September 3, 2012 - Worcester Business Journal

News

2012 40 Under Forty: Nina Walsh

SOCIAL MEDIA/DIGITAL MARKETING SPECIALIST, UMass Memorial Medical CenterCompany location: WorcesterResidence: ShrewsburyFavorite movie: "Almost Famous"Career highlights: My first...

News

2012 40 Under Forty: Nicholas Maruca

PARTNER, Creative Cabinets & Creative LivingCompany location: WorcesterResidence: ShrewsburyFavorite movie: "Forrest Gump"Career highlights: My first is winning...

News

2012 40 Under Forty: Matt Douglas

FOUNDER & CEO, Punchbowl Inc.Company location: FraminghamResidence: NatickFavorite movie: "Groundhog Day"Career highlights: I have guided Punchbowl from...

Economy

Chinese Investment Could Give A123 Power Boost In Challenging Battery Market

It's been a tough year for A123 Systems, the Waltham-based lithium ion battery maker that has operations...

News

WBJ Talk Back: Minimum Wage, Tornadoes’ Troubles, Networking Benefits

A $2 HIKE? TAKE A HIKE! A recent online story about a report that advocates a jump...

News

2012 40 Under Forty: Kevin Hayes

BRANCH MANAGER/ASSISTANT TREASURER/STUDENT LOAN MANAGER, Millbury Federal Credit UnionCompany location: MillburyResidence: HoldenFavorite movie: "Planes, Trains and Automobiles"Career...

News

2012 40 Under Forty: Elizabeth Tatro

SUPERVISOR OF PROGRAM REPRESENTATIVES, RCAP Solutions Inc.Company location: GardnerResidence: GardnerFavorite movies: "Braveheart," "Young Guns," "The Notebook"Favorite book:...

News

2012 40 Under Forty: Lisa Bousbouras

OWNER/DIRECTOR, Mrs. B.'s Preschool and Kindergarten Inc.EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, Little Patriots Early Learning CenterCompany location: WorcesterResidence: PaxtonFavorite movie:...

News

2012 40 Under Forty: Jennifer Grammatic

MARKETING REPRESENTATIVE, Center of Hope FoundationCompany location: SouthbridgeResidence: WorcesterFavorite movies: "Good Will Hunting," "The Power of One"Career...

News

2012 40 Under Forty: Ian Catlow

PROJECT MANAGER, Tighe & BondCompany location: WorcesterResidence: FitchburgFavorite movie: "The Shawshank Redemption" Career highlights: After graduating from WPI...

News

2012 40 Under Forty: Victoria Twumasi Chavis

DIRECTOR OF PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT, Alternative UnlimitedCompany location: WhitinsvilleResidence: NorthboroughFavorite movie: "The Kind and I" Career highlights: I was...

Economy

Non-compete agreements may restrict employees’ mobility, but experts say they have benefits

Most employees may hate them, but for their employers, non-competition contracts — more commonly called "non-competes" —...

News

2012 40 Under Forty: Michael P. Murphy

LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT ATTORNEY, Mirick O'ConnellCompany location: WorcesterResidence: AuburnFavorite movie: "In the Name of the Father"Favorite book:...

Energy

Bay State Leads The Pack In Clean Energy

Last week I was proud to announce that Massachusetts' clean energy industry is defying the challenging national...

Agriculture

Central Mass. Farmers: Apple Crop’s Early, Pick Now

Apple farmers are adjusting their plans to account for a harvest that is one to two weeks...

News

2012 40 Under Forty: Phil Berry

PRESIDENT, JibunuCompany location: LeominsterResidence: MaynardFavorite movies: "Dan in Real Life," "A Man For All Seasons" Career highlights:...

News

2012 40 Under Forty: David Borden

PRINCIPAL, CCR Wealth ManagementCompany location: WestboroughResidence: NewtonFavorite movie: "The Hangover"Career highlights: Since moving to Massachusetts in 2000,...

News

2012 40 Under Forty: Luke M. Vaillancourt

DIRECTOR, DIGITAL MARKETING, Vaillancourt Folk ArtCompany location: SuttonResidence: SuttonFavorite movie: "Rounders"Career highlights: Two accomplishments that I take...

News

2012 40 Under Forty: Sara McGrath

SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, Clifford & Rano Associates Inc.Company location: WorcesterResidence: GraftonFavorite movie: "The Pursuit of Happyness"Career highlights:...

News

2012 40 Under Forty: Paul Belsito

COMMUNITY RELATIONS MANAGER, The Hanover Insurance GroupCompany location: WorcesterResidence: ShrewsburyFavorite movie: "Good Will Hunting"Favorite Book: Profiles in...

News

2012 40 Under Forty: Jennifer (Humphrey) Faucher

OWNER/ARTISTIC DIRECTOR, Faucher School of DanceCompany location: AuburnResidence: PaxtonFavorite movies: "Footloose," "Dirty Dancing"Career highlights: It is quite...

Government & Politics

Image Overhaul: Business leaders have ideas on how to make Mass. more accommodating

Although Massachusetts is recognized for its robust medical, high-tech and education industries, it routinely ranks in the...

News

2012 40 Under Forty: Jennifer Conrad

SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT/SENIOR CASH MANAGEMENT OFFICER, Fidelity BankCompany location: WorcesterResidence: WorcesterFavorite movie: "Working Girl"Career highlights: I was...

News

Accolades & Honors: Sept. 3

Fitchburg State University's LAURIE J. DEROSA assumed the post of vice president of Kappa Delta Pi Executive...

Transportation

Briefing: JetBlue’s Presence

No one would ever say JetBlue Airways CEO David Barger is not media savvy. His visit to...

News

2012 40 Under Forty: Brian Hunton

BRANCH MANAGER, MBA Mortgaga Corp.Company location: AtholResidence: RutlandFavorite movie: "Scarface" Career highlights: In an effort to gain a...

News

2012 40 Under Forty: Debra M. Minor

VICE PRESIDENT/CREDIT MANAGER, Clinton Savings BankCompany location: ClintonResidence: AuburnFavorite movie: "Back to the Future" Career highlights: I started...

News

2012 40 Under Forty: Erin Anderson

HUMAN RESOURCES BUSINESS PARTNER, Reliant Medical GroupCompany location: WorcesterResidence: AuburnFavorite movie: "Bye Bye Birdie"Career highlights: After a...

News

2012 40 Under Forty: Jill Motyka

DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS & PROMOTIONS, Bay Path CollegeCompany location: SturbridgeResidence: SturbridgeFavorite movie: "Princess Bride"Career highlights: With over...

News

2012 40 Under Forty: Todd Mandella

VICE PRESIDENT, Sovereign BankCompany location: WorcesterResidence: WorcesterFavorite movie: "The Shawshank Redemption"Favorite book: Song of SolomonCareer highlights: I...

News

2012 40 Under Forty: Sonja Brehm

SENIOR DIRECTOR OF PRODUCT MANAGEMENT, Fallon Community Health PlanCompany location: WorcesterResidence: DudleyFavorite movie: "Slumdog Millionaire"Career highlights: I...

News

2012 40 Under Forty: John T. Peculis

PRESIDENT AND CHIEF APPRAISER, Allied Appraisal Associates of NE Inc.Company location: WorcesterResidence: CharltonFavorite movie: "Good Will Hunting"Favorite...

News

2012 40 Under Forty: Jacqueline Rose Dube

OWNER, Jacqueline Jase Face & Body Center LLCCompany location: WorcesterResidence: WorcesterFavorite movie: "Saturday Night Fever"Career highlights: After...

Advice

101: Strategic Thinking

Making decisions that foster real change often involves thinking on many different levels all at once to...

News

2012 40 Under Forty: Alicia Williams

Owner: Aliste Inc. Company location: Boylston Residence: Northborough Favorite movie: "Fools Rush In" Career highlights: The first would be receiving recognition...

News

A World View Of Manufacturing: Q&A With Wayne Canty Of Heat Trace Products

His manufacturing firm may be small, but that doesn't stop Wayne Canty from doing big things in...

News

2012 40 Under Forty: Michael J. Checkosky

ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT/MORTGAGE CONSULTANT, Southbridge Savings BankCompany location: SouthbridgeResidence: SouthbridgeFavorite movie: "Goodfellas"Career highlights: Completing the New England...

News

Meet The 2012 40 Under Forty Judges

Bonnie BiocchiBonnie Biocchi is president and CEO of the MetroWest Chamber of Commerce, based in Framingham. She...

News

2012 40 Under Forty: Heather C. Arndt

SENIOR FINANCIAL ADVISOR, Merrill LynchCompany location: WorcesterResidence: WorcesterFavorite movie: "Christmas Vacation"Career highlights: I doubled my practice during...

News

Incorporations: Sept. 3

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

Advice

Tangible Assets’ New Tax Rules: Beware Of 4 Changes That Can Impact Businesses

Late last year, the IRS released a new set of temporary regulations on tangible asset costs that...

News

2012 40 Under Forty: Sarah Loy

COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR AND DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE, Community Legal Aid Inc.Company location: WorcesterResidence: WorcesterFavorite movie: "The Big Lebowski"Favorite Book:...

News

2012 40 Under Forty: Bryan Trainor

VICE PRESIDENT OF MARKETING, Bulbs.comCompany location: WorcesterResidence: Brooklyn, Conn.Favorite movie: "Dr. Strangelove"Career highlights: At Citizens Bank, I...

News

2012 40 Under Forty: Michael Clark

FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT, Cinch IT and Status RideCompany location: WorcesterResidence: SuttonFavorite movies: "Team America," "Office Space" Career...

Government & Politics

Marlborough Firm ACT Hails Stem Cell Ruling

Marlborough-based Advanced Cell Technology (ACT), which is developing stem cell treatments for eye diseases, praised a recent...

Advice

10 Things I Know About … Motivation

Many organizations feel that if they could just figure out the fundamentals of motivation, dealing with employees...

News

2012 40 Under Forty: Kevin T. Grimes

PORTFOLIO MANAGER & PRINCIPAL, Grimes & Co.Company location: WestboroughResidence: NeedhamFavorite movie: "Office Space" Career highlights: After graduating Babson...

News

2012 40 Under Forty: Danielle Goode Pryor

DIRECTOR OF MARKETING, Centage Corp.Company location: NatickResidence: HopkintonFavorite movie: "Field of Dreams"Career highlights: My biggest accomplishment is...

News

2012 40 Under Forty: Lindsay Kate Gerhardt

VICE PRESIDENT, Barry Communications Company location: WorcesterResidence: BostonFavorite movie: "Good Will Hunting" Career highlights: My biggest career highlight was...

News

2012 40 Under Forty: Melody Milner

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL AID, Anna Maria CollegeCompany location: PaxtonResidence: North BrookfieldFavorite movie: "Despicable Me"Career highlights: My...

September 3, 2012Edition

About

Subscribe

Follow WBJ