Southborough

In January, Kim Boericke was named the firm’s first female CEO in its 30-year history.

Clinical research organization Veristat has a new leader as the Southborough-based firm promoted Kim McLean Boericke to the role of CEO.

Southborough technology firm Virtusa is expanding its presence further into Asia with the acquisition of SmartSoC Solutions, a semiconductor manufacturer out of India.

Hayden Wood Insurance Agency in Southborough, a firm with a specialty in insuring collector cars and motorsport vehicles, has been acquired by New York-based financial firm.

Southborough voters overwhelmingly approved a zoning change at a town meeting on Monday night, opening the door for a potential Costco location.

Alliance’s existing facilities are located in Marlborough, Templeton, Braintree, Brockton, Foxborough, Peabody, Quincy, and Wrentham.

"Joining Virtusa allows us to leverage our telecommunications expertise with global delivery capability and reach a broader base of clients in the communications industry," Sincera CEO Sanjay Jain said.

Virtusa, a digital engineering and IT firm based in Southborough, has acquired Mav3rik, an Australian-based company focused on helping firms utilize Salesforce products.

The Power 100 edition is an annual report on how power is shared and expended in Central Massachusetts each year, as told through the 100 people who are most effectively wielding their influence, with a special focus on those creating change and bringing new ideas to the forefront.

Two Central Massachusetts small businesses have turned to alternative, community-based fundraising methods to support their expansion efforts.