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Economic Development
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Proposed $25M, 223-acre horse center pushing forward in Sturbridge
September 1, 2021The team behind a would-be $25 million equine center off Route 84 in Sturbridge, which would facilitate horse racing and other community events, is working to push the proposed project forward.
September 1, 2021
Stop & Shop now allowing Mass. customers to use SNAP and EBT benefits for online shopping
August 26, 2021Stop & Shop Supermarket Company, headquartered in Quincy, announced on Thursday that customers in the state using Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits can now pay with an Electronic Benefits Transfer card when placing online orders
August 26, 2021
Owner of former Draper mill property sues railroad for allegedly impeding easements
August 24, 2021A Worcester-based developer who owns almost 80 acres of Hopedale's downtown, including the old Draper Mill property, is suing the Grafton & Upton Railroad Co. for allegedly blocking access between his properties, according to a filing with the
August 24, 2021
Canal District business pioneer John Giangregorio passes away
August 6, 2021John Giangregorio, former president of the business and community group Canal District Alliance and Canal District Business Association in Worcester, passed away on Wednesday, leaving a legacy of business advocacy and commitment to improving the
August 6, 2021
Webster's growing downtown led by influx of restaurants
Updated: July 26, 2021Aided by the town’s rising popularity as a place to live and the local government’s incentive programs, in the past year alone, five new businesses have opened in downtown Webster, with two more scheduled to open in August.
Updated: July 26, 2021
Urban, suburban shift highlighted in future of work report
July 14, 2021By 2030, Massachusetts could need up to 200,000 more housing units and a "large influx" of child care workers, office real estate demand could fall by as much as 20 percent, and hundreds of thousands of people could need to transition into new jobs
July 14, 2021
North Central chamber suggests major economic development strategy to unify region
July 13, 2021The North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce released the first Regional Economic Development Plan in 25 years on Monday outlining an extensive economic development strategy focused on unifying the region by improving connectivity, developing
July 13, 2021
Construction underway on 17-unit Shrewsbury Street mixed-use development
June 23, 2021The construction of 17 residential units and 6,000-square-feet of commercial space of development at 316 Shrewsbury St. in Worcester is showing visible signs of progress, according documents and information from the City of Worcester.
June 23, 2021
Polar Park construction delays limit WooSox revenue in inaugural season
Updated: June 21, 2021When the Worcester Red Sox started their inaugural season in the city on May 11, the team had to limit capacity at its new stadium to 2,377 fans, due to state-mandated coronavirus pandemic restrictions.
Updated: June 21, 2021
Demolished Mount Carmel church site slated for five-story apartment complex
June 10, 2021The former home of the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Worcester may soon become a five-story apartment complex, according to plans an Atlanta developer filed with the Worcester Planning Board.
June 10, 2021
Cultural leaders see Worcester's arts scene thriving with collaboration and optimism
Updated: May 24, 2021Even in the coronavirus pandemic, the heart of Worcester and its cultural and arts institutions are optimistic and committed to supporting and growing the community.
Updated: May 24, 2021
As city leaders seek to attract more investment in Worcester, they boast of its advantages
Updated: May 24, 2021Strong fundamentals, committed leadership, anchoring institutions, vibrant culture, and untapped potential: Bo Menkiti’s five reasons for why Worcester, why now.
Updated: May 24, 2021
Rich dreams, poor dreams: Racial discrimination in mortgage lending is holding communities down
Updated: May 24, 2021This five-month investigation by Worcester Business Journal and Worcester Regional Research Bureau dives into how racial discrimination in mortgage lending and home ownership creates neighborhoods of have's and have-not's in Greater Worcester, where
Updated: May 24, 2021
Worcester developers see new high-profile projects attracting more interest
Updated: May 24, 2021As Worcester grows, so does its appeal to investors and developers.
Updated: May 24, 2021-
Racial discrimination in mortgage lending has created a segregated Worcester
Updated: May 24, 2021Worcester, like cities around the rest of the country, is in the midst of a cultural reckoning.
Updated: May 24, 2021 
Worcester’s colleges have fostered a startup ecosystem to help students become business owners
Updated: May 24, 2021When Becker College in Worcester announced it will be closing its doors in August, the Massachusetts Digital Games Institute had a big question to answer. The statewide center for video game entrepreneurship, known as MassDiGi, had been based at the
Updated: May 24, 2021
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