Framingham

The TJX Cos. of Framingham reported a strong start to the year, with increases in net sales and a boost in its quarterly profit.

Worcester law firm Fletcher Tilton PC has named Michael Sweeney, former head of the Massachusetts State Lottery, as the law firm’s new executive director.

Several MetroWest towns saw significant year-over-year home price increases in April, thanks largely to low inventory and fierce buyer competition. 

Overall, more than 20,000 PPP loans for a total of $1.8 billion were given out to businesses across Worcester County, with more than 4,800 and $450 million of those loans going to businesses within the city of Worcester, according to data from the SBA.

As a way to fund scholarships for women in brewing throughout Massachusetts, Exhibit ‘A’ Brewing Co. in Framingham has released a new beer.

One of the co-founders of Jack’s Abby Craft Lagers in Framingham was recognized for his advocacy work by a nationwide brewers group.

Union Twist, a new licensed cannabis retailer in Framingham, opened its doors to the public on Monday, embarking on a plan to offer products at lower rates than competitors to draw customers in.

Definitive Healthcare Corp. is promoting one of its existing executives to the CEO role about a year after he joined the company.

HSGS-Ameresco, LLC has been awarded a $7.9-million contract to design and construct a new solar energy system for the U.S. Army.

A New York-based rail system construction company has been fined $220,000 to resolve allegations it failed to pay proper overtime rates to workers on public works projects in Framingham, Cape Cod, and the Berkshires, the Massachusetts Office of the Attorney General announced Tuesday.