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  • Worcester 300 trivia contest, part 10: The best thing

    Updated: May 30, 2022

    Trivia question: What kitchen task was this device invented by the Hamblin & Russell Manufacturing Co. used for?

    Updated: May 30, 2022
  • TJX Cos. posts $587M profit in first quarter

    Laura Finaldi May 25, 2022

    The TJX Cos. of Framingham reported a strong start to the year, with increases in net sales and a boost in its quarterly profit.

    Laura Finaldi May 25, 2022
  • TikTok retailer Showcase expanding to Natick Mall

    Laura Finaldi May 18, 2022

    Showcase, a Canadian retail company specializing in selling products seen frequently on TikTok or television shows, is coming to Natick as part of a major U.S. expansion.

    Laura Finaldi May 18, 2022
  • Lab space and 41K-sq.-ft. expansion planned for former Neiman Marcus unit at Natick Mall

    Katherine Hamilton May 16, 2022

    At a Wednesday night planning board meeting in Natick, developers detailed plans for the Natick Mall’s former Neiman Marcus department store, which Boston real estate firm The Bulfinch Cos. bought for $12.6 million late last year.

    Katherine Hamilton May 16, 2022
  • Looking back at PPP’s legacy in Central Mass.

    Alexander MacDougall Updated: May 16, 2022

    Overall, more than 20,000 PPP loans for a total of $1.8 billion were given out to businesses across Worcester County, with more than 4,800 and $450 million of those loans going to businesses within the city of Worcester, according to data from the

    Alexander MacDougall Updated: May 16, 2022
  • Worcester 300 trivia contest, part 9: Bay State automobile building

    May 16, 2022

    What is the official name of the building at 67 Millbrook St., the former home of both Bay State Automobile Co. and the Thom McAn shoe company?

    May 16, 2022
  • Q&A: Northborough clothing entrepreneur seeks to provide better sleep

    Brad Kane Updated: May 16, 2022

    For almost four years, Glenn Paradise has been building from scratch a clothing company specializing in sleepwear. His company’s masked hoodie is designed to help those who struggle with getting a good night’s rest, including professional athletes.

    Brad Kane Updated: May 16, 2022
  • Framingham cannabis retailer looks to offer lower-cost buds

    Alexander MacDougall May 12, 2022

    Union Twist, a new licensed cannabis retailer in Framingham, opened its doors to the public on Monday, embarking on a plan to offer products at lower rates than competitors to draw customers in.

    Alexander MacDougall May 12, 2022
  • Amazon Robotics expansion approved in Westborough

    Katherine Hamilton May 4, 2022

    Amazon’s footprint in Westborough will continue to expand with an addition to the Amazon Robotics’ manufacturing facility in the town, which opened in October 2021.

    Katherine Hamilton May 4, 2022
  • 2022 Power 50: Lila Snyder

    Updated: May 2, 2022

    In 2020, Lila Snyder became the first female CEO in the 58-year history of Bose. Under her leadership, the $4-billion audio equipment manufacturer in Framingham has made headlines with its innovative product development.

    Updated: May 2, 2022
  • Every professional who has been on a WBJ Power list, 2013-2022

    Updated: May 2, 2022

    Worcester Business Journal began listing the most influential people in the Central Massachusetts economy in 2013, using various iterations of the concept to arrive at the Power 50, which started in 2018.

    Updated: May 2, 2022
  • 2022 Power 50: Olivia Scanlon

    Updated: May 2, 2022

    New housing, commercial developments, infrastructure, and public facilities are all great at economic development, but it takes a vibrant cultural scene to truly create a place where people want to be. In the past year, perhaps no one has

    Updated: May 2, 2022
  • 2022 Power 50: Ulysses Youngblood

    Updated: May 2, 2022

    Ulysses Youngblood likes being an unassuming man, who people would never guess runs his own cannabis business or teaches about entrepreneurship at Clark University.

    Updated: May 2, 2022
  • 2022 Power 50: Grace Lam

    Updated: May 2, 2022

    In an age when sustainable farms are struggling to maintain relevance, Grace Lam has cracked the code to the modern-day customer.

    Updated: May 2, 2022
  • Acton beauty salon loaned $50K for new laser system

    Anthony Buscarino April 25, 2022

    Acton company Lyla Beauty Bar was granted a $50,000 loan from the North Central Massachusetts Development Corp. to support the purchase of new laser system equipment, the small business financing organization announced Monday.

    Anthony Buscarino April 25, 2022
  • It's official: Crust Bakeshop owners to buy BirchTree Bread

    Katherine Hamilton April 21, 2022

    The owners of Crust Bakeshop in Worcester were approved for a license transfer for BirchTree Bread Co., also in Worcester, and plan to purchase the coffee shop in May.

    Katherine Hamilton April 21, 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.