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Mass. launches tax incentive for businesses hiring National Guard members
November 13, 2024Massachusetts businesses hiring members of the National Guard will now receive a $2,000 tax credit as part of the state’s initiative to expand economic opportunities for those serving in the military.
November 13, 2024
Shrewsbury company partnering with USAID to establish coffee-focused academy for women and youth in African nation of Burundi
November 12, 2024The project is seeking to create 600 new jobs and increase exports to the United States by $400,000 by the end of 2026.
November 12, 2024
Opening doors: To provide more educational and career opportunities to underserved populations, Central Mass. colleges are enhancing financial aid
Updated: November 11, 2024The College of the Holy Cross in Worcester increased its full-tuition grants to students whose families make $100,000 a year or less.
Updated: November 11, 2024
WPI granted $900K from U.S. Department of Education to boost diversity among biology researchers
November 8, 2024Worcester Polytechnic Institute has received a nearly $1-million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to finance fellowships for graduate students studying to become researchers and educators in cell and molecular biology.
November 8, 2024
Gov. Healey launches new higher ed affordability commission featuring Worcester State employee
November 7, 2024Healey's appointees to the commission include Mary Jo Marion, associate vice president of Worcester State University.
November 7, 2024-
Mass. launches equity dashboard to support veteran employment
November 1, 2024State officials on Thursday announced the launch of a veterans' equity dashboard and promoted the availability of a $2,500 tax credit that small businesses can claim for hiring qualified veterans, ahead of National Veterans and Military Families
November 1, 2024
1989-2024: A timeline of the top Central Mass. business stories for the last 35 years
Updated: October 28, 2024How do you whittle 35 years of headlining business news down to a couple thousand words and a few pages? You don't. But here, we take our best shot to highlight the companies, individuals, and moments that left a lasting impression.
Updated: October 28, 2024
More diverse businesses: The complex journey toward diversifying Central Massachusetts business leadership
Updated: October 28, 2024While Central Massachusetts business leaders have seen substantial diversification among small business owners in the past three decades, the same cannot be said for those among the area’s highest-paid.
Updated: October 28, 2024
That’s what they said!: Central Mass. business quotes from the last 35 years
Updated: October 28, 2024WBJ sources over the past 35 years have contributed memorable sentiments.
Updated: October 28, 2024
Demystifying finances: As financial illiteracy becomes a growing concern, Central Mass. institutions are helping people understand how money can work for them
Updated: October 14, 2024Banking and finance leaders at Central Massachusetts institutions see education as a key way to help combat financial illiteracy.
Updated: October 14, 2024
After previously criticizing Worcester officials, local NAACP applauds City’s new chief diversity hire
October 11, 2024Worcester’s NAACP Unit has expressed its support of the City’s decision to hire Kevin Lovaincy.
October 11, 2024
QCC executive to fill Worcester’s remade chief diversity role, following two-year vacancy
October 9, 2024The City of Worcester announced its search for a new chief equity officer, Kevin Lovaincy from Quinsigamond Community College has been named to the position.
October 9, 2024
Voting open for WBJ’s Best of Business awards
October 7, 2024Voting is now open for WBJ’s 11th annual Best of Business Awards.
October 7, 2024
VIDEO: Highlights from the 40 Under Forty's 25th anniversary event
October 2, 2024To nominate someone for next year's 40 Under Forty awards, fill out the nomination form linked in this article.
October 2, 2024
Outstanding Women in Business: McGovern has grown a $1.5B bank
Updated: September 30, 2024In August, Mary McGovern became the first woman to lead Country Bank in its 174-year history
Updated: September 30, 2024
This year's judges for the Outstanding Women in Business awards
Updated: September 30, 2024For the 2024 Outstanding Women in Business awards, WBJ received 51 nominations for 41 nominees.
Updated: September 30, 2024
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