Central Mass. South

Manufacturing executive Lavon Winkler has been named president of Spencer adhesive manufacturer FLEXcon.

Providence, R.I.-based Starkweather & Shepley Insurance Brokerage Inc. has acquired McGrath Insurance Group of Sturbridge.

Gov. Charlie Baker on Friday morning vetoed legislative Democrats' controversial package of pay raises worth $18 million for lawmakers, judges and constitutional officers, in a move that may carry more political weight for the Republican governor than practical implications.

The Massachusetts Dental Society (MDS) has called for a review of the decision by insurer Delta Dental of Massachusetts to shift administration of its products to a for-profit entity.

Webster-based insurer MAPFRE U.S.A. announced on Tuesday that Alfredo Castello officially succeeded Jaime Tamayo as president and CEO of the company's North American region.

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.

A new Worcester Ecotarium exhibit that opened Tuesday morning features work by Central Massachusetts firms.

Massachusetts Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MassMEP) announced today that it has elected William Sullivan as the next chair of its board of directors.

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.

Many members of the military, industrial workers, and U.S. Olympic team athletes all benefit from products made by Vibram, a manufacturer of high-performance soles.