October 13, 2008 - Worcester Business Journal

Education

But Can They Write A Memo? | Professional group based at WPI looks to ready scientists

Think of a scientist or a mathematician, and the first things that come to mind may not...

Professional Services

Flying Solo | Independent attorneys find niche markets to stay competitive

The age of specialization has virtually extinguished the sole legal practitioner who ‘does it all.’ But many...

News

No Place Like Home

Karen Longo has worked in nearly every role possible at Worcester-based Fallon Community Health Plan since she...

Government & Politics

Legal Perspective: The 411 On The State’s I-Cubed Act | Program to help public infrastructure projects

Recently, the state authorized $250 million in new state infrastructure funding for job-creating private development projects as...

Nonprofits

Nypro Exec’s Pet Project Seeks A Global Stage | Museum takes on ambitious marketing campaign to compete

Central Massachusetts readers of the New York Times may have done a double-take when they saw the...

Small Business

Photo Finish

Of Note...Tufts Health Plan Foundation announced its first grants this month, providing nearly $700,000 to local...

Manufacturing

Upton Firm Peddles Engine Of The Future | Detroit has its eyes on Sanderson Engine Development

I’ve just finished reading stories in the New York Times and the Detroit Free Press about General...

Real Estate

Drawing Board Full For Housing In Lunenburg | Sewer helped opened the floodgates for development

For years, as housing prices in the Boston area and along I-495 rose, developers found Central Massachusetts...

Professional Services

The List: Top Law Firms In Central Mass.

The Top Law Firms in Central Mass. was published in the Oct. 13, 2008 issue of the...

Small Business

One For The Ladies Who Work | Company promises support for Central Mass corporate women’s groups

If you’re in charge of a women’s network for your company, don’t be surprised if Victoria Waterman...

Government & Politics

Ticket To Ride

We were excited to hear that the state would buy rail lines from Florida-based transport giant CSX...

Government & Politics

Small Biz Grants At Risk | SBANE’s earmark is on the chopping block

As Gov. Deval Patrick slashes earmarks in the state’s budget to balance it, one of the casualties...

Education

Language Barrier Begone | Sturbridge manufacturer brings in teachers to bridge the gap

A Sturbridge company dealing with a problem manufacturers have faced since the first wave of Industrial Revolution...

Government & Politics

The Other Economic Crisis

The crisis in the financial markets has been getting — appropriately — an enormous amount of attention...

Government & Politics

Lawyers Pine For Probate Improvement | Measure runs afoul of bond industry

After years of discussions and debate, probate reform looked likely to receive approval on Beacon Hill this...

Small Business

Incorporations, July 16-31, 2008

These Central Massachusetts businesses filed incorporation papers with the Massachusetts Secretary of State's Office primarily between July16-31,...

Advice

101: Conserving Capital

If there is one sure thing today it’s that we are in uncertain times. And if you...

Professional Services

Online Basics | Tips for getting the most out of your business’s web site

Nearly every business has a web site today. But why? Should your web site be a simple...

Government & Politics

Why Science Funding Matters To Worcester

The next President must solve tough problems — starting with the serious economic crisis the U.S. is...

Banking & Finance

Local Execs React To Wall Street Mess

Central Massachusetts’ bank presidents are quick to point out that their stuffy, conservative institutions didn’t participate in...

Professional Services

Wal-Mart Class Action Moves Forward | Local plaintiff rejects criticism of the retailing giant

For the year she worked at Wal-Mart in Lunenburg, Leominster resident Lisa Wideman says, she got used...

Advice

10 Things I Know About… Dealing With Employees

10. Hire Carefully Look for a “good fit” including positive attitude, values, work ethic. ...

Education

Framingham State Bolsters Biotech Ed | Study identifies lack of communication between state schools

The life sciences industry is on a growth track and here in Massachusetts it is growing 45...

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