Central Mass. South

Fourteen projects across Central Massachusetts have received more than $152 million in federal and state low-interest-rate loans...

The directory is a list of organizations with a location in Central Massachusetts that support the life sciences industry, including contract research organizations, contract development and manufacturing organizations, and companies providing custom products, technologies, or other services.

The Massachusetts Cultural Council granted $2,500 each to 69 Central Massachusetts organizations as part of $1.85 million doled out statewide in 2023 Festival Grants Projects.

The Association of Independent Colleges and Universities in Massachusetts found the eight schools it represents in Central Massachusetts account for $3.8 billion in economic impact and 18,800 jobs.

Michael Byrnes, CEO of Auburn-based real estate firm Byrnes Real Estate Group, said he sees a trend of high demand for rental properties in Webster following his $3.5-million acquisition of a 10-property portfolio in the town.

A 10-property, 35-unit multi-family portfolio in Webster sold for $3.5 million sold to a Worcester investor.

Two Central Massachusetts nonprofits and their partner hospitals will receive 20% of the $3 million in grants awarded by the Gov. Maura Healey Administration to aging services access points across Massachusetts.

Two new cannabis dispensaries are joining the growing crowd in Central Massachusetts. One new store opened in Grafton that opened on Saturday, and another in Southbridge will open its doors on March 30. 

See who is on the move at Lamoureaux Pagano Associates, AAFCPA's, Fidelity Bank, and more.

New workforce data and industry leaders in Central Massachusetts suggest any inkling that people wouldn’t travel or meet at the same rates as they did before COVID appears to be unfounded.