Central Mass. South

Nichols College in Dudley has appointed Daniel Borgia, a dean and professor at Bryant University’s campus in Zhuhai, China, as its new provost.

Spectrum Internet, a communications technology provider affiliated with Charter Communications, Inc., has doubled the starting download speed of its internet service from 100 to 200 Mbps throughout its Central Mass. locations, according to a Tuesday press release.

Proline Services, Inc., an Auburn-based countertop producer, bought a 17,100-square-foot warehouse in Oxford for $1.2 million.

Curaleaf Holdings Inc., an international cannabis company headquartered in Wakefield with dispensaries in Oxford and Webster, reported a total 2021 revenue of $1.2 billion.

Among the hires and promotions in this edition of Movers & Shakers are those at Fletcher Tilton, Open Sky Community Services, AXIOM Learning Solutions, and AAFCPAs.

For the 48 Central Mass. breweries, the lockdowns changed consumer behavior with people now accustomed to consuming beers at home. The lack of taproom sales has forced breweries to close their doors.

International rubber sole manufacturer Vibram has formed a North American promotional athletic team featuring eight new athletes, from sports ranging from skyrunning to ultramarathoners.

The Town of Oxford received a $2.8-million award through the state’s MassWorks Infrastructure Program, which will go toward infrastructure improvements to help commercial and residential developments.

Brothers Felix and Jose Bracamontes, the restaurateurs behind Rancho Corona in Northborough, as well as Hacienda Corona in Lynn and Casa Corona in Marblehead, opened their latest Mexican eatery in Oxford on Monday.

Sometimes banks opt to consolidate in order to offer their clients access to bigger loans and better resources, while other times they unite as a competitive strategy against banks with more assets.