Email Newsletters

Gardner

Worcester State, QCC & MWCC begin to reverse enrollment declines

After years of declines, enrollment picked up significantly in the fall semester for Worcester State University and both Central Massachusetts community colleges.

🔒With enrollment at 10-year lows, Central Mass. public colleges see big things from free tuition plan

Enrollment has hit a 10-year low at all five of the state universities and community colleges in Central Massachusetts, with a considerable drop between fiscal 2020 and fiscal 2023.

Reliant Foundation grants $850K to 54 Central Mass. nonprofits

Dozens of Central Massachusetts nonprofits have received funds ranging from $5,000 to $30,000, as part of the Worcester-based Reliant Foundation’s 2023 community grants.
ADVERTISEMENT

Heywood Healthcare scales back urgent care operations at Gardner location

Heywood Urgent Care and parent company Heywood Healthcare, which has filed for bankruptcy, are dialing back urgent care offerings at the 266 Main St. location in Gardner. Starting in December, the office will no longer accept same-day walk-in patients for the general public.

North Central Mass. chamber to launch low-cost fund for real estate development

The North Central Massachusetts Development Corp. is creating new funding opportunities for real estate developers.

Lawsuits piling up over unpaid work at now-bankrupt Heywood hospital

The lawsuit against Consigli was filed in Worcester County Superior Court on Monday by Structures Unlimited, a New Hampshire-based company specializing in the construction and installation of skylights. 

Report: Maternity care in North Worcester County was poor before Leominster closure

The healthcare landscape in North Central Massachusetts faces detriments in prenatal care and median distance to hospitals with comprehensive services, according to two state reports.
ADVERTISEMENT

Precision Optics production, revenue down as losses grow

Gardner optical manufacturer Precision Optics reported a low revenue quarter for the first of its fiscal 2024, which ended Sept. 30. Revenue for the quarter was down 15%, which the company attributed to purchaser reaction to a righting of the supply chain.

🔒Five years after adult-use dispensaries opened, Mass. cannabis businesses have more banking options

After a ballot initiative to legalize medical marijuana was approved by Massachusetts voters in the 2012 election, finding a bank that was willing to provide services to a cannabis business was a bit like trying to buy marijuana before it was legal.
ADVERTISEMENT

Latest Stories

More Business News
ADVERTISEMENT

Thought Leadership

More Thought Leadership

Career Opportunities

Chief Financial Officer

The Girl Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts
,
Worcester, MA
$125,000 - $135,000

Retail and Customer Service Specialist

Girl Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts
,
Worcester, MA
$20/hour

Communications & Events Coordinator

Girls Inc. of Worcester
,
Worcester, MA
Hourly Rate: $24–$27.88/hr (based on experience)
More Jobs | Submit a Job
More Events | Submit an Event

Get our email newsletter

Stay up-to-date on the companies, people and issues that impact businesses in Central Massachusetts.

Close the CTA