Greater Worcester

These firms incorporated with the Mass. Secretary of State from Sept. 1-15.

Recreational and medical marijuana could be a $1.1-billion industry in Massachusetts by 2020, and Athol wants in.

Creating a winning marketing plan is to work within realistic goals, resources and options. This drives results.

The Wellesley College philosophy professor who bought the Main Street building in Worcester wants to start the Emengini Institute for Comparative Studies.

The Hanover Theatre in Worcester generated $9.2 million in revenue in fiscal 2017, which is a record and double what the theater made when it opened in 2008.

When Holdstein took over the JCC 17 years ago, the organization was more than $1 million in debt and hurting for members and revenue.

President Nancy Crimmin was promoted from interim president without a broader search for a new Becker College leader, because of the board of trustees wanted to continue the success of her predecessor.

Cormier's Self Defense Academy of Holliston marked its 30-year anniversary of teaching men, women, teens and children karate and jujitsu.

Milford Regional has turned around its financial fortunes with net income of $2.2 million and is poised to remain independent in a consolidating industry.

10) Diverse and stable economy. Worcester is home to companies of all sizes from various industries including manufacturing, life sciences, education, healthcare and financial services.