Greater Worcester

Despite her prominent regional role at Harvard Pilgrim, McEvoy-Zdonczyk is a behind the scenes force of nature behind major developments and organization in the city and the region.

Farm-to-table and craft beer would not be where they are today if not for this husband and wife team.

Cheryl Lapriore keeps things running smoothly at UMass Memorial where she oversees business partnerships, public image and relations, and the fluidity of the executive team.

Though he's been a major player in Central Massachusetts for quite some time, Angelini had a particularly arduous task ahead of him this past year: select a new leader at the The Hanover Insurance Group.

As the owners & shareholders of Polar Beverages & Wachusett Mountain Ski Area, the Crowley family holds a huge amount of influence in the region.

Armed with $1.25 billion and plans to acquire hospitals, Steward Health Care of Boston is making inroads into Central Massachusetts.

O'Sullivan has been promoting biotechnology in Central Massachusetts for years and has helped it grow into what it is today.

Anderson melds personal interests with professional to bring events to Worcester and raise its international visibility.

Even as little as one year ago, Worcester was facing a hotel shortage, but now as Worcester continues its urban renaissance, Thomas is ensuring a hotel expansion is in the mix.

As interest in making biomanufacturing a bigger player in the state's economy grows, McCready is the top man at the state level pointing to Central Massachusetts and the advantages the region brings to such plans.