Greater Worcester

Venture capitalist Eric Paley is joining Gov. Maura Healey's Cabinet as her new economic development secretary, the governor announced Tuesday, a job in which he'll lead the administration's efforts to make Massachusetts more competitive and a place for businesses to thrive.

Dr. Michael Collins, the longest-serving chancellor of UMass Chan Medical School, will step down from his role leading the Worcester institution at the end of the 2025-2026 academic school year.

UMass Chan Medical School has named Patrick Gallagher as the Worcester university’s new chief human resources officer.

The increase in gas prices stems largely from the Iran and Israel conflict that broke out on June 13 and was intensified when the United States bombed Iranian nuclear facilities.

Diaz wrote a piece in February for WBJ where she pondered the future of her business amid several small business closures in Worcester.  

As artificial intelligence expands its presence within health care, UMass Chan Medical School in Worcester has partnered with a Virginia-based incubator to evaluate AI products to promote innovation and establish guidelines for AI deployment in patient care.

The unemployment rate in Massachusetts climbed once again in May, widening the gap between the state and the nation as a whole following a year of nearly flat job growth in the Bay State.

Worcester Business Journal was honored for its investigative reporting into Massachusetts’ cannabis agency and named one of the top overall publications at the annual 2025 Alliance of Area Business Publishers journalism competition Friday evening.

“Sending out BIG thank yous to everyone who has been part of the Flying Rhino Café journey,” the Facebook post from Flying Rhino reads.

The brand is recognized as one of the fastest-growing chains in the U.S. by Restaurant Business Magazine, according to its website.