May 15, 2017Edition

Transportation

Monster Movers keeps growing

For the second year in a row in 2016, Monster Movers was named to the Inc. 5000 of fastest growing companies, including being a top 20 fastest growing transportation firms in the United States.
Arts & Entertainment

Money, passion creating Worcester’s creative hub

Laura Marotta & Stacy Lord took a giant step toward bringing their vision of a collaborative Worcester artists space to life by buying the former Worcester Boys Club building on Ionic Avenue.
News

Safety and growth help DiLeo Gas thrive

Since taking over, their father's company, Paul and Harry DiLeo have doubled the firm's customer base and tripled its number of employees to nine, all while focusing on safety to result in zero accidents and injuries.
Advice

Five reasons to trust contractors

However, in an economy driven by budgets and deadlines, it may be in your best interest to qualify and select a trustworthy contractor at the earliest stages of your project.
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Real Estate

Woodmeister stands out with coast-to-coast designs

In November, Woodmeister Master Builders was inducted into the prestigious New England Design Hall of Fame, honoring the company's influence on residential design and its community involvement.
News

Incorporations

These businesses incorporated with the Massachusetts Secretary of State's Office from March 16-31. Listed are corporate name, address and president.
Government & Politics

Commit works to keep Leominster in shape

Named the Best Gym in Leominster three years in a row, Commit Fitness focuses on creating a philosophy and atmosphere to maintain high client retention rates, offering a place where anyone at any age and ability can get safe, challenging and consistent training and coaching.
Banking & Finance

Provo stays strong during transitional times

In the past 18 months, Provo has acquired two competing financial services practices, begun work on a 3,000-square-foot expansion of its property with an environmental friendly mindset and maintained 100-percent client retention.
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News

Accolades & Honors

The latest awards and recognitions in Central Massachusetts.
Technology

Polar keeps Worcester on the map

Founded 135 years ago as a whiskey and seltzer company, Polar Beverages has been innovating ever since Prohibition forced the Worcester manufacturer to switch to carbonated beverages.
Advice

101: Beyond onboarding

Onboarding new employees involves introductions, orientation, forms and office tours. But there some core tasks for a transition you or your managers may be overlooking.
Government & Politics

Mount Carmel church to enter historic redevelopment debate

As the demolition protection ends on Mount Carmel, another historic Worcester building enters the debate of preservation vs. teardown.
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Economy

More companies seeking employees with autism

Major companies in the past few years have launched hiring initiatives aimed at recruiting people with autism spectrum disorder, adapting the interview process and work environments to meet their needs.
Education

What it takes to lead a college

The pressure on all college presidents to forge a path to sustainable success is significant, and even more so for those leading private institutions.
Opinion

The importance of talking about sexual assault

Since 2011, Anna Maria College has been raising awareness about sexual assault and helping our community break the silence.
Government & Politics

WBJ announces Family Business Awards finalists

More than just a handful of executives and employees bound by blood and marriage running a company or a nonprofit, true family businesses infuse their operations with the collective values and personalities of their families.
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Economy

Putts & More focuses on work opportunities for disabled adults

Looking for a place where they could provide steady employment for adult children with developmental disabilities, the Giammarinaros three years ago took over ownership of a two-year dormant miniature golf course and created a four-acre family entertainment center.
Real Estate

Atlas distributes world’s best beer

In the last four years, Atlas has grown its employee base from 170 to 225 – including having a 25-percent minority workforce – while being appointed to represent major beer brands in Central Massachusetts.
Advice

10 things I know about… Small business lending

If you are thinking about starting a business or obtaining capital for your small business, many organizations in Central Mass. can help.
Opinion

Avoid the fiduciary rule

Changes to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) were scheduled to take effect this month, although President Trump's executive order has postponed their implementation and required the U.S Department of Labor to revisit the rules.
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Health Care

Reliant acquisition would change nonprofit status

Reliant Medical Group's decision to be acquired by for-profit OptumHealth will change the physician network's tax status, allowing it to generate revenue for the cities and towns where it owns real estate.
Education

Johnson leaves Becker with bigger endowment, smarter students

Robert Johnson left Becker College after seven years to become the chancellor of the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth.
Technology

How to view and use advertising and PR

Advertising and public relations – two important components in any company's positioning and sales efforts. So, how do you define them, how do they work together, and when is the best time to use them?
Professional Services

Almost 100 years in, IMA still flourishing

In the last year, Insurance Marketing Agencies has purchased a specialty insurance agency to broaden its brand awareness and then rebranded the company with a new puzzle-piece logo that symbolizes its “coverage that fits” tagline.
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