Blackstone Valley

Technology

Koopman Hardware family sells land to storage business for $6.6M

The family behind Koopman Hardware & Lumber has sold part of its Grafton property and a Whitinsville site for a combined $6.6 million to a national storage facility firm.

News

Rocco’s Doughnut Co. adding Westborough location

Rocco's Doughnut Co., a Millbury doughnut shop, is expanding to a second location in Westborough later this year directly behind a Dunkin' Donuts.

Professional Services

Inc. 5000 honors 16 fast-growing Central Mass. firms

A total of 16 Central Massachusetts companies made Inc. 5000's 2018 list of the 5,000 fastest growing companies in the country.

Hospitality

Central Mass is better off without a casino

Central Massachusetts is square in the middle of a robust gaming market without a casino to call our own. But, really, we don't need one.

Arts & Entertainment

New casinos bring challenges to Central Mass. tourism

The fight for entertainment dollars is not getting easier for Central Massachusetts venues and attractions, even if leaders aren't sure how casino competition will play out.

Government & Politics

Lampin had zero injuries in 2017

Uxbridge-based precision parts manufacturer Lampin Corp. was awarded the 2017 National Tooling and Machining Association award last month.

Economy

Manufacturers look to avoid layoffs as Trump’s tariffs eat into their bottom line

The impacts of tariffs have been swift and immediate for Central Massachusetts manufacturers, who are seeing raw material costs spike while they remain locked in deals for goods.

Banking & Finance