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Redemption Rock Brewing will close permanently on Dec. 29
December 2, 2024The closure will mark the end of a near-six-year run for the small craft brewery, which saw it navigate a global pandemic while becoming a prominent member of the city’s small business scene.
December 2, 2024
Mass. legalizes craft beer sales at farmers markets
November 25, 2024The legislative change, completed as part of the sweeping economic development bill signed by Gov. Maura Healey on Thursday, allows for direct-to-consumer sales for off-site consumption.
November 25, 2024
Keeping it local: Small Central Mass. retailers are using community connections, product knowhow, and modern tech to claim their share of the holiday shopping rush
Updated: November 25, 2024Local retailers are using their community connections to make their presence known this holiday season.
Updated: November 25, 2024
Mass. launches tax incentive for businesses hiring National Guard members
November 13, 2024Massachusetts businesses hiring members of the National Guard will now receive a $2,000 tax credit as part of the state’s initiative to expand economic opportunities for those serving in the military.
November 13, 2024
Francis Carroll, longtime Worcester business leader and philanthropist, dies
October 31, 2024Francis Carroll, a longtime leader in the Worcester business and nonprofit communities and Korean War veteran, has passed away.
October 31, 2024
Failed oversight: Beset by infighting, a toxic culture, and an investigation into its leadership, the Cannabis Control Commission isn't effectively performing its functions
October 29, 2024A months-long WBJ investigation shows how a dysfunctional agency hollowed out by turnover, bogged down by infighting, and plagued by a fuzzy leadership structure is impeding businesses in a struggling industry.
October 29, 2024
Transforming communities: These three Central Mass. municipalities have taken different roads to revitalization
Updated: October 28, 2024Central Massachusetts is a region that likes to wax nostalgic about bustling main streets and tight-knit mill communities. A lot has changed over the decades, with shifts in the way people do their shopping, the decline of traditional manufacturing
Updated: October 28, 2024
A new outlook: MetroWest chamber's new CEO leans into community engagement and growth as he begins his tenure
Updated: October 14, 2024Shah plans on leveraging his experience in public education and nonprofit work to promote education among business owners.
Updated: October 14, 2024
Q&A: Brothers bring flavor to Central Mass.
Updated: October 14, 2024Tom and Nick Bedrosian always knew they wanted to go into business together. Growing up, the brothers did not know what their business would look like, but after creating an all-purpose seasoning in their family kitchen, an idea for a spice company
Updated: October 14, 2024
Central Mass. business confidence rises from historic low, stays in pessimistic territory
October 8, 2024Business confidence in Central Massachusetts rose in September following a historic low in August, yet remained in pessimistic territory.
October 8, 2024
WBJ names the recipients of the 16th annual Outstanding Women in Business awards
Updated: September 30, 2024The Outstanding Women in Business awards have long been one of WBJ’s hardest honors to win.
Updated: September 30, 2024
Outstanding Women in Business: Kapulka-Cariglia is a driving force behind multiple small businesses
Updated: September 30, 2024“She has a lot of energy, more than most people. I just try to harness it. She works very well with people and she’s a good leader."
Updated: September 30, 2024
Mass. launches $25M fund looking to boost social equity cannabis companies
September 25, 2024Up to $25 million in grants are available to cannabis business owners who come from communities harmed by enforcement of past marijuana laws.
September 25, 2024
St. Onge family opens ‘Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland’-themed cannabis dispensary in Millbury
September 23, 2024Millbury-based cannabis dispensary Wonderland Cannabis Co. is now open.
September 23, 2024
Bri’s Sweet Treats expanding to DCU Center
September 20, 2024Patrons of Worcester’s DCU Center who have a sweet tooth will soon have access to baked goods from a local confectioner.
September 20, 2024
Waiting for a lifeline: Social equity cannabis businesses navigate the increasingly difficult industry as they await grants from a $27M fund
Updated: September 16, 2024Social equity cannabis companies say more support needed.
Updated: September 16, 2024
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