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Worcester Restaurant Week returns for summer edition

Worcester Restaurant Week is back, allowing local diners to enjoy a three-course meal for less than $30 per person at participating Central Massachusetts eateries.

CHIA: Black and Hispanic residents faced the most unmet health-related needs in 2023

Nearly 40% of Massachusetts residents dealt with at least one unmet health-related social need in 2023, with that rate disproportionately magnified among Black and Hispanic Bay Staters, according to a new report from state health officials.

New WBJ award to honor military veteran executives, nominations now open

Worcester Business Journal is seeking award nominations of notable executives with military experience for its Focus on Veterans in Business edition. 

Fallon Health CFO departs, VP promoted to interim role

Before his departure, Bailey had previously served as the nonprofit health insurer’s interim president and CEO between January and July of 2024.
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Central Mass. schools granted $6.6M to train adults for high-demand professions

A total of 680 adult learners will benefit from a combined $6.6 million in funding from the Massachusetts state government, seeking to boost training in high-demand occupations within the trades, construction, and manufacturing sectors.

Housing group pursuing ballot initiative to cap rent increases

Bay Staters might have the chance next year to vote on a proposed law to limit rent increases.

Economists predict slower Mass. GDP growth in response to Trump-era trade and tariff policies

Job and labor force surveys are starting to pick up on the early impacts of President Donald Trump's trade and tariff policies and other federal government shifts to Massachusetts, economists at MassBenchmarks said as they predicted a slowdown in growth.

ASPCA covering adoption fees for cats & dogs at East Brookfield animal shelter on Thursday

The endeavor will see the ASPCA cover adoption fees for dogs eight-months-old and older and cats two-years-old and older.
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Charlton auto dealership sold to partnership backed by $2M WBDC small business loan

Worcester Business Development Corp. has added Butler GMC to its Small Business Administration 504 Loan portfolio.

Lifeward expands Middle East reach, offers mobility treadmills to six new countries

Lifeward mobility products will be available in six new countries following the company's expanded partnership with its England-based distributor. 
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