May 14, 2007 - Worcester Business Journal

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Salary gap between men and women persists

Local experts sound off on the reasonsWhile a lot of things have changed in the workplace since...

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Editorial: A ‘unique solution’ for technobabble

The Worcester Business Journal is a leading provider of unique paginated B2B media solutions.In simpler, more accessible...

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Congress debates lending reforms

Some lawmakers warn against the dangers of over-regulationWASHINGTON — Congress is looking at potential reforms to risky...

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When those in the know don’t know

Benefits firms face questions about health insurance reformMassachusetts health insurance reform may be confusing to business owners,...

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State’s daily newspapers struggle for readers

News outlets are hoping emphasis on local content will stem the tide of circ declines With daily...

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Billion dollar pledge for biotech

Local researchers gearing up for opportunityThe recent announcement by Gov. Deval Patrick of $1 billion in state...

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Commercial lending market fraught with competition

Business owners are the beneficiariesThe pressures on community banks and credit unions are many and varied.There's the...

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Brazilian biz owners skeptical of Framingham traffic plans

Streamlining intersection could cut down foot trafficAny proposed redevelopment of the downtown Framingham rail crossing will have...

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Degree of debt

Local new hires are more apt to jump ship thanks to looming college loan paymentsWasylean Hall at...

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Changes afoot for local weeklies

Stonebridge, Nashoba Publishing, Holden Landmark announce changesThree deals have altered Central Massachusetts' weekly newspaper market in recent...

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Newsbriefs

Real Estate/Development Houghton St. apartment building brings $620KWORCESTER – A Milford man has spent $620,000 on a...

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LCU brings brand into 21st Century

Credit union looks to attract younger demographicLeominster Credit Union has unveiled a new logo and tagline that...

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The battle to control Westborough Bank

Activist investor's offer slows merger between Westborough and Hudson SavingsWestborough Bank and Hudson Savings Bank's $20.7 million...

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Central Massachusetts patent power

Inventions in the region vary from the simple to the simply indecipherableWhat do a castanet, a squeeze...

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When chips and soda just won’t do

Gateway Park café will offer scientists better optionsMuch as they might like to, the scientists and researchers...

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Databank

Movers and Shakers Boston-based Massachusetts Community Development Finance Corp. has named Robert Rosen as its new Central...

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Opinion: State unemployment insurance system ripe for reform

By RICHARD C. LORDAssociated Industries of Massachusetts (AIM) has urged elected officials many times to act to...

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BOA investment in Canal District could be far off

Are property owners asking too much?It could be a long, long time before the Bank of America...

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Medway Co-op finds match in MassMutual Alliance allows bank to stay competitive

With just one full-time branch, Medway Co-operative Bank is far from the biggest financial institution in the...

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A house divided

Boston Scientific coughs up $2.6M for exec's real estateRelocating to a new job and selling a former...

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P&W Railroad adopts ‘corny’ strategy

Worcester transport firm has to be creative with growth plansIn many industries, growing simply means finding more...

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Rental rates hit a high note in 495/MetroWest

Region is still a bargain compared to BostonDriven largely by soaring rent prices in the Boston market...

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Closing Thoughts: John Heerwagen, CEO of Middlesex Savings Bank

Banking on the futureJohn Heerwagen recently took over as CEO of Middlesex Savings Bank, an independent bank...

May 14, 2007Edition

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