Franklin

BJ’s Wholesale Club shoppers can soon expect to see an increase in their yearly billing statements as the Marlborough-based retailer plans on raising membership fees in the new year.

Marlborough-based BJ’s Wholesale Club has named Scott Schmadeke as executive vice president, chief operations officer, effective immediately.

Employees at companies including Cornerstone Bank, ERA Key Realty Services, and Flexcon Holdings Trust are advancing in their careers.

A 95,600-square-foot former mill in Franklin has been sold for $1.5 million, following an August vote which saw the Franklin Town Council vote to rezone the site.

Twenty-three Central Massachusetts businesses made the 2024 Inc. 5000, an annual list of the nation’s 5000 fastest-growing companies compiled by Inc. magazine.

“Fuss & O’Neill is a great fit for us, given their long and illustrious history of client-focused consulting.” Onsite President David Formato said.

Advocates, a Framingham-based human services nonprofit, will open an autism training center for businesses and a social space for children and families impacted by autism.

Dean College, the Franklin-based private higher educational institution, will create a School of Performing Arts, which will merge the School of the Arts and the Joan Phelps Palladino School of Dance.

Employees at Bowditch & Dewey, Leominster Credit Union, and JNP Coffee are making upward moves.

No reason or exact timeframe for Elmore’s departure was given.