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Failed oversight: Beset by infighting, a toxic culture, and an investigation into its leadership, the Cannabis Control Commission isn’t effectively performing its functions

A months-long WBJ investigation shows how a dysfunctional agency hollowed out by turnover, bogged down by infighting, and plagued by a fuzzy leadership structure is impeding businesses in a struggling industry.

CCC selects former government affairs head as new executive director

State cannabis regulators have picked their next executive director, voting Monday to begin the process of bringing back a former head of its government affairs operation to lead the entire agency into a new chapter.

Worcester Auditorium, Gardner redevelopment among Central Mass. economic projects to receive $31M

Fifty-six cities, towns, and organizations throughout Central Massachusetts have been awarded $31.06 million to boost their economic development projects.

🔒Slideshow: Our favorite covers from the last 35 years

They say you can't judge a book by its cover. But newspapers — what choice do you have? Here are some of the best, most interesting, most important, most impactful — and hopefully most enjoyable — Worcester Business Journal covers over the last 35 years, starting with the first one.
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🔒That’s what they said!: Central Mass. business quotes from the last 35 years

WBJ sources over the past 35 years have contributed memorable sentiments.

🔒Fast forward to 2034: Life sciences, the next big thing

As the biomanufacturing sector continues to expand into a wide range of applications, billions of dollars are being spent on biomedical research, targeting diseases and improving patient outcomes with technology.

🔒Fast forward 2034: For the workforce of the future, opportunities and equity loom large

The coming years aren’t just about attracting laboratory and white-collar workers. More opportunities and training options will be needed for the region’s immigrant and lower-income populations to thrive.

🔒Fast forward to 2034: In higher education, colleges will meet students where they are

Becker College’s 2021 closing contained a lesson for Central Massachusetts schools heading into the next decade.
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🔒Fast forward to 2034: At Worcester Regional Airport, momentum building toward more flights, airlines

It’s been 35 years since Worcester Regional Airport saw its passenger traffic peak when 354,000 travelers passed through the airport’s terminal in 1989.

🔒Fast forward to 2034: In health care, drones and AI raise hopes and concerns

The proliferation of artificial intelligence and home health care, and the introduction of delivery drones are just some of the tools expected to change the future of medicine in Central Massachusetts and beyond.
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