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The merger is expected to be completed by early 2026 and will result in a $1.15-billion entity. The newly-combined firm will serve more than 62,850 members with 8 branch locations.

Inc. magazine’s 2025 list of the fastest-growing companies includes 17 Central Massachusetts businesses, with a Worcester-based company leading the local pack with its first-ever appearance on the list.

Lifeward had a second executive join its C-suite transition in two months as the Marlborough-based medical device has selected its new CFO.

The Women’s Executive Academy is a joint effort by Nichols College and Worcester Business Journal designed to help female professionals achieve their career goals, with a particular focus on reaching executive positions, such as CEO, president, and executive director.

Both will serve two-year terms for the advocacy group supporting mental health and addiction services throughout the commonwealth. 

New platforms for easier boarding, upgraded drainage infrastructure to prevent flooding, and the completion of a rail trail are among the upgrades at Natick Center Commuter Rail Station following a $40 million overhaul.

Norton’s use of personal guaranties for business dealings potentially throws the future of key Downtown Worcester properties into question. 

Big Y is seeking to offer 4,000 local products sourced from partnerships with more than 500 local businesses.

Westborough-based optics firm has named Erich Manz, a former executive at New Hampshire-based Allegro MicroSystems, as its replacement for its retiring CFO.

The hospital hopes to see its first patient at its expanded emergency department by November 2026.