The Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce received a $456,320 Skills Capital Grant from the state to implement vocational and technical training programs.
Overcoming its latitude and climate disadvantages compared to other states, Massachusetts has become a national leader in solar energy production, largely thanks to state incentive programs, which are due to make a major transition next year.
Since moving to Worcester's Canal District from Millbury, The Queen's Cups has quadrupled its revenues, creating a whole new animal for founder Renee King to manage.
Worcester construction firm Botany Bay Construction has proposed building a 90-unit residential complex on a city-owned industrial site on the south side.
Sturbridge human services nonprofit Venture Community Services has opened a location in Uxbridge, the agency's first facility in the Blackstone Valley.