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Manufacturing

Hopedale chocolate factory booming for Valentine’s Day

It's the busiest time of the year for Hopedale-based Green Mountain Chocolate.
Education

Movers & Shakers

Who's on the move in Central Massachusetts?
Economy

Central Mass. communities have different philosophies for tax breaks

A Worcester Business Journal investigation shows a broad range of practices in how communities use — or don't — tax breaks for development.
News

Want vegan cupcakes or fondant wedding cake? Check out my competition

You should see the look on the faces of those who ask me who my competition is.
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Energy

Auburn, Littleton, Westford get $162K for water projects

Three Central Massachusetts communities are getting more than $162,000 in state grants for water infrastructure projects.
Government & Politics

Third guilty plea in Worcester restaurant money-laundering scheme

Joseph Herman has pleaded guilty in federal court to using former Worcester restaurateur Kevin Perry's drug money to open a Shrewsbury Street restaurant.
Energy

Uxbridge fuel provider acquired by N.Y. firm

Martin's Oil & Gas Inc. of Uxbridge has had its propane business acquired by a New York propane provider.
Energy

Hopedale manufacturing facility sold in acquisition with Conn. firm

A Sandy Hook, Conn. clean energy firm has acquired the Hopedale manufacturing operations of North Carolina-based Delta Measurement and Combustion Controls.
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Government & Politics

Paying for growth: Tax breaks central to Central Mass. economic development

Communities have often used tax deals to help companies in what officials say is the most important tool they can use in economic development.
Retail

Gymboree liquidation to close four Central Mass. stores

The children's clothing store Gymboree has filed for bankruptcy and will close all of its stores, including four in Central Massachusetts.
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