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After 15 years as chairman of DetecTogether, a Westborough-based nonprofit working to early cancer detection, organization Founder Jim Coghlin is stepping aside from his board position.

Aspen Aerogel’s efforts in developing technologies to reduce the risk from electrical vehicle fires will potentially receive a big boost from the federal government.

The 3.58-acre shopping plaza located at 164 Milk St. was sold by Smart Retail LLC of Framingham to Indira Investments LLC in a deal finalized on Oct. 8, according to Worcester District Registry of Deeds Records.

Medical device manufacturer Hologic is broadening its focus on women’s health as the Marlborough-based firm has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the California-based medical technology manufacturer Gynesonics. 

Employees at Vision Advertising, Rockland Trust, and the Worcester Art Museum are makeup upward moves in their careers.

Banking and finance leaders at Central Massachusetts institutions see education as a key way to help combat financial illiteracy.

Shah plans on leveraging his experience in public education and nonprofit work to promote education among business owners.

Marlborough-based green energy technology firm ConnectM Technology Solutions has acquired Danvers-based Green Energy Gains.

Hendler Family Brewing was already the largest brewer in Central Massachusetts.

A new urgent care option has arrived in Central Massachusetts as New Hampshire-based ConvenientMD has opened its second Worcester clinic located at 18 Belmont Ave.