Maynard

Shares of Maynard-based communications equipment manufacturer Acacia Communications opened nearly $6 higher Monday after President Donald Trump indicated that he wants to resume doing business with a Chinese telecommunications giant.

Two decades have passed since Digital Equipment Corp. occupied a 58-acre site in Maynard just a mile south of town center. More than half of that time has been spent trying to redevelop the property.

Maynard communications equipment manufacturer Acacia Communications expects a significant financial impact after a Chinese company was banned from U.S. commerce.

Maynard optical communications equipment maker Acacia Communications is suspending its relationship with a Chinese company that was banned from buying American products.

Fast-growing Westford restaurant chain 110 Grill is opening its 13th location Feb. 27 in Athol.

Wachusett Brewing Co. in Westminster is the largest brewery in Central Massachusetts, according to data compiled by Worcester Business Journal.

The historic People's Theatre in downtown Maynard has been sold for $475,000 as the new owners plan to continue to use the renovated building as office space.

Central Massachusetts has several other woman-owned businesses with more than 100 employees, as compiled by the Worcester Business Journal research department.

Six business incubators, makerspaces and coworking spaces in Worcester, Maynard, Framingham and Fitchburg received $453,100 in MassDevelopment grants.

Two of the area's newest breweries will be opening next month as craft beer continues to grow exponentially.