Nov. 13, 2023Edition

A separately-owned Venture X franchise is slated to open in the Mercantile Center in Worcester in the coming months. Gagne talked about why coworking is gaining momentum in Central Massachusetts and beyond in an interview in October.

A coalition of cannabis businesses operating in Massachusetts have filed a lawsuit in federal court, hoping to convince the courts the Controlled Substances Act is unconstitutional.

Central Massachusetts and the nation aren’t in a recession, at least not yet, but the economy isn’t nearly as rosy as it was during those growth years of the past decade. The red hot real estate market, which has been the hallmark of Worcester’s growth, is now facing a slow down.

Today’s - and tomorrow’s - engaged citizens will need to be well-versed in information literacy, able to locate and evaluate reliable sources of knowledge. These skills, so central to the functioning of a free and democratic society, are foundational to the curriculum that colleges and universities like Fitchburg State create for students.

People are on the move at UMass Memorial Health, Milford Regional Medical Center, and Mirick O'Connell.

In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, the term "Artificial Intelligence" or "AI" is no longer confined to the realms of science fiction or the exclusive domain of tech giants.

10. Isolate infected systems. Just as we had to quarantine for Covid infections, power down compromised endpoints to avoid spreading the contagion to other parts of the network.

Companies know they need to invest in diversity, equity, and inclusion, but achieving a truly inclusive workplace is something many human resource managers find elusive.

When something is not working in my home – whether my kids are struggling or we’re out of a food staple -- the first thing I ask myself is, “What role have I played in this breakdown?”

Amid a tight labor market, industries must be innovative to keep operations moving.

Companies must expand their networks & standardize processes to meet diversity, equity, and inclusion targets.

After a ballot initiative to legalize medical marijuana was approved by Massachusetts voters in the 2012 election, finding a bank that was willing to provide services to a cannabis business was a bit like trying to buy marijuana before it was legal.

Rising costs on everything from construction loans to building materials are slowing some projects and delaying the start of others.

The coronavirus pandemic impacted American and global life in almost every way, ranging from big to small. For the business world, it’s safe to say the longest-lasting effect has been on the labor market.

Fitchburg State University President Richard Lapidus will retire at the end of the 2023-24 academic year.