber And Shingles Meet The Road

Oil prices don't only impact the price you pay at the pump. They make the roads you...

Arts & Entertainment

Q&A With Todd Breighner, CEO Of The Worcester Tornadoes

In the U.S., not many may have realized that Worcester has a baseball team. Until April, that...

Government & Politics

Cultivating Growth Through Training Grants

When Greg Sexton took over MCS Laser Services in Westford five years ago, he introduced something new...

News

Photo Finish

Southbridge-based Savers Bank donated $1,000 to Apple Tree Arts in Grafton, to support music and theater programming...

Advice

10 Things I Know About… Fostering Great Ideas

10. Cross pollinate.When it comes to generating ideas, include people from all disciplines. Collaboration is key; always...

Advice

Doing Social Media Right

With the proliferation of sites like Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube, many businesses are jumping into social media...

News

THE RAINMAKER: So Much To Do, But What Should You Tackle First?

It seems that every day within companies, there are decisions made about what to do and what...

Government & Politics

Briefing: MBTA Bailout

The Legislature has decided to help the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) close its deficit by forking...

Real Estate

Untapped Potential: 5 Central Mass. Business  Properties That Need Developers

As Central Massachusetts communities rebound from a recession that brought foreclosures, bankruptcies and budget cuts, they're looking...

Hospitality

Summer Brings Life To ‘Restaurant Row’

With more than 40 restaurants on Shrewsbury Street's Restaurant Row, the Worcester strip has evolved over the...

News

The Central Mass. 100 For 2012

Meet the 2012 Central Mass. 100, the region's most complete picture of the companies and leaders that...

Environment

An Expanded Bottle Law In Mass.? Can That Thought

Does Massachusetts really need an expanded bottle law?It's a question that's been asked several times before, and...

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