Opinion

The coronavirus is affecting all of us. And in extraordinary times, extraordinary actions are required. Worcester Together was born.

Mid-sized businesses face tremendous opportunities, as well as some challenges, as we look ahead in 2020.

If Gov. Charlie Baker succeeds in his efforts to have Massachusetts join the Transportation and Climate Initiative, a 12-state compact to reduce carbon emissions by imposing fees on fuel distributors, it will be a Pyrrhic victory.

How can a city as diverse as ours and a sector serving to support all communities not find one woman of color for the five female nonprofit leadership who retired in 2019?

As our leaders return to Washington, D.C. in January, the expectation is – like in all presidential election years – it will not be a terribly productive year. However, Congress could take several actions to support continued economic growth in our region.