Greater Worcester

The National Science Foundation has awarded $1.1 million to a Worcester Polytechnic Institute professor for a five-year study of bacteria in stressful conditions, the school announced Wednesday.

The Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce and the development arm of the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday announced a partnership to bring microloan services to the city of Worcester and South Worcester County.

The Health Foundation of Central Massachusetts is inviting new grant applications for its Activation Fund in 2017.

Unum Group has added vision and dental insurance to its employee benefits packages, the Tennessee-based insurance giant announced Wednesday.

Dr. Debra Twehous has been named medical director at Fairlawn Rehabilitation Hospital in Worcester, the hospital announced Tuesday.

UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester said it plans to partner with Dana-Farber on adult oncology services.

Worcester condominium management services provider Rickman Companies announced it has been acquired by Great North Property Management of New Hampshire.

The Nativity School of Worcester has named Patrick T. Maloney as its new president effective immediately, according to a statement released Monday.

The Gun Parlor Inc. in Worcester will pay up to $35,000 and bring its gun sale policies into compliance with state laws.

Emuge Corp. announced last week that it has introduced tool grinding and reconditioning services at its West Boylston facility for its own products and the products of others.