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Economic Development

  • Worcester economic development committee takes up inclusionary zoning

    Timothy Doyle July 19, 2022

    Inclusionary zoning is on the agenda for the Worcester City Council’s Standing Committee on Economic Development’s meeting at 5 p.m. Tuesday.

    Timothy Doyle July 19, 2022
  • Boston developer proposes industrial facility on Fitchburg, Lunenburg border

    Timothy Doyle July 18, 2022

    A 366,000-square-foot industrial facility has been proposed by Boston developer GFI Partners off Airport Road on Fitchburg’s border with Lunenburg.

    Timothy Doyle July 18, 2022
  • House packs $85M in earmarks onto economic development bill

    Colin A. Young | State House News Service July 18, 2022

    The House agreed Thursday afternoon to add more than $85 million in funding for a potpourri of local economic development and infrastructure projects as part of the second consolidation of amendments to its $3.8 billion economic development bill,

    Colin A. Young | State House News Service July 18, 2022
  • Central Mass. CDCs receive $925K in tax credits

    Timothy Doyle July 1, 2022

    Five Central Massachusetts organizations were among the list of 51 community development corporations and community service organizations slated to receive $9.5 million in tax credits from the state’s Community Investment Tax Credit program,

    Timothy Doyle July 1, 2022
  • Main South business condo project approved by planning board

    Timothy Doyle June 30, 2022

    A seven-unit commercial condominium project on a long vacant lot at 807-815 Main St. was approved by the Worcester Planning Board in its Wednesday meeting.

    Timothy Doyle June 30, 2022
  • Dean College’s dual leadership

    Stephen Underwood Updated: June 27, 2022

    Dean College in Franklin announced in June two historic appointments to its leadership team. Kenneth Elmore will serve as the school’s 14th president and former Worcester city manager Edward Augustus will be the school’s first-ever chancellor.

    Stephen Underwood Updated: June 27, 2022
  • Worcester Airport extends free parking for summer

    Ellie Lester June 23, 2022

    In anticipation of a robust summer travel season, Massachusetts Port Authority announced it will offer free parking at Worcester Regional Airport through Sept. 30. 

    Ellie Lester June 23, 2022
  • Lifting the cannabis ban: One dispensary's fight to change hearts & minds

    Katherine Hamilton Updated: June 13, 2022

    As the chairman and CEO of Southbridge’s first cannabis dispensary, Bob Patton has had a uniquely powerful impact on the town, but it was not easily earned.

    Katherine Hamilton Updated: June 13, 2022
  • WBJ wins top prize at international journalism competition

    June 12, 2022

    This marks the second time in three years WBJ has won the top prize for a midsized publication from AABP, and was one of five awards WBJ received for content produced in 2021.

    June 12, 2022
  • Q&A: Previewing the Mass. Democratic Convention in Worcester with the top governor candidates

    Alexander MacDougall Updated: May 30, 2022

    Worcester Business Journal spoke to Democratic candidates for governor Sonia Chang-Díaz and Maura Healey ahead of the party's convention in Worcester, to ask about their stances on the state’s economic issues, particularly how they pertain to

    Alexander MacDougall Updated: May 30, 2022
  • An era of change: President Fithian eyes transformation for Clark University and its neighbors

    Katherine Hamilton Updated: May 30, 2022

    President David Fithian’s strategy for Clark University is crystal-clear: The Worcester school is moving into an era of bigger, broader, and bolder thinking.

    Katherine Hamilton Updated: May 30, 2022
  • Worcester eyeing affordable housing requirement for new developments

    Katherine Hamilton May 25, 2022

    Worcester may pass a new type of zoning to mandate affordable housing units in new developments. At a City Council meeting on Tuesday, councilors all spoke favorably about a report on inclusionary zoning from its Executive Office of Economic

    Katherine Hamilton May 25, 2022
  • WBDC promotes Roberta Brien to executive vice president

    Katherine Hamilton May 20, 2022

    ​​​​​​​Roberta Brien of the Worcester Business Development Corp. has been promoted to executive vice president, the WBDC announced Friday.

    Katherine Hamilton May 20, 2022
  • Stagnant Gardner properties sell for $1M to become commercial, residential space

    Katherine Hamilton May 17, 2022

    Two properties in Gardner’s downtown sold for $926,000 to an investment firm with a history of redevelopment projects in the city, according to a Friday release from the Gardner mayor's office.

    Katherine Hamilton May 17, 2022
  • Baker stresses need for downtown development in pitch for $3.5B bill

    State House News Service May 9, 2022

    Gov. Charlie Baker pitched lawmakers Monday on his $3.5 billion economic development package, saying at a hybrid hearing that COVID-era supply chain constraints, deadlines for using American Rescue Plan Act funding and general complexities in

    State House News Service May 9, 2022
  • Developers receive $315K grant for vacant Fitchburg property

    Katherine Hamilton May 6, 2022

    MassDevelopment, the state’s economic development financing agency, awarded $315,175 to a developer planning to redevelop a vacant three-story building in downtown Fitchburg.

    Katherine Hamilton May 6, 2022

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Which regionally famous fast-food chain would you like to see open a Central Massachusetts location?
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Fast food restaurant chain Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers is looking to open a third Central Massachusetts location, this time on Lincoln Street in Worcester, after the Louisiana-based chain announced it would open its second location in the region in July. Known for its chicken strips, crinkle-cut fries, and Texas toast, Raising Cane's’ newest location is part of a string of fast-casual restaurants opening or significantly expanding in Central Massachusetts over last few years, including Dave’s Hot Chicken, Chick-fil-A, Kelly's Roast Beef, and Jersey Mike's.