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Diversity & Inclusion
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Reporting discrimination: New, but delayed, reporting requirements seek to identify bias in small business loan approvals and denials
Updated: February 19, 2024While generally supportive of the new rule, the lending industry is concerned about the onus the new requirements put on banks.
Updated: February 19, 2024
Healey releases environmental justice strategy focusing on lower-income communities
February 16, 2024The state's environmental arm has a new strategy to bring equity into focus in the programs and policies under its purview.
February 16, 2024
Associated Industries of Massachusetts names head of economic inclusion
February 8, 2024In an effort to boost its diversity-related activities, the Associated Industries of Massachusetts have named Karen Wallace to the newly-created position of executive vice president of economic inclusion.
February 8, 2024
As fewer U.S. employees work remotely, Central Mass. businesses see benefits in the option, particularly for women who often have busier home lives
Updated: February 5, 2024For women workers especially, increased flexibility and remote work options have opened up new possibilities for balancing work and family responsibilities.
Updated: February 5, 2024
Steady, but too SLOW: Less than 16% of top executives and zero CEOs at major Central Mass. publicly traded companies are women
Updated: February 5, 2024The situation in Central Massachusetts, where 15.6% of named executive officers are female, largely mirrors the Massachusetts rate of 16.1% determined in a statewide census.
Updated: February 5, 2024
Achieving diversity in higher education, without affirmative action
Updated: February 5, 2024Halfway through her tenure as the university’s inaugural DEI fellow, Ilyasah Shabazz is helping Worcester State work to sustain an inclusive and welcoming environment
Updated: February 5, 2024
Cannabis equity trust fund set to award $2.3M
January 25, 2024Applications for the first grants from a new fund meant to support cannabis entrepreneurs in communities disproportionately harmed by the War on Drugs are due next month, with $2.3 million available to help qualified business licensees with urgent
January 25, 2024
Health Foundation grants $1M to four nonprofits, prioritizing children’s health
January 23, 2024The Health Foundation of Central Massachusetts awarded four grants totaling $1 million to area nonprofits in order to improve child mental health, access for children to affordable health care, food delivery for people in need, and child care
January 23, 2024
Former Insulet CEO to retire from company board of directors
January 22, 2024Acton medical device manufacturer Insulet has made a number of changes to its board, including the retirement of its former leader.
January 22, 2024
Great Brook Valley residents now eligible for cannabis business ownership assistance program
January 22, 2024Residents of Great Brook Valley in Worcester are now eligible to receive technical assistance and training to become business owners and employees in the legal cannabis industry.
January 22, 2024
What hope for homes? Even as interest rates might drop this year, the single-family housing market isn’t expected to loosen
Updated: January 22, 2024The most significant burden on the single-family market, not just in Central Massachusetts but around the country, is interest rates.
Updated: January 22, 2024
New Discovery Museum CEO eyes an inclusive, strategic future
January 17, 2024Fundraising continues to grow, with donors and foundations contributing nearly $1.4 million in 2023 for operating support and special projects. That’s up from $1 million in 2020, and $286,000 the year before Beam arrived to lead development.
January 17, 2024
State reopening contract bids in effort to diversify vendors
January 16, 2024At a Martin Luther King Jr. breakfast in Boston, Gov. Maura Healey on Monday announced that two state offices are partnering to reopen unspecified statewide contracts to provide more opportunities to diverse and small businesses.
January 16, 2024
WBJ names the 2024 Best of Business award winners
Updated: January 8, 2024WBJ readers voted for the top 55 companies in categories like Best Bank, Best Nonprofit Fundraiser Event, Best After-Work Bar, and Best Forensic Accountant.
Updated: January 8, 2024-
Best of Business 2024: Best Events & Venues
Updated: January 8, 2024One business won three separate Best of Business awards in this Events & Venues supercategory.
Updated: January 8, 2024 
Best of Business 2024: Best Ownership
Updated: January 8, 2024Six companies are the best in categories like woman-owned business, family-owned business, minority-owned business, and employee-owned business.
Updated: January 8, 2024
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