October 29, 2012 - Worcester Business Journal

News

Briefing: New England Compounding Center

The story has changed almost daily since Framingham's New England Compounding Center became linked to a fungal...

News

Outstanding Women In Business

The Worcester Business Journal proudly presents its 4th Annual Outstanding Women in Business Award winners. The six...

Government & Politics

WBJ Talk Back: Lessons From A123, Secure Financial Data, More Commuter Trains

LESSONS FROM A123 SYSTEMSA123 Systems recently filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and agreed to sell its...

Government & Politics

Part Of Hospitals’ Medicare Payments To Be Tied To Patient Satisfaction

On top of the regular duties associated with saving lives, hospitals are now directing efforts toward a...

Government & Politics

Drug Compounders Fill Role Major Firms Cannot

With a wall of large windows facing Webster's Main Street, Royal Palm Specialty Pharmacy was opened about...

Energy

Study: ‘Smart’ Infrastructure Key To New England Economic Growth

At 14.53 cents per kilowatt hour, Massachusetts is the fourth priciest state for electricity, behind New York,...

News

Debbie Guiney: Drawing Strength From Others

President & CEO, AllCom Credit Union, WorcesterWho is your most influential role model, and why?My mother remains...

News

Mary C. Ritter: Navigating A Sea Of Change

Senior vice president of strategy and communications, Fallon Community Health Plan, WorcesterWho is your most influential role...

Professional Services

Polly Tatum: Driven By Hard Work, Perseverance

President, Mediation Advantage Services, WorcesterWho is your most influential role model, and why?I would have to say...

Energy

Can Worcester’s ‘Smart Grid’ Become An Economic Driver?

Could National Grid's relative early-mover status in the smart electricity grid arena turn into an economic advantage...

Advice

101: Election Talk At Work

The presidential election is next week. Do you talk politics at work? Could it adversely impact your...

News

Photo Finish: Oct. 29

MAKING A HOUSE A HOME  The Jeff Parker Charitable Fund donated $5,000, two flat-screen television sets and...

News

Meet The Judges Of The 2012 Outstanding Women In Business Awards

JILL C. DAGILIS, executive director at Worcester Community Action Council, is responsible for the administration of $20...

Real Estate

Juggling Priorities, ‘Selling’ Worcester

After 13 years as its executive vice president, Craig Blais was promoted to the role of president...

Economy

Central Mass. Companies Keep Watch On Outcome Of Election

When it comes to the issues that sit at the forefront of business leaders' minds in the...

Education

A Business Education For Scientists: Biotech Group Helps Startups

Tucked away inside a small lab in Worcester, David Tabatadze has been working to create genetic constructs...

Opinion

The Growing Power Of Women In Business

It is estimated that there are more than 8.3 million businesses owned by women in the United...

News

Incorporations: Oct. 29

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

News

Jeannie Hebert: Thriving On Challenge

President and CEO, Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce, WhitinsvilleWho is your most influential role model, and why?Strong...

Economy

Employers Keep Unions On The Ropes

“Collective bargaining” once meant that workers would be protected from job loss and have good pay and...

Advice

Preparing For 2013? Here Are 8 Steps To Good Budgeting

Most businesses follow the calendar year for their fiscal cycles. That's why many firms are assembling their...

Government & Politics

Election Winners Must Reduce Uncertainty For Small Businesses

There has been no shortage of words and promises during this year's campaigns for the White House...

Government & Politics

Workers’ Comp: Cost Burden? Or Not?

When the Massachusetts Division of Insurance denied the workers' compensation insurance industry an 18.8-percent rate increase in...

Arts & Entertainment

Candi Wolfe: Thinking Differently Leads To Success

Owner, Ericson-Wolfe Photography, NorthboroughWho is your most influential role model, and why?Many amazing people have influenced me...

News

Accolades & Honors: Oct. 29

Northborough-based Baesis Inc. was named one of the top 25 business partners in the U.S. for Sage...

Real Estate

Real Deals: Oct. 29

Read more Real Deals: Oct. 1Real Deals: Oct. 15Real Deals: Nov. 26Real Deals: Dec....

Advice

10 Things I Know About … Intellectual Property Law

10. THINK VALUE Keep in mind that the value of the company is directly attributable to the...

Education

Sharyn Rice: Driven By A Desire To Motivate

Senior vice president of access, transition and development at Mount Wachusett Community College, GardnerWho is your most...

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