Blackstone Valley

Worcester's industrial building are 40-percent empty, as landlords can't reconcile costly upgrades with the impact on their tax bill, especially for small manufacturers.

As a further sign in the growing demand for Central Mass. real estate, more MetroWest and Boston companies are reaching out to local cultural institutions to provide employees with area benefits.

The region's latest Movers & Shakers.

The Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce and the development arm of the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday announced a partnership to bring microloan services to the city of Worcester and South Worcester County.

These businesses incorporated with the Massachusetts Secretary of State's Office from Nov. 1-15. Listed are corporate name, address and president.

Renaud HVAC & Controls Inc., a commercial HVAC company in Sutton, has changed hands.

Nearly 30 years ago, Liora and Peter Stone were newlyweds who decided to start a metal fabrication company out of their garage. When Peter Stone went to give his notice at the structural fabrication company where he was working, his boss had a different idea: were Peter and Liora interested in buying his company instead?

Worcester-based Spectrum Health Systems plans to open an outpatient drug treatment center in Millbury in the spring, according to CEO Kurt Isaacson.

Spectrum Health Systems is expanding into Millbury with a freshly signed 5,000 square foot lease, according to Kelleher & Sadowsky Associates.

Hebert works tirelessly to push for the best in the Blackstone Valley through everything from promoting tourism to ensuring businesses are getting supplied with an educated workforce.