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  • At $32M, TJX CEO leads Central Mass. highest-paid executives

    Alexander MacDougall July 5, 2022

    Central Massachusetts has a new highest-paid public company leader: Ernie Herrman, president and CEO of the TJX Cos. Inc. in Framingham.

    Alexander MacDougall July 5, 2022
  • Boston construction firm buys lot for contractor’s yard in Northborough for $2M

    Timothy Doyle July 1, 2022

    Robert J. Devereaux Corp., a Boston-based utility contractor, has purchased a 6.7-acre lot and industrial building in Northborough for just under $2 million.

    Timothy Doyle July 1, 2022
  • Jersey Mike’s and Verizon to open in Maynard Crossing

    Timothy Doyle July 1, 2022

    Jersey Mike’s, Semper Laser, and Verizon Wireless have all signed new leases at Maynard Crossing, a 306,000-square-foot mixed-use development.

    Timothy Doyle July 1, 2022
  • Movers & Shakers for June 27, 2022

    Updated: June 27, 2022

    Companies with new hires and promotions include Workplace Resource, MassHire Central Regional Workforce Board, Leominster Credit Union, and Bay State Savings Bank.

    Updated: June 27, 2022
  • Q&A: Flying high with aerial yoga in Hudson

    Brad Kane Updated: June 27, 2022

    Katherine Scalora and Lora Markova have brought a somewhat unique concept in exercise to Hudson: aerial yoga, where patrons dangle from silks.

    Brad Kane Updated: June 27, 2022
  • The Amazon-led warehouse boom, along with material and labor cost spikes, is forcing local builders to be creative

    Susan Shalhoub Updated: June 27, 2022

    Many factors are impacting Central Massachusetts construction material costs, and when it comes to steel, Amazon’s building activity is one of them.

    Susan Shalhoub Updated: June 27, 2022
  • Bud’s Goods settles allegation of $33K tip theft

    Alexander MacDougall June 24, 2022

    Worcester cannabis company Bud’s Goods & Provisions in May settled a citation by the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office for a violation of the state’s wage and hour laws, after it was found to be withholding tips from employees.

    Alexander MacDougall June 24, 2022
  • BJ’s announces four new locations

    Laura Finaldi June 15, 2022

    BJ’s, the Westborough-based retail warehouse chain, is opening four new locations this year, including the first one in state and adding to its 229 clubs and 160 BJ’s Gas locations in 17 states.

    Laura Finaldi June 15, 2022
  • State leaders mum on additional sales tax relief

    Katie Lannan from State House News Service June 15, 2022

    State lawmakers agreed Monday to set Aug. 13 and 14 as the dates for this year's annual sales tax holiday, but legislative leaders wouldn't say whether any sort of reduction in or expanded break from the 6.25% sales tax will feature into their

    Katie Lannan from State House News Service June 15, 2022
  • Alcohol license question survives high court challenge

    Katie Lannan from State House News Service June 15, 2022

    An initiative petition seeking to change state liquor-licensing laws remains alive after the Supreme Judicial Court on Monday ruled that Attorney General Maura Healey correctly certified it to appear before voters on November's ballot.

    Katie Lannan from State House News Service June 15, 2022
  • TJX shareholders call for abortion access report at annual meeting

    Alexander MacDougall June 14, 2022

    At the annual shareholder meeting for TJX Cos., Inc., investors in the Framingham-based retail parent company pressed for a litany of social policies the company could take for its employees, including a report on abortion rights and a paid sick

    Alexander MacDougall June 14, 2022
  • Gould’s Plaza in Acton sells to Colonial Chevrolet president for $7.2M

    Timothy Doyle June 13, 2022

    Gould’s Plaza at 248-270 Great Road in Acton has sold for $7.2 million to East Acton Plaza LLC, an entity registered to Lawrence Gordon, president of Colonial Automotive Group, parent of Colonial Chevrolet of Acton at 171 Great Road.

    Timothy Doyle June 13, 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
  • How proposed cannabis laws seek to bring more equity to industry

    Alexander MacDougall Updated: June 13, 2022

    Six years after cannabis legalization, the fledgling industry remains unequal. But two new bills aim to make good on that promise of bringing equity.

    Alexander MacDougall Updated: June 13, 2022
  • A refugee & an entrepreneur

    Anthony Buscarino Updated: June 13, 2022

    The two businesses Sonny Phengsomphone has started in Central Massachusetts are just part of his immigrant journey.

    Anthony Buscarino Updated: June 13, 2022
  • TJX divestment of Russia-linked retail chain cost $218M

    Alexander MacDougall May 31, 2022

    Framingham-based TJX Cos. announced in its first quarterly report for the fiscal year the full cost of its divestment from Familia, a Luxembourg-based retailer with considerable operations in Russia.

    Alexander MacDougall May 31, 2022

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Small consumer-facing businesses are beginning to turn to a relatively new way to raise financing for business expansion: Crowdfunding money from customers in exchange for discounted goods and services.

Stow sandwich shop Nan’s Kitchen raised $1.2 million to open a new storefront from customers, employees, and fellow professionals in exchange for equity. Additionally, Worcester coffee shop Cordella’s is raising funds on crowdfunding platform NuMarket, offering anyone who wants to invest gift cards totalling 120% of their investments.