Greater Worcester

Worcester Business Journal has launched the annual survey of its readers for the end-of-year Economic Forecast special edition, in order to ascertain business leaders' outlooks on the Central Massachusetts economy in the coming year.

Lawmakers did deviate from their plans for the week to meet only on Monday and Thursday, adding a Wednesday session.

Florida-based Haven Health Management is expanding its substance abuse treatment facility in Worcester with a new unit focused on providing mental health care.

A mixed-use building located at 51 Hamilton St. in Worcester containing a nail salon studio and an apartment has been sold to a Southborough-based corporation.

A Lancaster auto repair shop and an adjacent parking lot have been sold to the owner of a Clinton-based auto garage. 

Stephen Marohn has been named president of specialty property and casualty for the Hanover Insurance Group in Worcester. He will lead several groups at the insurance company, including excess and surplus business, specialty industrial business, and specialty general liability.

With no end in sight to the staring contest over what strings to attach to emergency shelter funding, the Legislature now appears on track for the most overdue closeout budget in nearly three decades.

Nearly two decades have passed since WBJ created an awards specifically for healthcare professionals. Today, though, such an honor feels more important than ever.

While the first five years saw more than $5 billion in sales and hundreds of businesses opening, uncertainty awaits ahead for the next five years.

International Workplace Group plans to open up several new co-working spaces in Massachusetts, including two in Worcester, one in Southborough, and one in Leominster.