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Diversity & Inclusion
WBJ seeks readers’ ideas for Power 100 list of most influential professionals
January 28, 2025The feature identifies the region’s leaders who most valuably wield their power to have an outsized influence on the economy and community.
January 28, 2025
Enrollment surge: Amid decade-high growth, Mount Wachusett Community College is expanding services to keep students on track
Updated: January 27, 2025This past fiscal year, Mount Wachusett Community College in Gardner quietly achieved a milestone.
Updated: January 27, 2025
WBJ names the 2025 Best of Business award winners
Updated: January 13, 2025Every year starting in October, WBJ asks its readers to vote on the best companies in Central Massachusetts in a variety of categories, ranging from law firms and incubators to golf courses and restaurants.
Updated: January 13, 2025-
Best of Business 2025: Best Events & Venues
Updated: January 13, 2025Business and organizations who create meaningful in-person experiences are the focus of the Events & Venues supercategory.
Updated: January 13, 2025 
Stepping into the storm: As Worcester’s newly appointed chief equity officer, Kevin Lovaincy has his work cut out for him to advance the City’s DEI efforts
Updated: January 13, 2025Until October, the City’s chief equity officer role had been vacant since April 2022.
Updated: January 13, 2025-
Best of Business 2025: Best Ownership
Updated: January 13, 2025These companies including realty, dessert, and companies represent the businesses with the best ownership in Central Massachusetts for 2025.
Updated: January 13, 2025
Gov. Healey's executive order looks to increase women in the construction industry
December 24, 2024Gov. Maura Healey on Monday signed an executive order aimed at boosting women's employment in the construction industry, and she celebrated the effort with what could be one of her final public collaborations with the Biden administration.
December 24, 2024
E.T.& L. names first non-familial president in 70 years
December 23, 2024Kerry Maynard has been promoted to president and owner of E.T.&L. following the retirement of long-term President and Owner Jennie Lee Colosi.
December 23, 2024
Central Mass. state universities split $4.2 million to increase graduation rates within marginalized communities
December 23, 2024Three Central Massachusetts universities have been awarded a share of $14 million in state funding to boost graduation rates for historically underserved students.
December 23, 2024
Results: How did WBJ do with 2024's bold predictions?
Updated: December 23, 2024In December 2023, the WBJ Editorial staff made 10 bold predictions for news events to happen in Central Massachusetts throughout the year. Turns out, we missed the mark on all but two.
Updated: December 23, 2024
WBJ's 10 bold predictions for 2025
Updated: December 23, 2024Every December for this Economic Forecast special edition, the journalists in the WBJ newsroom forecast 10 possible news events for the coming year, based on their expertise and the trends in the Central Massachusetts business community.
Updated: December 23, 2024
Mass. Supplier Diversity Office lifts citizenship requirement for diversity certifications
December 19, 2024The Massachusetts Supplier Diversity Office has lifted its citizenship requirement for those seeking accreditation.
December 19, 2024
Mass. Supplier Diversity Office appoints new executive director
December 18, 2024As long-term Executive Director of the Massachusetts Supplier Diversity Office Bill McAvoy is set to retire, the agency has named Bonnie Borch-Rote as its new leader.
December 18, 2024
Mass. plans for expanded maternal health services in 2025
December 12, 2024State officials are preparing for the rollout of expanded maternal health care services in 2025, stemming from a new law and recommendations they issued last year.
December 12, 2024
Fitchburg State appoints first executive director of diversity
December 10, 2024Joshua Dodds has been named Fitchburg State University’s inaugural executive director of diversity, equity, and belonging programs as the institution looks to create an inclusive community amidst heightened anti-DEI sentiments throughout the country
December 10, 2024
The next strategic plan: With a new board chair, Family Health Center of Worcester looks to sustain its financial recovery while ensuring quality, equitable care
Updated: December 9, 2024Spiliotes comes into the volunteer role as the community health center has just emerged from a financial crisis and is looking to forge a strategic plan for a sustainable future.
Updated: December 9, 2024
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