October 28, 2013 - Worcester Business Journal

Professional Services

Christine Tieri: President smith&jones Idea Agency, Sturbridge

Who is your most influential role model, and why?I am most influenced by entrepreneurs, people who are...

News

Readers Weigh In: Raise The Debt Ceiling? For How Long?

During the week Congress and President Obama agreed to raise the federal debt ceiling for three months,...

News

2013 Outstanding Women In Business

The Worcester Business Journal proudly presents its 5th Annual Outstanding Women in Business Award winners. The six...

Health Care

Readers Weigh In: How Will Health Care Reform Impact Insurance Offerings?

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act — known by many as “Obamacare” — has generated enough...

Health Care

Mary Ann O’Connor: President and CEO VNA Care Network & Hospice, Worcester

Who is your most influential role model, and why?After giving this careful thought, I would say that...

News

Bonnie Biocchi: President and CEO,  MetroWest Chamber of Commerce

Who is your most influential role model, and why?I would have to say my dad. He taught...

Government & Politics

The Tech Tax Debacle: Have We Learned Anything Yet?

The governor and a majority of the Legislature recently professed a major mea culpa during their reversal...

News

Accolades & Honors: Oct. 28

Reliant Medical Group of Worcester was awarded ultrasound accreditation for its OB-GYN practices by the Ultrasound Practice...

Advice

101: Starting As CEO

Whether you have just been promoted to take the top seat or are moving into a new...

Advice

Fiduciary Standards And Health Benefits

Much has been written recently regarding fiduciary standards and roles as they relate to company 401(k) plans...

News

Photo Finish: Oct. 28

CANCER CRUSADERS Worcester-based Harr Motor Group donated $53,747 to UMass Memorial Cancer Center of Excellence. Pictured, left...

Arts & Entertainment

Q&A With John W.S. Creedon Jr. Of Creedon & Co.

He recently made news as the owner of the new Worcester franchise in the Futures Collegiate Baseball...

Real Estate

Briefing: What’s In A Bond Rating

The Central Massachusetts cities of Fitchburg and Worcester received positive news recently when Standard & Poor's issued...

Energy

Customers, AG Line Up Against Unitil Rate-Hike Request

Unitil Corp., the New Hampshire utility that provides electricity to homes and businesses in Fitchburg, Ashby, Lunenburg...

Advice

10 Things I Know About … Sustainability

10. What It Does Sustainability helps reduce energy consumption, conserve water, minimize waste and pollution to reduce...

News

Diane M. Power: Executive Director Mirick O’Connell, Worcester

Who is your most influential role model and why?My grandfather was an early influential role model. He...

Nonprofits

Patricia Hallberg: CEO Girl Scouts Of Central And Western Massachusetts, Worcester and Holyoke

Who is your most influential role model, and why?There was nothing that my parents thought was out...

Economy

As ACA Exchanges Open, Insurance Rate Changes Loom

Employers throughout Central Massachusetts might find fewer workers on their health insurance rolls come 2014, while smaller...

News

Incorporations: Oct. 28

These Central Massachusetts businesses filed incorporation papers with the Massachusetts Secretary of State's Office from Aug. 1-15,...

News

Real Deals: Oct. 28

Read more Real Deals: Sept. 2Real Deals: Sept. 16Real Deals: Sept. 30Real Deals: Oct....

Government & Politics

Central Mass. Firms Feel Sting Of Federal Budget Cuts

Bob Fichtel, who runs a one-person marketing and design studio out of Ashburnham, wasn't shocked when business dipped 10 percent this year. After all, times continue to be tough.

Government & Politics

Background Checks Critical For Transition To Casinos

Casino gambling in Massachusetts has drawn strident arguments from both sides of the issue. On one side...

News

Linda M. Smith: Managing Partner Smith, Sullivan & Co., Westborough

Who is your most influential role model, and why?My mother instilled a sense of work ethic and...

News

JetBlue’s Arrival Offers Rebirth For Worcester Airport

After a drought of nearly 20 months, commercial passenger air traffic will return to Central Massachusetts next...

Health Care

Hospitals Get Handle On Patient Readmissions

When hospital executives learned they could see a cut in their Medicare reimbursements over preventable patient readmissions,...

News

Sometimes Failure Is A Good Thing (Just Ask Lincoln)

Here's a lesson we can learn from Abraham Lincoln, who had several failures previous to his accomplishments...

October 28, 2013Edition

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