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🔒Slavery’s lasting legacy on the Central Mass. economy

The modern Massachusetts economy has been growing for 400 years, since settlers first landed in Plymouth in 1620. And for 245 of those 400 years – more than 60% – the Massachusetts economy was tied to the legal institution of slavery.

🔒Mental health nonprofits take more personable approach to vulnerable populations

If debates about the Affordable Care Act and proposed universal health care haven’t already made it clear, the idealized version of access isn’t the norm for many Americans, especially not for those who belong to vulnerable population groups who struggle with mental health challenges.

🔒COVID’s death toll weighing heavily on Central Mass. nursing homes

An unusually large share of coronavirus deaths in Worcester County — nearly four out of five — have taken place in long-term care facilities such as nursing homes, according to state data.

Open Sky director of training retires after 38 years

Stephen Murphy, the director of training at Worcester human services nonprofit Open Sky Community Services, retired after 38 years on June 30, the Worcester organization announced on Tuesday.
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🔒Movers & Shakers for July 6, 2020

Companies with new hires and promotions include UniBank, Vision Advertising, Westfield State University and Bay State Savings Bank, among others.

🔒Movers & Shakers for June 22, 2020

Companies with new hires and promotions include ERA Key Realty Services, bankHometown, Clinton Savings Bank, The Junior League of Worcester, AdCare Hospital in Worcester and more.

How the Paycheck Protection Program is keeping Sneakerama afloat

Before COVID-19, 2020 seemed to be a year like any other. Sneakerama owners Steve and Lisa Genatossio stocked up on inventory, preparing their Lake Avenue shop for the busy months ahead.

Milford Regional shifts services at urgent care locations

Milford Regional Medical Center has announced shifts to the patients its urgent care locations will serve, with the Hopkinton location focusing on respiratory patients and those with COVID-19 symptoms.
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Milford Regional designates Northbridge and Franklin as coronavirus sites

As COVID-19 continues to spread, Milford Regional Medical Center has strictly designated its Northbridge and Franklin Urgent Care offices as care locations for those experiencing coronavirus-like symptoms, the healthcare provider announced on Tuesday.

WBJ Podcast: Listen to all the episodes of The Weekly Business Report

Worcester Business Journal publishes a podcast every Monday called The Weekly Business Report, a forward-looking news segment designed to make Central Massachusetts business professional informed about what is going to happen in the local economy.
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Retail and Customer Service Specialist

Girl Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts
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Worcester, MA
$20/hour

Chief Financial Officer

The Girl Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts
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Worcester, MA
$125,000 - $135,000

Communications & Events Coordinator

Girls Inc. of Worcester
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Worcester, MA
Hourly Rate: $24–$27.88/hr (based on experience)
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