Central Mass. South

Economy

Nichols College adding three new majors

Nichols College will begin two new marketing majors and a finance major this fall it says will better prepare students for shifting industry demands in the coming years.

Government & Politics

Fallon preparing to move Worcester elder care center

Fallon Health is looking to move its elder care program to a new medical building on Grove Street in Worcester, pending regulatory approvals.

Economy

Optim uses SBA award to land new customers

Optim is using its recent U.S. Small Business Administration award to grow its company and attract new customers.

Government & Politics

New perspective: Brady takes over at Family Health Center

Lou Brady took as president and CEO of Family Health Center of Worcester on April, replacing Frances Anthes, who helmed public service agency for 22 years.

Health Care

Harrington, Heywood to join $3B community hospital alliance

Harrington HealthCare in Southbridge and Heywood Healthcare in Gardner will join the Massachusetts Value Alliance.

Advice

WooSox stadium project falling behind schedule, with property acquisitions looming

A timeline to open the Red Sox ballpark by 2021 leaves the city little wiggle room to buy and relocate businesses in just a few months.

Hospitality

Friendly’s to close Holden, Framingham locations

Friendly's is closing its Holden and Framingham restaurants among 23 corporate-owned locations across the Northeast, leaving seven stores in Central Massachusetts.

Small Business

Monsoon Kitchens, Queen’s Cups highlight SBA’s Central Mass. honorees

Five Central Massachusetts businesses, including two in Worcester and one in Shrewsbury, are among the U.S. Small Business Administration's Small Business Week honorees for Massachusetts.

Health Care