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Economic Development
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Worcester business confidence falls into pessimistic territory to begin 2024
February 5, 2024Despite concerns among the manufacturing sector and the pessimistic viewpoint of Central Massachusetts businesses, the state’s economy continued to grow.
February 5, 2024
Parking paralysis: Developers, activists, and city officials say parking requirements are blocking needed development
Updated: January 22, 2024With concerns over a lack of affordable housing dominating headlines, communities across the country are starting to reconsider the issue of mandatory parking minimums.
Updated: January 22, 2024
After opening delivery center, Amazon mum on plans for two additional Westborough properties
January 11, 2024The Seattle-based retail giant bought two Friberg Parkway properties, along with a third facility in Grafton, for $26 million in 2022.
January 11, 2024
Movers & Shakers for Jan. 8, 2024
Updated: January 8, 2024People are on the move at UMass Memorial Medical Group, MutualOne Bank, and Boston BioProducts.
Updated: January 8, 2024
Filling vacancies: Central Mass. businesses fight squeeze for workers
Updated: January 8, 2024As the number of job vacancies nationally nears 4 million, Central Mass. businesses push to find and keep workers.
Updated: January 8, 2024
Q&A: A taste of Tijuana
Updated: January 8, 2024Bringing the flavors he grew up on to the people of Central Massachusetts gives Perez energy for the long hours of being a self-employed restaurant owner and chef.
Updated: January 8, 2024
No path toward goal: Two years before soccer fever grips America again, Central Mass. appears to be missing out
Updated: January 8, 2024Since 2018, professional men’s or women’s soccer teams have been announced or launched in Boston, Hartford, Pawtucket, and Portland, while New England’s second-largest city has been sitting on the proverbial sidelines.
Updated: January 8, 2024
Best of Business 2024: Best Professional Services
Updated: January 8, 2024Need a lawyer, accountant, credit union, bank, or health insurance provider? These 12 companies have been named the best professional services providers in Central Massachusetts.
Updated: January 8, 2024
Life sciences 2024 economic forecast: Booms and busts
Updated: December 25, 2023The state’s buzziest industry slowed down this year, although some sectors will do better than others next year.
Updated: December 25, 2023
Higher education 2024 economic forecast: Admissions issues will grow
Updated: December 25, 2023The reversal of affirmative action, along with the ongoing drop in enrollment, will create additional challenges in 2024.
Updated: December 25, 2023
EcoForecast reader survey: Finally, some optimism
Updated: December 25, 2023Looking into 2024, it appears more Central Massachusetts business leaders are feeling positive about the economy than they have in the recent past.
Updated: December 25, 2023
Diversity, equity, & inclusion 2024 economic forecast: Time to recommit
Updated: December 25, 2023Progress is being made by those who never wavered, but the commitment overall is fading.
Updated: December 25, 2023
WBJ's 10 bold predictions for 2024
Updated: December 25, 2023Every December for this Economic Forecast special edition, the journalists in the WBJ newsroom forecast 10 possible news events for the coming year, based on their expertise and the trends in the Central Massachusetts business community.
Updated: December 25, 2023
New AIM CEO: Workforce shortages, inflation, supply chain creating 2024 uncertainty
December 20, 2023Heading into the start of 2024, the new leader of the Associated Industries of Massachusetts expects staffing challenges to remain the top concern for businesses, while the end of COVID-era federal funding programs will impact margins.
December 20, 2023
Act now, before it’s too late: Worcester small business owners are ringing alarm bells over high costs and lower consumer spending
Updated: December 11, 2023While corporate profits have surged to near record levels, operators of prominent small businesses in Worcester have not seen the same growth.
Updated: December 11, 2023
Former Green St. BBQ joint, where 375 apartments were planned, is back on the market
December 4, 2023A property in Worcester’s Canal District – which had been slated to be turned into 375 apartments – is back on the market.
December 4, 2023
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