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OWIB Alumnae Updates: King-Goodwin leads the charge on change
Updated: October 16, 2023With a new title and strategic realignment of services in the rear-view mirror, Sheila King-Goodwin is ready for leadership beyond her role as senior vice president and chief community banking officer at Leominster-based Fidelity Bank.
Updated: October 16, 2023
Outstanding Women in Business: Russo overcame an old boys network to build her furniture business
Updated: October 16, 2023Claudia Russo has never backed down because of roadblocks in her way, and it’s a good thing since she’s faced countless obstacles on the road to running her now multi-million-dollar office furniture sales firm, Workplace Resource.
Updated: October 16, 2023
The judges for the 2023 Outstanding Women in Business awards
Updated: October 16, 2023The unenviable task of selecting the best nominees fell to these three judges, who used their varied expertise and backgrounds to select the Class of 2023.
Updated: October 16, 2023
OWIB alumnae viewpoint: How has the business landscape changed for women?
Updated: October 16, 2023WBJ Outstanding Women in Business alumnae reflect on changes, challenges for women in the workplace.
Updated: October 16, 2023
Worcester State names daughter of Malcolm X as inaugural DEI fellow
October 4, 2023Worcester State University has named Ilyasah Shabazz as the school’s inaugural DEI fellow for the 2023-2024 school year.
October 4, 2023
Redemption Rock partners with Latino nonprofit for Día De Los Muertos beer
October 3, 2023Worcester craft beer creator Redemption Rock Brewing has partnered with nonprofit Casita Cultura Latina to release a new beer for Día De Los Muertos, the holiday typically held Nov. 1 and 2 to remember loved ones who’ve passed away.
October 3, 2023
Treating opioid addiction in the field
Updated: October 2, 2023To reach vulnerable populations, healthcare providers find news ways to deliver care where patients are most likely to need treatment.
Updated: October 2, 2023
A military mindset: A credit union works to help veteran entrepreneurs
Updated: October 2, 2023Veterans face added challenges in financing a business, and at least one local credit union is seeking to make business loans more accessible for entrepreneurs who have served in the military.
Updated: October 2, 2023
Attendance at Mechanics Hall rises, as nonprofit nears fundraising goal for Black abolitionists’ portraits
September 28, 2023Worcester County Mechanics Association, which owns and operates Mechanics Hall in Worcester, reported $3.2 million in revenue for fiscal 2023.
September 28, 2023
City of Worcester opens chief equity officer search
September 18, 2023The City of Worcester opened its search for a chief equity officer on Friday, looking to fill a role vacant since spring 2022 and after a substantial restructuring.
September 18, 2023
After turmoil caused by allegations of racism, Girls Inc. of Worcester picks new CEO
September 15, 2023Girls Inc. of Worcester has named Tiffany Lillie as its new CEO, months after its longtime CEO was put on leave after allegations of racial discrimination at the girl’s empowerment nonprofit.
September 15, 2023
EforAll picks Clark graduate as new Greater Worcester executive director
September 12, 2023Entrepreneurship for All Greater Worcester and EparaTodos Greater Worcester have a new executive director.
September 12, 2023
Worcester Art Museum transfers ownership of bust for repatriation
September 5, 2023The Worcester Art Museum has transferred ownership of a bust it purchased that was likely stolen, beginning the repatriation process for the 1966 acquisition.
September 5, 2023
Clark’s plan to demolish a Main Street block has raised concerns about the long-standing relationship between the school and the diverse, low-income neighborhood where it is located
Updated: September 4, 2023Clark University faces questions about its commitment to the community as it plans to demolish and redevelop a block owned by the school.
Updated: September 4, 2023
Building nonprofits: Entrepreneurs are finding community investment, advice to to build sustainable and inclusive missions
Updated: September 4, 2023Startup nonprofits are working to become thriving, sustainable contributors to the community.
Updated: September 4, 2023
Laying the groundwork: DEI executives need institutional support in become true change agents
Updated: September 4, 2023Diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts need proper institutional support before change agents can ultimately achieve success.
Updated: September 4, 2023
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