May 28, 2007 - Worcester Business Journal

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Putting the ‘ugh’ in borough

Spellings of the Ã¢ˆˆboroughsÃ¢ˆˆ in the area can vary. The two signs pictured are along the same...

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Leominster restaurateur branches out

The new downtown restaurant from the owner of one of Leominster’s most famed eateries is only about...

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HEALTH CARE STAFF: A patient advocate who ‘fills the gap’

Devin Keyes' affinity for living in the moment serves him well in his job as patient advocate...

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What will become of Westborough Hospital?

Future of 100-acre parcel uncertainThe site of the soon-to-be-former Westborough State Hospital should make a developer’s mouth...

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SPECIAL SECTION: HEALTH CARE HEROES

Recognizing outstanding achievements in health careHere's what just about all of our Health Care Heroes honorees said...

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Southbridge Savings moves ahead with N. Oxford branch

Questionable neighbor is no obstacleBY ADAM SMARTSCHANSouthbridge Savings Bank president and CEO Philip Pettinelli has heard all...

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Databank

Movers and ShakersWorcester-based ECI Biotech Inc., has DUANE JAMES as COO. He will be responsible for all...

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Disappearing golf tees

Leominster firm sees future in biodegradable plasticsWhile plastics manufacturers using recycled material in their products are cashing...

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Biz Tips: A little podium prep goes a long way

How you can be a star presenterBy JOHN J. DIPIETROHaving the capability to get up in front...

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Biz Tips: The legal ins and outs of a Section 125 plan

All businesses must have one by July 1By ROSALIE A. BEITHThe new Massachusetts Health Care Reform Law,...

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Going green means green for plastics firms

Using recycled material isn’t just about the environment, thanks to sky rocketing oil pricesFor area plastics firms,...

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Opinion: It’s time to put aside NIMBY and let LNG terminal in

New England wants energy always available at the push of a button, but it doesn’t want the...

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Editorial: The long runway ahead

Recent news that Sen. John Kerry had attached an amendment to a Capitol Hill bill requesting $2...

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Local manufacturers ride wave of weak dollar

But how long can the good times last?Central Massachusetts manufacturers say the advantages of exporting their products...

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Local lenders see comeback in private mortgage insurance

Sub-prime collapse makes PMI more desirableThe same insurance policy that used to scare customers away from Savers...

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VOLUNTEER: An offer of support during the tough times

Robert HooverWhen he started as a hospice volunteer at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center in Worcester...

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Newsbriefs

Real Estate & DevelopmentPearl St. building on the blockWORCESTER – The former TiNovo restaurant in Worcester is...

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Nichols ends military base program

Costs outweighed benefits for business schoolDudley-based Nichols College has halted its 5-year-old program offering courses at military...

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Leaving the nest

Biotech startups face challenges of real world Science can be big business, but that doesn’t necessarily mean...

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Teamster-FedEx scuffle could pinch local trucking cos.

Despite engine noise, unions may be coastingThe ongoing dust-up between Teamsters Local 170 in Worcester and FedEx...

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Closing thoughts Craig Bovaird, president of Built-Rite Tool & Die Inc./Reliance Engineering

Craig Bovaird, president of Built-Rite Tool & Die Inc./Reliance Engineering in Lancaster, was recently named the U.S....

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Orchard Hills owner still waits for his expansion to start

When it takes three towns to agree, it’s never quickTucked next to a desk in Tim Richards’...

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