May 11, 2015 - Worcester Business Journal

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Accolades & Honors

Debra Boucher, assistant dean of academic affairs and student success at Mount Wachusett Community College, received the...

Startups

The entrepreneur’s path from concept to investment

A passion can develop into a business plan. But the steps in between are very critical, Ken Cook writes.

Technology

‘Big data’ becomes bigger deal in business, college

Big data represents a more nebulous and far-flung term than “innovation economy.” Yet big data is also becoming important for businesses in optimizing profits and planning the future.

Education

Meet this year’s Central Mass. 100, the region’s top employers

Central Massachusetts' most complete picture of the companies and leaders that drive the region's economy begins with UMass Memorial Health Care.

News

Incorporations

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

Real Estate

Locked, loaded primed to sell: Fully leased properties with marquee tenants draw investor interest

In the face of stagnant interest rates, investors looking for long-term returns are dropping their money into commercial real estate filled with tenants holding long-term leases.

Advice

101: Giving feedback

“Can I give you some feedback?"Those six words can spark anxiety in the hearts of those on...

Opinion

Budget-challenged Mass. must still help put youths to work

A strong workforce is in everyone's best interest. That's why the state must help its youth find jobs.

Economy

FLASH POLL: Who’s ready for the new sick-time law?

In less than two months, the new state law mandating paid sick time will take effect. Under the 2014 ballot initiative, employers with at least 11 workers must provide up to 40 hours a year of paid sick leave. Are employers informed and ready?

Transportation

Central Mass. wonders: What’s in store for us amid potential T shakeup?

Gov. Charlie Baker is aiming to restructure the MBTA in an effort to improve public transportation. Central Massachusetts communities are wondering whether these improvements will extend to the commuter rail lines that serve the region.

Education

UMass makes right call in selecting new president

Martin Meehan's track record as chancellor at University of Massachusetts Lowell bodes well for the rest of the UMass system, which, like much of the higher education industry, faces the challenge of continuously increasing costs.

News

Q&A with Brent Maugel, Founder & President, Maugel Architects Inc.

If you're not working in a building that bears some of the work of Maugel Architects, you've likely seen examples in traveling through Central Massachusetts.

News

Photo Finish

Of NotePrice Chopper, with stores in Central Massachusetts, donated $2,782 and 5,706 pounds of food to Worcester...

Advice

6 ways to effective networking for entrepreneurs

It has been a transformational spring for area entrepreneurs, underscored by Worcester's first “Innovation Month,” a welcome...

News

Briefing: Small business in Worcester

A personal finance website recently ranked Worcester as the best of the largest cities in New England...

Real Estate

Real Deals

Real Deals highlights a recent commercial property transaction in Central Massachusetts. Commercial real estate firms that want to submit information on recent transactions can send it to editorial@wbjournal.com, or fax it to 508-755-8860.

Advice

10 Things I Know About … Creative team building (through a cooking class)

Lori Leinbach is owner and head chef of Culinary Underground, in Southborough, which promotes the art and...

News

FRESH BEGINNINGS

The Heywood Hospital Heart and Vascular Center is officially open at 242 Green St. in Gardner. The...

Arts & Entertainment

FLASH POLL: Split sentiment on film tax credit

The legislature and Gov. Charlie Baker appear headed for a showdown over the state's film tax credit, which gives production houses a break equal to 25 percent of the wages they pay within Massachusetts.

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