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Federal court temporarily blocks Trump Administration efforts to close Job Corps centers in Grafton and Devens

A federal judge had ordered the Trump Administration to stop its attempts to shutter Job Corps centers across the country, including in Grafton and Devens. 

🔒Q&A: At Red Dog’s, roofing runs in the family

A third-generation roofer based in Fitchburg, Cochran earned his MBA from Fitchburg State University and turned the family trade into a business with locations in Massachusetts, Florida, and Connecticut. He now hopes to pass the tradition on to his son, continuing the legacy into a fourth generation.

Grafton Job Corps searching for shelter for 30 homeless students as Trump Administration prepares to vacate closing campus on Monday

“These are people's lives they're playing with, and it's horrible,” Hebert said of the Trump Administration’s decision to unilaterally shutter all contract-run Job Centers across the country.

Trump Administration seeking to close two Central Mass. Job Corps centers as part of elimination of program nationwide

Supporters of the centers say closing them will undermine workforce readiness and leave nearly 500 residential students at the sites without a clear future. 
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Take WBJ’s 2025 Midyear Economic Forecast survey

The first five months of 2025 have been a wild ride for the economy. How has your outlook changed for the rest of the year?

🔒What is the nature of power? The Power 100 for 2025 provide their insights

“Power is the ability to get people to listen to you, even when you're mostly just talking about beer.” - Sam Hendler, Hendler Family Brewing

🔒The Insiders 2025: Patty Eppinger

Story by Tim Garvin, president & CEO of United Way of Central Massachusetts

🔒The Insiders 2025: Julie Orozco

Story by Julie Bowditch, executive director of CASA Project Worcester County
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🔒Power 100: WBJ names the most influential professionals in 2025

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.

🔒Embracing uncertainty: As the trade war wreaks havoc, Central Mass. manufacturers are urged to save cash and be proactive

The constantly changing tariff landscape is forcing manufacturers to hold off on expansion efforts or big equipment purchases.
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