Northbridge

The Rockdale Mills site, a 95-acre complex in Northbridge home to a cotton mill first built in the 1850s, has been sold for $1.1 million following an October auction to a Brookline-based entity.

In its second effort in October to boost working capital, Northborough-based manufacturer Aspen Aerogels is seeking to raise $85 million by putting an additional 4.25 million shares of its stock on the market. 

Two Central Massachusetts life sciences companies are expanding their presence in the state, committing to a total of 130 new jobs as part of a state tax incentive program designed to bolster the life sciences industry.

Tom and Nick Bedrosian always knew they wanted to go into business together. Growing up, the brothers did not know what their business would look like, but after creating an all-purpose seasoning in their family kitchen, an idea for a spice company was born.

The Blackstone Valley Education Foundation in Whitinsville hired Erin Conley as executive director, as the organization restructures its curriculum to better meet the needs of the business community.

The Greater Worcester Community Foundation and Worcester Regional Research Bureau have teamed up to launch a new platform designed to provide data regarding the quality of life in Worcester County. 

Central Massachusetts professionals are being hired and promoted at organizations like ERA Key Realty Services, Fidelity Bank, and Rollstone Bank & Trust.

“This expansion and relocation to Franklin is a great step for EAW in our plans for growth, as well as our continuous drive for innovation and technological advancement of how we can deliver the best quality sound systems and solutions to our customers,” TJ Smith, president of EAW, said in the press release.

Governor Maura Healey’s Administration issued $19 million this year in funding from the state’s Workforce Training Funding Program through October, a number including more than $3.9 million in support of training for 2,500+ jobs in Central Massachusetts.

EyePoint Pharmaceuticals, a Watertown-based company launching manufacturing facilities in Northbridge, has promoted its chief operating officer and president to the position of CEO.