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Government & Politics

B&Bs vs. Airbnbs

Bed-and-breakfasts used to be the little guys on the block in hospitality before anyone could rent their place on Airbnb. But in Central Mass., at least, they're holding their own.
Hospitality

Central Mass is better off without a casino

Central Massachusetts is square in the middle of a robust gaming market without a casino to call our own. But, really, we don't need one.
Economy

Weed & the workplace

With cannabis legal to use in Massachusetts since December 2016, a worker could go home and toke up, akin to stopping by a pub for a beer. Well, not really.
Education

Movers & Shakers

Twelve Central Mass. businesspersons have landed new roles at organizations like Reliant Medical Group, the Worcester County Bar Association and Rollstone Bank & Trust.
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Economy

IPG loses $3B in value Tuesday morning

Oxford laser manufacturer IPG Photonics saw the values of its shares drop 27 percent on Tuesday morning, eroding $3 billion of its total valuation in a few hours.
Government & Politics

Proposal could tax Airbnbs at 17.5 percent

Short-term housing units rented through websites like Airbnb could be taxed at almost 17.5 percent in Boston, and Massachusetts would be the first state to maintain a central registry.
Arts & Entertainment

SJC Drums quadruples space with new Southbridge facility

The 60,000-square-foot facility custom drum manufacturer SJC Drums just moved into is booming with potential.
Manufacturing

IPG Photonics’ $215M expansion plans reduced 68%

The planned expansion of IPG Photonics' Oxford headquarters was reduced before voters approved a 15-year tax agreement at a town meeting Wednesday.
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Manufacturing

Board to take up Franklin pot grower application, but no testing facilities

The Cannabis Control Commission on Thursday is expected to take up license applications from a Franklin-based grower, but no licenses for a testing facility will be heard.
Manufacturing

Oxford voters to decide fate of TIF for IPG Photonics’ $215M expansion

Oxford-based IPG Photonics is seeking a 15-year tax agreement with town voters Wednesday to help facilitate the firm's $215-million expansion.
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