Professional Services

Every year, WBJ's editorial staff makes 10 predictions for news events in the coming year. Turns out, 2021 was almost impossible to predict, as we got three right.

The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc., based in Worcester, announced on Tuesday its annual employee giving campaign raised $1.5 million, which will be donated to the United Way and other nonprofit organizations focused on helping the community.

People are on the move at UMass Memorial Medical Group, Bryley Systems, Shrewsbury Federal Credit Union and more.

To say the coronavirus pandemic impacted small businesses would be a serious understatement. Lockdowns, supply chain shortages, labor shortages, and inflation have hindered businesses and forced industries to quickly adapt or close up shop.

People are on the move at Charles River Bank, Training Resources of America, Inc., Bowditch & Dewey, and more.

As the strike at Saint Vincent remains high profile, and public favor for labor unions reaches new highs, experts and labor groups say they expect to see an increase in labor action in and around the region.

Worcester Polytechnic Institute has officially removed the name of the late Robert Foisie, an alumnus and the largest donor in its history who gave $63 million over his lifetime, from its formerly named Foisie Business School and Foisie Innovation Studio & Messenger Hall.

The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc., headquartered in Worcester, reported a net income of $34 million for the company’s third quarter earnings, during a Wednesday announcement.

Eight women from around Central Massachusetts have earned the honor this year.

In September, Mary Hsieh became the first CEO of the newly created Mass Advantage, the insurance offered by Worcester healthcare provider UMass Memorial Health and its partners.