Timothy Murray

Worcester needs a plan that will be more than talking points in a speech, but instead a hyper-focused effort committed to ensuring daily collaboration and communication among the parties involved to get those in need the help they require.

The ask is simple: hire a young person, or fund one.

One of the most enjoyable aspects of my role as president and CEO of the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce is to witness how our chamber team assists individuals in launching their businesses.

The voters and Worcester City Council have been clear we need a balanced and fair partnership between Worcester residential and business taxpayers and our large institutional nonprofits.

In a city with high-profile industries like higher education and health care, the biggest businesses tend to be tax-exempt.

The Power 100 edition is an annual report on how power is shared and expended in Central Massachusetts each year, as told through the 100 people who are most effectively wielding their influence, with a special focus on those creating change and bringing new ideas to the forefront.

In February, WBJ asked the 400+ people who have ever been on a WBJ power list (Power 100, Power 50, Power Players) to vote for the professionals they believed are the most influential in the region. Nearly 600 votes were cast

Every year starting in October, WBJ asks its readers to vote on the best companies in Central Massachusetts in a variety of categories, ranging from law firms and incubators to golf courses and restaurants.

Employees at companies including Cornerstone Bank, ERA Key Realty Services, and Flexcon Holdings Trust are advancing in their careers.

How do you whittle 35 years of headlining business news down to a couple thousand words and a few pages? You don't. But here, we take our best shot to highlight the companies, individuals, and moments that left a lasting impression.