Opinion

For the third year in a row, TJX Cos. Inc. President and CEO Ernie Herrman was the highest-paid CEO in Central Massachusetts. Herrman earned $22.2 million in total compensation for fiscal 2023, nearly 1,496 times more than the corporation’s median employee compensation of $14,857, according to TJX’s filings with the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission.

Central Massachusetts business leaders are mildly optimistic as to where the economy has gone and is going in 2024. According to results from WBJ's Midyear Economic Survey, 64% of respondents said the local economy would improve either significantly or slightly in 2024.

Yes, newspapers, the institutions we generally think of when considering the state of media, have seen more than their share of declines. However, most of us who care about local news and for a generation have been longing for what was, we are missing what's taking place right in front of us.

Tensions were high at a May 23 Cannabis Control Commission meeting when one commission said another another had done something to create intense upheaval, discord, and instability.

While the application process can be long with exhaustive documentation and wait times, the opportunities it unlocks absolutely make it worth it.

A female mentor may both wield skills differently than men and may be more likely to invest in their mentee’s development.

Saint Vincent Hospital of Worcester continues to be embroiled in contentious litigation and negotiations stemming from accusations from employees claiming unsafe working conditions and unfair treatment.

Jack’s Abby Brewing in Framingham announced on April 26 it would acquire Wormtown Brewery of Worcester.

Amid a growing national backlash at diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging initiatives in the workplace and at educational institutions around the country, it is imperative to advocate for the profound importance of DEIB and its transformative effects on individuals and organizations.

Larry revolutionized how baseball parks are built, and recruiting him to move the Pawtucket Red Sox to Worcester and build Polar Park was an opportunity to redevelop 21 acres of property contaminated for 40+ years to create a true mixed-use district centered around the ballpark.