Greater Worcester

These Central Massachusetts businesses filed incorporation papers with the Massachusetts Secretary of State's Office from July 16-31, 2015. Listed are the name, address, ZIP and president.

Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School in Marlborough has reopened, following a $62.4 million renovation project which included new wiring, windows and heating system. A new security system with cameras was installed, along with a new roof and science labs.

For local nonprofits, it can be a never-ending marathon to gather the dribs and drabs of money that keep the lights and the paychecks signed, which explains the enthusiasm in the voice of Joseph Cox when he talks of the $2 million his EcoTarium received from the Worcester-based C Jean and Myles McDonough Charitable Foundation.

Any one of the six 2015 Outstanding Women in Business is amazing in her own right, but the combined force of this class presents a vast array of lessons and insights for men and women of all ages looking to succeed in their professional and personal lives.

In fiscal 2014, Saint Vincent Hospital was the most profitable outside of Greater Boston at $65.2 million.

MutualOne Bank of Framingham donated $5,000 to Homeowners Options for Massachusetts Elders (HOME), to help low-income seniors.

Getting promoted to a leadership or managerial position is great, a fruit of the labor of one's hard work. Going from a coworker to a boss can bring challenges, as well. It pays to reflect on the circumstances and situation at hand rather than just jump in.

In one fell swoop, a 168-room hotel has done something that years of development efforts have been striving for: align Worcester's downtown with the words luxury, premiere and high-end.

Most Internet users have heard the recommendations that they need to use a password not related to their name, address or pet's name while including symbols, numbers and random capital letters. The reality is the usernames they have created for email accounts, social media and other online services could be delivering all their private details into the hands of cyber criminals – no password needed.

Working for Worcester – a group founded by students at the College of the Holy Cross in 2012 to make improvements around the city – has won a $29,000 grant from The Health Foundation of Central Massachusetts to help the organization upgrade and expand.