September 15, 2008 - Worcester Business Journal

Education

Commonwealth Education System Needs Reform

As Massachusetts looks back on the 15-year anniversary of Education Reform, it’s clear that while Massachusetts has...

Professional Services

Cyphermint Saga Continues In Court | Marlborough firm controlled by interim management agreement

Owners, investors, creditors and at least one interested buyer are battling over Cyphermint Inc., a Marlborough-based maker...

Education

A Second Life After Retirement | Baby Boomers must be flexible if they are looking for new careers

When it comes to retirement, plenty of media reports suggest that the Baby Boomers are a new...

Small Business

Surviving The Office | 7 tips for climbing the corporate ladder in a charged climate

While office politics are commonly regarded quite negatively as a culture rife with back stabbing, gossiping, and...

Banking & Finance

Obtaining Financing In Tough Economic Times | Sovereign Bank exec gives advice on getting money

In today’s tough economic times, many businesses are finding it difficult to make their way through turbulent...

Banking & Finance

Marlborough Co-op Completes Merger With Butler | Bank will retain name and local branches

Administrative employees at Marlborough Co-operative Bank’s main office are packing their bags and moving to Lowell as...

Technology

New Vaccine Firm Gets Its Start In Framingham | Founder will take the company to the West Coast

A well-known vaccine researcher has founded a Massachusetts startup company that will operate in the San Francisco...

Advice

10 Things I Know About… Leading A Nonprofit

10. Servant First The 6th century B.C. Chinese philosopher Lao-Tzu taught that leadership embodies selflessness and...

Government & Politics

Medford Firm Fined By State

Lillian Gately and her company L&H Construction Inc. of Medford have agreed to pay $160,000 in restitution...

Government & Politics

Doc Debate Continues On Medical Gift Ban Law | Measuring the price of influence

Last month, when Gov. Deval Patrick signed a much-publicized bill that will, among other things, ban certain...

Government & Politics

Southbridge Center Struggles Under DOD’s Thumb | Conference facility fails to live up to its initial promise

For Cassandra Acly, Southbridge’s economic development director, whether the Southbridge Business Center, and the Southbridge Hotel &...

Banking & Finance

Clark Start-up Improves Heating, AC Systems | $2M in venture money could put MachFlow on the map

Charles Agosta, chairman of Worcester-based Clark University’s physics department, figures 2006 was the perfect time for he...

Government & Politics

New Filing Rules For LLCs And LPs Take Effect | What small business owners need to know to stay penalty-free

As of July, Massachusetts companies organized as limited partnerships (LPs) are required to file annual reports with...

Agriculture

Beetle Panic | What’s the economic cost of the Asian Longhorned Beetle infestation

There’s no doubt Worcester’s Asian Longhorned Beetle infestation is already big news. Local, state and...

Agriculture

Bringing Old Methods Back To The Farm | Tufts vet promises guilt-free veal dinner

Blue-green eggs and pink veal may sound unusual, but they may end up beings keys to keeping...

Hospitality

Out With Ye Olde

Readers of Yankee Magazine may have noticed a new full-page advertisement in the current issue for someplace...

Small Business

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Small Business

New Incorporations

These Central Massachusetts businesses filed incorporation papers with the Massachusetts Secretary of State's Office between June 16-30,...

Banking & Finance

How To Get Your Money Back | Tips for when an account goes past due

Its official, times are tough. They are tough for consumers and they are tough for businesses. ...

Advice

101: Managing Your Inbox | How to stay on top of your e-mail

E-mail is an indispensable tool and a frustrating distraction. We all need electronic communication to stay productive,...

Banking & Finance

State Treasurer: Banks Need To Belly-Up

As Treasurer and Receiver General of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, it is my job to make critical...

Manufacturing

Waste Not In North Oxford | Pioneer, Rain For Rent make our lives a little cleaner

When I ask manufacturers if they make their products here in Massachusetts, “No” is an answer I...

Professional Services

Shop Talk: Legal Eagle

On the morning of Edward McIntyre’s first day as a practicing attorney, his boss showed him the...

Banking & Finance

State-Chartered Banks Have Security Edge | Little known insurance provides consumers extra peace of mind

Massachusetts’ small businesses and individuals who keep their money in state-chartered banks and credit unions possess something...

Government & Politics

Flying High?

We, like many in the Worcester area, were excited to hear news from MassPort and Lt. Gov....

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