March 18, 2019 - Worcester Business Journal

News

Upcoming Central Mass. golf tournaments

Ready to hit the links? Check out these tournaments in 2019.

Government & Politics

DCU Center prepping $37M upgrade to compete against other arenas

The DCU Center is in line for as much as nearly $37 million worth of upgrades in the coming few years.

Arts & Entertainment

No reservations about hotel growth

Yet, there is concern from industry experts the hotel industry is heading for a slowdown; not necessarily reversing course but delivering much less robust growth. This is a valid concern, but it is weighed against the growing appeal of the region.

Advice

101: Employee feedback

Experts say managers need to solicit regular feedback from employees.

Government & Politics

The Summit Lounge: Massachusetts’ marijuana meeting place

Public social consumption remains illegal in Massachusetts, but for a monthly fee of $15, you can join the only private cannabis lounge in Massachusetts.

Education

Back-door college admissions need to be stopped

While small colleges like Assumption try to get more applicants, the FBI uncovered a $25-million scheme where dozens of wealthy parents allegedly tried to bribe their children's way into prestigious schools.

Education

Assumption, the science university

Assumption College in Worcester is branching out to capitalize on more in-demand majors.

Advice

40 Things I Know About … Arts & business

To celebrate the nonprofit's 40th anniversary, ArtsWorcester Executive director Juliet Feibel will write four business advice columns related to the arts community throughout the year.

Government & Politics

Busenburg trailblazed Massachusetts customs

Forty-seven years ago, Karen Busenburg became the first licensed female customs broker in Massachusetts, founding her own brokerage house.

Arts & Entertainment

Bravehearts owner eyes purchase of second team in N.H.

John Creedon Jr., the owner of the Worcester Bravehearts, is pursuing the purchase of the Nashua Silver Knights.

Hospitality

Greater Worcester hotel growth outpaces national average as prices rise

The forecasted stall in the nation's hotel industry would come as Worcester metropolitan area hotels mark five years of growth in occupancy rates and average nightly room rates.

Advice

Pulling back the curtain of your business

Much like the theater, your business is comprised of both a front stage and a backstage

Energy

Be cautiously optimistic about 2019

It would be a head-in-the-sand mentality for electrical contractors not to brace for a bit of a tremor by the time 2020 rolls around.

March 18, 2019Edition

About

Subscribe

Follow WBJ