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Submissions for WBJ’s first-ever TOP DOG Contest due on Friday

Meant to highlight office dogs and other canines who help make workdays better, winners will be included in WBJ’s special Dog Edition.

🔒Editorial: Keep the Central Mass. clean energy momentum moving forward

While large solar installations have become more common, the need for clean energy projects like these feels more important than ever, along with homegrown companies and technology to support them.

🔒From the Editor: Covering tariffs’ impact on Central Mass.

This year, the giant paradigm-shifting global event is President Donald Trump’s trade war with practically every country in the world. This, of course, is having very tangible impacts in Central Massachusetts.

🔒Editorial: International students are the cash customers

Nearly every industry relies on a core customer base to help subsidize all the other customers. For higher education, international students are those core customers.
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🔒From the Editor: People are scared

It’s not just colleges who are scared. Trump’s plans to upend the global economy through tariffs has led to economic uncertainty.

Second fastest-growing firm in Central Mass. considering $62M buyout offer

One of Central Massachusetts’ fastest-growing companies is considering a buy-out offer from a group of its three largest institutional investors, as the two sides seem to be settling on a $62-million price.

🔒Editorial: Supporting our innovators

Last year, 2,904 new businesses incorporated in Central Massachusetts, according to the Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth.

🔒From the Editor: Doesn’t curling sound like fun?

Even though I grew up near a curling facility and Central Massachusetts is home to a handful of curling clubs, I never actually tried the sport.
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🔒Editorial: DEI policies can help businesses succeed

DEI policies are about maximizing companies’ opportunities for revenue and profits, better serving their customer bases, and building stronger workforces.

🔒From the Editor: DEI can be good for everybody

Even if sometimes flawed in practice, the principle of DEI is good and would create a stronger Central Mass. economy, as it is meant to overcome barriers to provide opportunities for everyone to best use their natural talents and skills.
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