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Voting open for WBJ’s 2026 Best of Business awards

The BOB awards recognize the best business-to-business companies in Central Massachusetts: those dedicated to excellence and delivering exceptional products.

🔒Worcester voters back non-binding ballot question calling for City to tap into universities’ endowments

The question asked voters if they supported requiring private colleges and universities to invest 0.5% of their endowments annually into a community impact fund.

🔒Taxes in Worcester: Businesses are the top tax contributors to the City, but exemptions and the dual rates are leading to calls for reform

In a city with high-profile industries like higher education and health care, the biggest businesses tend to be tax-exempt.

NESN opens new playground at Worcester park

NESN celebrated the opening of a new playground at Worcester’s Harrington Field park, an initiative backed by...
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New CEO to lead Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation

Kaitlyn Kenney Walsh will assume her leading roles as president and CEO of the BCBSMA Foundation come Jan. 1.

Esler Family Foundation adds $100K matching donation to United Way’s emergency fund

The United Way of Central Massachusetts’ efforts to establish an emergency fund for the region’s nonprofits have been boosted through an additional $100,000 matching donation from a charity founded by a Sutton couple.

🔒Community Legal Aid moves Fitchburg office to meet growing need

In response to growing demand, Worcester-based Community Legal Aid has moved its Fitchburg office to a new location and will soon add an additional attorney specializing in immigration.

🔒Q&A: Railers try to keep community at center ice

The Worcester Railers are Central Massachusetts' only professional hockey team and the ECHL affiliate of the NHL’s New York Islanders. Playing out of Worcester’s DCU Center and heading into their eighth season, the Railers aim to continue to draw fans by being community focused.
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🔒MassDevelopment, feds provide $38M to preserve 73 affordable Worcester apartments

The combined $38 million in financing will be used to renovate and preserve 73 units of affordable housing located in 16 buildings.

Mass. nurses union selects new executive director

The Massachusetts Nurses Association, a Canton-based labor union representing nurses throughout Central Massachusetts and the state, has named Joe-Ann Fergus as its new executive director.
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