October 14, 2013 - Worcester Business Journal

Education

Central Mass. Colleges Embrace Obama Plan To Curb Costs

As student loan debt in the United States approaches the $1-trillion mark and has become the largest form of unsecured debt in the nation, federal and state lawmakers are looking for ways to ease the burden on students and turning to performance-based funding for schools as a possible cure.

Manufacturing

Affiliate Of Toyota Finds A Home In Shrewsbury

About a year-and-a-half ago, executives at Chicago-based Toyoda Machinery USA determined it was time to make their entrance into New England, a region home to a healthy population of machine shops that historically had access to Toyoda's high-end machines through distributors. The point of entry would be a tech center and showroom.

Energy

Change In State Regs Opens Door To More Propane-Powered Vehicle Fleets

With passenger vehicles leaving Logan International Airport every 20 minutes on weekdays, the cost of fuel for Knight's Airport Limousine in Shrewsbury adds up quickly. Owner Michael Hogan said the business spent $1.1 million on gasoline in 2012 and was on track to spend about the same this year.

News

Real Deals: Oct. 14

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News

Fresh Beginnings: Oct. 14

— Anytime Fitness is now open in the former Blockbuster Video at Big Y Plaza at 479...

Advice

10 Things I Know About … Commercial Design

10. Know Your GoalsForm and function are so important when designing a commercial space. Want to increase...

Education

Enrollment, Finances Challenge N.E. Colleges

People from all over the world recognize New England as the nation's academic mecca. With more than...

Energy

‘Distributed Wind’ Energy Projects Take Off In Mass.

No wind turbine goes up in Massachusetts without a fight. That's a key reason the Bay State ranks just 35th in wind power capacity, several industry experts argued.

News

Where Can Manufacturers Use The Most Help?

There have been significant efforts recently to study and support ways to boost the Massachusetts manufacturing industry....

News

Accolades & Honors: Oct. 14

Worcester Ameriprise financial advisor Karen Maloney-Hagel ranked in the top 25 percent of participating advisors who scored...

News

Incorporations: Oct. 14

These Central Massachusetts businesses filed incorporation papers with the Massachusetts Secretary of State's Office from July 16-31,...

Energy

Can Hydropower Generate Support?

Should Massachusetts buy electricity from large Canadian hydropower facilities? Ask Christophe Courchesne of the Conservation Law Foundation, a group dedicated to environmental causes, and he says “the devil is in the details.” Ask Robert Rio of the business group Associated Industries of Massachusetts (AIM), and he uses the exact same phrase.

News

Q&A With Mike Covino Of Niche Hospitality Group

Mike Covino didn't go to college to become an entrepreneur. In fact, he studied physical therapy. But...

Advice

101: Strategic Planning

In business, it's not enough to go with the flow, day to day. Some planning needs to...

Arts & Entertainment

Central Mass. Should Embrace New Worcester Baseball Team

Baseball is a cornerstone of American culture. All summer long, games are played most every day, and...

Economy

Briefing: Paid Sick Leave

Next year, Bay State residents may be asked to vote on a ballot referendum that would require...

News

Thinking Of Buying An Email List? Think Again

So, you want to start an email newsletter to stay connected to your customers?What's that? You plan...

Real Estate

Home Market Watchers: Fed Decision Unlikely To Offer Lift

It appears unlikely that the Federal Reserve's surprise decision to continue buying $85 billion in bonds each month will jumpstart the Central Massachusetts housing market, several Realtors and bankers said.

News

Readers Weigh In: Can Leominster Strike It Rich in Slots Sweepstakes?

Now that Leominster voters have endorsed the proposal by Cordish Cos. for a slots parlor in the...

Advice

Meeting The ACA Employer Mandate

There has been a lot of press coverage about attempts to delay and defund various parts of...

News

Photo Finish: Oct. 14

SPRUCE-UP ASSISTANCEAlbright Technologies of Leominster, which makes prototype rapid tooling and commercial silicone products, participated in the...

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