October 2, 2017Edition

Mass. looks to retain its solar power status

Overcoming its latitude and climate disadvantages compared to other states, Massachusetts has become a national leader in solar energy production, largely thanks to state incentive programs, which are due to make a major transition next year.

Historic hardware store closing on Main Street

A 235-year-old hardware store is the latest retailer to close downtown, even as Worcester seeks to bring new activity to Main Street.

Former WRTA site development needs to clear a higher bar

Worcester's city government doesn't want more of the same when it comes to the redevelopment of the...

Companies battle over Northbridge water rights

The Riverdale Water Co., a privately owned supplier of water, is again angling to sell water to the Town of Northbridge.
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101: Out-of-area recruiting

There are many reasons not to limit a company recruiting effort to local potential employees.

Natural gas leaks cost Mass. $39M annually

Natural gas is leaking into the atmosphere from more than 900 locations in Worcester alone.

Marketing: In-house or outsource?

Deciding whether to hire in-house marketers or to outsource to an agency isn't always easy. Every situation...

Solidify DACA in law

Before President Donald Trump announced he would phase out Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), I, along with the other presidents of all of Massachusetts' Community Colleges, spoke out in support of those in the program.
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10 things I know about … backup solutions and disaster recovery

The most common disasters include viruses leading to untimely and costly downtime.

UMass Memorial unleashes $650M electronic system

After two years of preparation , UMass Memorial went live on Oct. 1 with a new electronic health records system.

Wormtown Brewery to triple its Worcester space

The brewer's Worcester expansion should allow it to meet demand while developing new flavors.

The joy & pain of selling 300% more cupcakes

Since moving to Worcester's Canal District from Millbury, The Queen's Cups has quadrupled its revenues, creating a whole new animal for founder Renee King to manage.
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