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Stephanie Ramey is transforming $900K into heads in beds

In April, Stephanie Ramey was promoted from corporate and events sales manager to executive director of Discover Central Massachusetts.
Economy

Manufacturing has become the most targeted industry by cyber criminals

As the manufacturing industry becomes more technological, with more connected devices than ever, hackers have more opportunities to break into those networks.
Government & Politics

Labor vs. Administration: Ballot pits nurses against hospitals

Labor-versus-management fights usually take place in a meeting room, or maybe on the picket lines. This one will take place at the polls.
Manufacturing

CEO of North Brookfield’s Vibram to retire in December

Longtime Vibram Corp. executive Mike Gionfriddo is retiring as president and CEO at year's end, the North Brookfield footwear company announced Tuesday.
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Government & Politics

Nurse staffing opponents ahead in new poll

The poll showed 51 percent of likely voters opposed nurse staffing requirements outlined in Question 1 while 43 percent support the measure.
Health Care

Alternatives Unlimited, The Bridge of Central Massachusetts rebrand

Alternatives Unlimited and The Bridge of Central Massachusetts have rebranded about three months after the two human service providers decided to affiliate with one another.
Economy

IPG Photonics loses $800M in value after preliminary Q3 financials fall short

The third quarter for Oxford-based IPG Photonics was even tougher than expected, as the company's preliminary financial results came in less than originally expected.
News

Sturbridge’s Idea Agency acquired by N.H. firm

Idea Agency, a Sturbridge marketing firm, has been acquired by Pannos Marketing of New Hampshire, Idea Agency announced Thursday.
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Government & Politics

State: Mandated nurse ratios would add up to $949M to annual hospital costs

If a statewide ballot question passes in November mandating certain nurse-to-patient ratios, annual costs would rise by up to $949 million a year, a state board reported Wednesday.
Education

Anna Maria tops Central Mass. colleges for gender leadership

Anna Maria College in Paxton tops Central Massachusetts colleges when it comes to gender parity, according to a new report weighing how equally women are represented on campuses.
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