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June 25, 2018Edition

Extra! Extra! Gain customers through article headlines

There's a lot of talk about article content these days. What's the right length? How frequently should we post? How do we share it? What kind of image should we use?

WuXi Biologics to anchor Worcester biotech park

Chinese biotech company will build a $60-million facility at the Worcester Biomanufacturing Park, becoming the first tenant at the site of the former Worcester State Hospital.

The value of Notre Dame

One of these days, the ultimate fate of Notre Dame des Canadiens in Worcester may be decided, not by appeals to preserve an irreplaceable landmark, but by the very unsubtle destruction wrought by those in control of large machines.

Worcester’s overhyped renaissance

Long caught in Boston's shadow and for decades trying to forge a new reputation for itself, Worcester is eager to find reasons to tout its economic progress – even if it is just a new restaurant or construction project start.
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Milford marijuana incubator seeks to cut costs for young companies

Milford marijuana cultivator Sira Naturals is launching the Sira Accelerator, a program aimed at breaking down those financial and time barriers to entering the legal marijuana market.

Kermit the Frog french fries

Hype can be a good thing, as long as you understand the difference with tangible results. You may sell the sizzle, but the customer still will want the steak.

Colleges seek out cheaper students as fewer traditional students apply

At a time when colleges are battling high costs and a shrinking pool of high school graduates, they are increasingly turning for growth to an area where they don't need to recruit students, house them in dorms or feed them in dining halls.

Remillard has doubled revenues at The Haven Country Club

Former Boston lawyer Regan Remillard bought Mount Pleasant Country Club to turn his favorite private golf course into a place full of member pride.
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Boys & Girls Club partners with Microsoft to get Worcester children excited about STEM

Washington tech giant Microsoft brought its pilot program to the club this spring to introduce dozens of members ages 10 to 17 to computer tools for learning about STEAM fields.

10 THINGS I Know About … GDPR compliance

GDPR only applies to protecting personal data of European Union citizens wherever they reside, but putting teeth in policies to help avoid identity theft benefits everyone.

101: Mission statements

Company mission statements define a company's objectives and its approach in the markets it serves, providing a focus for operations.

Embrace the grand bargain

We've previously said a $15 minimum wage would be an important step forward for the state's businesses, and the grand bargain smartly spreads the increase over five years.
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