Hospitality

Outdoor growers face a litany of hurdles to bring product to market, but the end result can be an environmentally friendlier option to indoor production.

Assumption has become the second Worcester university to drop Sodexo as a provider in 2024; Clark University announced they would be ending their relationship with the company in April.

Black Sheep joins District Wood Fired Kitchen on Harding Street, Lock 50 on Water Street, Helfand's Deli on Highland Street, and Woosta Pizza on Main Street as some of the Worcester-based eateries closed in 2024. 

Sterling Street Brewery first began operating at its Clinton location in 2020.

WBJ sat down with Jack’s Abby Co-founder and CEO Sam Hendler to discuss the company’s thought process behind the purchase.

Brew City Grill & Brew House, a restaurant on Worcester's Shrewsbury Street which first opened in 1996, has been put up for sale.

From interpersonal communication and succession plans to community engagement and marketing, Central Massachusetts family-owned businesses have experienced the unique benefits and challenges that can only come from working with loved ones.

Despite being competitors in Central Massachusetts’ highly saturated cannabis industry, two local social equity cannabis companies are teaming up to launch a new line of pre-rolled joints. 

Cluck & Crispy Chicken is operated by Lin and Danny Li and expects to open in June.

Normally a venue for networking events, comedy shows, and casual conversations, Redemption Rock Brewing in Worcester has cooked up a bit more intense event, as the craft beer brewery and taproom is set to host a wrestling event by Worcester-based promotion Beyond Wrestling.