September 29, 2014Edition

10 Things I Know About… Martial arts for professionals

10. Reaching goals In martial arts, balance and commitment are essential. Martial arts training reinforces self-discipline when...

Constraints in natural gas supply could power up electricity prices in coming month

                                                                                                                                              In 2012, manufacturer Saint-Gobain's Greendale campus in Worcester converted its energy systems from coal to natural...

Fresh Beginnings

Family Health Center opened its new medical unit at 26 Queen St., Worcester. The $83-million expansion includes...

Repeal the casino law? Yes, but not completely

When the Legislature pushed through the 2011 bill that expanded casino gambling in Massachusetts, it did so...
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Incorporations

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

New methods boost yields for apple orchard owners

Massachusetts has a rich history when it comes to growing apples. Early settlers grew them for cider,...

Photo Finish

GOOD BEER, GOOD DEEDThe Beers For Good festival committee, affiliated with the Community Foundation of North Central...

Q&A Jack Healy, Director, Massachusetts Manufacturing Extension Partnership, Worcester

Jack Healy knows manufacturing; in fact, he knows it well. He worked his way up to vice...
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101: Office Politics

“Playing the game,” as it's called, can be unpleasant for many in the workplace. But office politics...

Technology powers Worcester’s Smart Grid pilot

Outside National Grid's Sustainability Hub on Main Street in Worcester, an electric car charges while a host of energy-efficient appliances inside sit ready to respond to wireless signals to shut them off during times of high energy use. The showcased technology has become a reality for 15,000 National Grid customers in Worcester.

Talk Back

BUSINESS AND THE BALLOTNow that the general election campaign has begun, what are the most important business-related...

Looking back to 1990: Fleet merges with BankBoston

This year, the Worcester Business Journal marks its 25th anniversary. In each print edition, we are highlighting a major event within the Central Massachusetts business community between 1990 and 2014 and exploring how that event impacts today's business scene. In two weeks, we'll publish a special 25th Anniversary commemorative edition in place of our regular issue and look at the companies and business leaders who have made a difference over the last quarter-century. We'll also look ahead to what the future could bring.
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FLASH POLL: Thumbs up for company health plans

Massachusetts health plans ranked among the top in the nation for clinical quality and member satisfaction, according...

Accolades & Honors

David Earls of Fitchburg-based Workers' Credit Union has won a Gold Pacesetter Award as a top-producing registered...

Medical device manufacturers see growth hopes in Asia

In recent years, a new federal tax and changing global economy have forced medical device manufacturers to broaden their markets and seek savings through automation to continue to grow.
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FLASH POLL: The choice for governor? Baker over Coakley

With the primaries over, the race is on to determine who will succeed Gov. Deval Patrick. In...

Briefing: Mandating sick time

While the race for governor and the effort to repeal the casino law in Massachusetts highlight the...

Despite recent setbacks, analysts hopeful for AMSC’s future

It may not have profits, but AMSC, of Devens, does have prospects. Analysts say the troubled clean energy technology company is not in dire straits, but needs to execute on current orders and sign new deals to recover from several years of legal woes with overseas companies.

Helping startups thrive pays off for the entire community

Worcester has potential to put itself on the map of the startup world, but there is some...
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Sell more in any economy

You hear it everywhere you go: “Sales are down because of the economy. My customers simply aren’t...
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