March 17, 2014 - Worcester Business Journal

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Incorporations: March 17, 2014

These Central Massachusetts businesses filed incorporation papers with the Massachusetts Secretary of State's Office from Dec. 16-31,...

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Accolades & Honors: March 17, 2014

William J. Masiello Architect Inc. of Boylston won an Outstanding Design Award as a Post-Secondary Educational Facility...

Economy

Behind Mass. job numbers: No victory, yet

Emphasize the positive. Many times in business, hype can persuade would-be customers to buy. It can work...

Hospitality

More hotels for Worcester, Marlborough and Westborough will increase meeting space

When the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Worcester's Lincoln Square was shuttered in 2010 after the former owner defaulted on debt payments, it left a void.

Health Care

Is the Health Connector really getting better all the time?

Ninety-seven days. That's the amount of time between the day Governor Patrick and President Obama praised the...

Nonprofits

Q&A with David Jordan, Seven Hills Foundation

As leader of Seven Hills Foundation and its affiliates for nearly 19 years, David Jordan oversees an...

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Readers weigh in: Snow? Cold? Just another day in Central Mass.

In simplest terms, the weather in January and February was brutal, with lots of snow and sub-freezing...

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Real Deals: March 17, 2014

Read more Real Deals: Feb. 3, 2014Real Deals: Feb. 17, 2014Real Deals: March 3,...

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Looking Back to 1993: ‘Duddie’ buys Commerce Bank

This year, the Worcester Business Journal marks its 25th anniversary. In each print edition, we will highlight...

Energy

After delays, Worcester ‘smart grid’ now plugging along

After years of preparation and delays, National Grid's smart grid pilot program took a big step forward in February when the utility completed the installation of 14,800 smart meters in homes and businesses in Worcester.

Economy

Picking up, moving on after failed slots bid

For better or for worse, Central Massachusetts is out of the running for any type of gambling site, after the Massachusetts Gaming Commission awarded the state's only slots parlor license to Penn National Gaming, which will build a facility down Interstate 495 in Plainville.

Retail

Staples’ struggles highlight retail’s changing face

A critical element to a company's long-term viability is how it handles change: How well can it...

Advice

10 Things I Know About … Developing new ideas 

10. Personal experience You have experienced a situation that causes what seems like an inordinate effort for the...

Professional Services

What’s your ‘brand?’ If you don’t know, start by asking ‘Who am I?’

It seems that everybody is a brand today, intentionally or not. The emergence of social media platforms,...

Life Sciences

Briefing: Life sciences investments

Life sciences education prospects are looking up with the latest wave of grants from the Massachusetts Life...

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2014 Meetings Guide & Golf Directory

Click here to view our 2014 Meetings Guide & Golf Directory. Read more Boylston country...

Arts & Entertainment

After fiscal improvements, tough winter, golf facilities stay the course

After the Great Recession struck in 2007, fewer golfers took their clubs out for a day on...

Real Estate

Home buyers face limited choices, higher prices.

As spring nears, homebuyers in Central Massachusetts face few choices and skyrocketing prices.

News

Readers: More, better rail can put region on right track

The MBTA last week expanded round-trip service on the Worcester-to-Boston commuter rail line to 20 round trips...

Advice

101: Failure’s lessons

As Thomas Edison reportedly said: “I have not failed. I have just found 10,000 ways that won't...

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