Greater Worcester

The Higher Education Consortium of Central Massachusetts, the organization reconstructed from the Colleges of Worcester Consortium, will officially open its newly renovated office Wednesday, in a building that will reflect its name.

The Hanover Insurance Group reported a 5.4-percent jump in first-quarter revenue and a 15-percent increase in operating income in spite of tougher winter weather that can lead to higher insurance claims from property damage.

Gov. Deval Patrick on Tuesday announced that his administration is funneling $1.4 million in federal funding to help manufacturers and other companies impacted by sequestration and cuts to the nation's defense budget.

Woburn-based LifeLine Ambulance Services has renewed its Worcester lease and expanded its fleet after signing contracts with several new health care facilities.

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Illinois-based AbbVie reported that worldwide net sales rose 5.4 percent, to $4.6 billion in the first quarter of 2014, over 2013. The pharmaceutical firm also reported net earnings of $980 million or 61 cents per share.

Cable operator Charter Communications is expanding its Worcester operations with plans to renovate the former Sam's Club building on Barber Street, the company announced.

After five months of daily service out of Worcester Regional Airport, JetBlue has reached its 50,000th passenger,...