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🔒WBJ names the 40 Under Forty, Class of 2025

Throughout the Aug. 25 edition of WBJ, you’ll read about the best of what humanity can be, personified through WBJ’s 40 Under Forty, Class of 2025. The winners are executives, entrepreneurs, and advocates who are making their marks on our lives and doing so in kind, generous ways.

Women’s Executive Academy applications due on Sept. 12

The Women’s Executive Academy is a joint effort by Nichols College and Worcester Business Journal designed to help female professionals achieve their career goals, with a particular focus on reaching executive positions, such as CEO, president, and executive director.

Chip Norton, owner of Mercantile Center, files for bankruptcy amid lawsuits, $70M in debt

Norton’s use of personal guaranties for business dealings potentially throws the future of key Downtown Worcester properties into question. 

UniBank buys 100-year-old home linked to original founder’s family for $1M

This is far more significant than just a purchase of real estate — it’s a bridge between the past and the future,” Timothy Wickstrom, chairman of the board of directors at UniBank, said.
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Central Mass. schools granted $6.6M to train adults for high-demand professions

A total of 680 adult learners will benefit from a combined $6.6 million in funding from the Massachusetts state government, seeking to boost training in high-demand occupations within the trades, construction, and manufacturing sectors.

ASPCA covering adoption fees for cats & dogs at East Brookfield animal shelter on Thursday

The endeavor will see the ASPCA cover adoption fees for dogs eight-months-old and older and cats two-years-old and older.

Charlton auto dealership sold to partnership backed by $2M WBDC small business loan

Worcester Business Development Corp. has added Butler GMC to its Small Business Administration 504 Loan portfolio.

bankHometown consolidating Webster branches

The country has lost about 1,646 bank branches every year since 2018, according to credit-building platform Self Financial.
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The Rose Room closes Providence location, eyes Webster expansion

The Rose Room closed its location at 460 Wickenden St. in Providence on Friday after opening the shop in March 2024.

Movers & Shakers for July 28, 2025

Professionals at companies including MutualOne Bank, UniBank, and North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce are being promoted.
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