Manufacturing

Cannabis company Heal, Inc. opened its first dispensary on Friday, officially setting up shop at 660 Main St. in Sturbridge.

Even in the coronavirus pandemic, the heart of Worcester and its cultural and arts institutions are optimistic and committed to supporting and growing the community.

Strong fundamentals, committed leadership, anchoring institutions, vibrant culture, and untapped potential: Bo Menkiti’s five reasons for why Worcester, why now.

Framingham brewer Jack’s Abby Craft Lagers on Wednesday announced it will open a new, pop-up beer garden in Boston just in time for Memorial Day weekend.

James Waters, a Framingham resident and the founder of the $19-billion Milford laboratory equipment manufacturer Waters Corp., died on Monday at age 95, the company announced on Wednesday.

Worcester’s UMass Medical School announced on Tuesday that Mireli Fino will be the next executive vice chancellor for MassBiologics on July 1, leading the organization dedicated to improving worldwide health.

Fitchburg contract manufacturer Micron Solutions has sold its main manufacturing facility, with a leaseback, for $3.8 million amid a first quarter that saw increases in revenue and profits in comparison to the first quarter of 2020.

Gardner optical equipment manufacturer Precision Optics reported a profit for the third quarter as a result of forgiveness of its federal Paycheck Protection Program loan.

Marlborough’s American Robotics has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Nantucket-based Ondas Holdings for approximately $70.6 million.

Massachusetts marijuana regulators are concerned about a recent significant uptick in reports of potential industry investors who targeted economic empowerment and social equity program entrepreneurs with unfair contract terms.