October 15, 2012 - Worcester Business Journal

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Photo Finish: Oct. 15

MOTORING TO MAKE A CHANGE Worcester-based Harr Motor Group donated $25,000 to UMass Medical Center to benefit the...

Government & Politics

Collecting Internet Sales Tax: It’s Time

Each year, according to the Massachusetts Retailers Association, the state loses approximately $335 million in sales tax...

Energy

Energy Cost Breaks To Savor

Recent policy developments confirm the commonwealth's commitment to one of the country's most progressive renewable-energy agendas. This...

News

Incorporations: Oct. 15

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

News

Editorial: Change At Worcester Chamber

Richard Kennedy, the president of the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce, recently announced he will retire at...

Health Care

Major changes — plus a notable acquisition — revved up Harrington HealthCare

Not long after Ed Moore came to Harrington Hospital in 2007 as its new CEO, he organized...

News

Embrace Failure As An Inevitable Option

For many companies, avoiding failure is a standard operating procedure. The unfortunate side effect of avoiding failure...

Education

Digital Gaming Becomes A Serious Business

The video game industry in Massachusetts is reaching new levels of growth, with no signs of stopping.Last...

Technology

Training Associates’ ‘Broad Bank Of Resources’ Has Global Reach

The Training Associates, an IT and business professional skills training firm in Westborough, is a family-owned business...

Advice

The Cloud Is Calling You: It’s Time To Replace The Server Room

If you haven't already, it's time to replace the server roomYou know that little room in your...

Government & Politics

Bill Would Put Choke-Saver Safety Rule On All Eateries

Coffee shops, bistros and so-called holes in the wall will no longer be allowed to skirt a...

Technology

Growing Smartphone Ecosystem Creates New Jobs, Ventures

Apple unveiled its iPhone 5 last month, and it's sure to make a bundle from its latest...

Manufacturing

Walking The Plant Floor Again: Q&A With Curtis Industries President And CEO Scott Nelson

Scott Nelson, a 26-year veteran of the construction equipment industry, took over as CEO of Worcester's Curtis...

Manufacturing

Columbia’s Recipe: Web, Different Markets, Talent

If you want to grow your sales by 281 percent in a sputtering economy, all you need...

News

Accolades & Honors: Oct. 15

Shrewsbury Nursing and Rehabilitation Center received an annual state Department of Public Health deficiency-free survey for the...

Arts & Entertainment

Can Cultural Attractions Help Drive Business? Communities Seek State Designation

Several Central Massachusetts communities looking to revive their downtowns are turning toward their museums, art galleries, theaters...

Advice

10 Things I Know About … Phoning The Help Desk

10. RESTART THE COMPUTER This simple action can solves a lot of random problems, and may save...

Nonprofits

New Service Offerings Propel Seven Hills To Double-Digit Growth

Seven Hills Foundation has been busy. In roughly three years, the Worcester-based nonprofit has expanded its reach...

Advice

101: Delegating Work

Delegating is not always as easy as it sounds. Many of us struggle with the “easier-to-do-it myself”...

Retail

After Restructuring, Can Staples Keep Its Crown As King Of Office Supplies?

While Staples Inc. is restructuring amid declining sales, business analysts said the office supply retailer's core client...

Real Estate

Real Deals: Oct. 15

Read more Real Deals: Oct. 1CT Firm Buys 2 Central Mass. Nursing HomesNew Owners...

Technology

Briefing: Argo’s Marlborough Move

ARGO Medical Technologies, an Israeli-based manufacturer of medical technology, announced this month it will establish its U.S....

Government & Politics

‘Disturbing’ Gender-Based Wage Gap Data Renews Call For Change

Jennie Lee Colosi, president of E.T. & L. Corp. of Stow, could hardly believe a recent report...

Economy

Companies, Nonprofts Experiencing More Growth Than In 2011

Are happy days here again for business? You'll get different answers to such a seemingly simple question.But...

Banking & Finance

Dodd-Frank Bank Reform Also Impacts Investment Managers, Advisers

The ultimate impact of a massive and complicated financial reform law passed two years ago is not...

Government & Politics

Editorial: Biggest Benefit Of CSX Deal Is Freight Transportation

The commonwealth has now assumed ownership of the 45 miles of CSX Corp. rail track between Boston...

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