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Precision Optics revenue jumps 17%

Precision Optics of Gardner, helped by higher demand for its products and the introduction of new offerings, saw a 17-percent jump in revenue growth in its latest quarter while the company cut its losses, it said Thursday.

Heywood’s treatment center gets go-ahead in Petersham

Plans are moving forward for Heywood Healthcare of Gardner to open an in-patient facility providing detox and behavioral care services at the Sisters of Assumption property in Petersham.

Hospitals go green to help meet energy demand

With one Midwestern hospital now operating off the grid, energy independence appears within reach for hospitals. Find out about the local push for renewables in our April 13 print article.

Experts: Wind energy still has potential in Mass.

Wind power has always had a blustery outlook in Massachusetts. With a dense population and lower wind speeds compared with flat-plain states, the Bay State was never going to become the Wind Farm State.
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Gardner’s manufacturing past helps push it into the future

Like many communities, Gardner was once a thriving manufacturing city that struggled after losing much of that old manufacturing base. Today, the city's economic base includes a mix of small businesses and manufacturers that are expected to boost manufacturing employment in the "Chair City."

Workers’ Credit Union results bring ‘GiveBack’ to members

The board of directors for the Workers' Credit Union approved a payout of more than $2.5 million to members as a result of the credit union's performance in 2014, according to a news release Wednesday from the credit union.

Four years of higher education in Central Mass. for $30K

Four public institutions of higher education in Central Massachusetts are collaborating to guarantee qualifying students four years of post-secondary schooling for $30,000.

For some nonprofits, revenue-generating ventures boost the mission

In a back room of the American Antiquarian Society in Worcester, teams work at cataloging and digitizing the organization's collection of American printed artifacts. It's just one example of a group of Central Massachusetts nonprofits that use business ventures to round out grant and foundational funds as part of their revenue mix.
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New England Peptide to expand in Gardner

Biomedical firm New England Peptide (NEP) will expand its Gardner facility to create additional research and production space, the company announced Tuesday.

Precision Optics reports 3% revenue slip

Optical instruments maker Precision Optics of Gardner reported a 3-percent year-over-year drop in revenue for its most recently competed quarter, but cited increased interest in the company's products.
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