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Nov. 25, 2024 - Champions of Health CareEdition

🔒Q&A: Worcester native returns from London to help immigrant businesses

While Asante was climbing the corporate ladder abroad, she decided to return home to her family in Worcester. Her goal has always been to use her legal acumen to benefit local business owners, especially immigrant entrepreneurs who defied the odds to build successful legacies.

🔒Editorial: Transparency at the Mass. Legislature

Massachusetts state Auditor Diana DiZoglio got a huge win on Election Day, when 72% of voters passed a ballot measure granting her office the authority to audit the state Legislature and its operations.

🔒Editorial: The WPI-Worcester detente

Shortly before Thanksgiving, it was nice to see Worcester Polytechnic Institute and the City of Worcester sign a peace deal over WPI’s purchase of two Gateway Park hotels in September, in a way where WPI acknowledges the negative impact the deal will have on the City’s tax rolls and reaffirms its position as a positive contributor to the city/regional community.

🔒Viewpoint: Priorities for the lame duck Congress

After a long and brutally divisive election season, Congress now returns to Capitol Hill for the final weeks of the 118th Congress, often referred to as the lame duck session. After an historically unproductive two years, the to-do list remains long.
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Movers & Shakers for Nov. 25, 2024

Employees at Assumption University, Fidelity Bank, and Mirick O'Connell are advancing in their careers.

🔒Making the most of flexible office space

Nicole Wolanski, president of Venture X Worcester, offers some advice on how business owners can maximize the benefits of operating from flexible office space.

🔒101: Incorporating volunteerism into company culture

There are many proven benefits to corporate volunteerism, such as team building and community relations appeal, but how can managers inspire their employees to give back?

🔒5 Things I know about … Protecting your business’ water supply

As Central Massachusetts faces persistent drought conditions, Amy Finch of WhiteWater offers some timely advice on protecting your business' water supply.
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🔒From the Editor: This one moved me to tears

Rarely ever does anything produced by WBJ’s very talented writers move me to tears. This edition’s Champions of Health Care awards hits different, and one story in particular.

For first time, Worcester needs general fund to make Polar Park payments, as key development deal is terminated

Ballpark district is short $792,000. Meanwhile, the tax deal for Left Field Building, once slated for a bioscience development, has been terminated by the developer.
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