Framingham

TJX Companies, Inc., headquartered in Framingham, endured a massive financial hit in 2020 as the coronavirus pandemic forced the company to temporarily close stores both in the United States and abroad, according to a quarterly earnings report released Wednesday.

Housing authorities in Central Massachusetts brought in more than $9 million in federal funding announced Tuesday for public housing improvements.

Framingham renewable energy company Ameresco has secured an 18-year contract with a New York school district to improve the district’s energy efficiency.

Four cities in Central Massachusetts have been chosen among 20 across Massachusetts to be part of a new statewide program to help with coronavirus vaccinations in underserved communities.

Framingham biosurgical device manufacturer Arch Therapeutics, Inc., plans to raise $6.9 million by entering into securities purchase agreements with certain institutional and accredited investors.

Downtown Framingham, Inc. Executive Director Courtney Thraen will step down in March, the outgoing leader of four years announced on Monday.

Framingham renewable energy company Ameresco has begun work to replace and upgrade Wellesley College’s utility plant.

Leadership behind cannabis testing company MCR Labs, of Framingham, has launched a spinoff consulting and process development firm aimed at helping cannabis companies navigate administrative and business development projects.

The testing and vaccine center will be run by the Brockton Neighborhood Health Center.

Framingham renewable energy company Ameresco has entered a $173-million energy savings performance contract to expand on-site generation, strengthen reliability and enhance resilience at Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Virginia.