Leominster

The merger between UMass Memorial Health Care two hospitals in North Central Massachusetts is emblematic of an ongoing trend of hospital consolidation.

With the new federal overtime pay rule set to take effect Dec. 1, Central Massachusetts businesses are educating themselves, planning changes – and offering opinions.

Who made the cut? See which young professionals are making a difference now and into the future for the Central Massachusetts business community.

UMass Memorial Health Care is exploring a potential merger between its two hospitals in North Central Massachusetts.

All but two of the acute-care hospitals in Central Massachusetts were profitable last year, pushing the overall margin for the region to fourth best out of the seven regions in the state.

The unemployment rate in Worcester continued a downward trend in July, according to the latest numbers from the state.

Fidelity Bank has hired Brenda Woods as the bank's new Gardner branch manager and a vice president.

Mount Wachusett Community College has received a five-year, $1.18 million Federal grant that will help adults in the region successfully transition to college or other postsecondary education.

Following its merger with Barre Savings Bank and strong financial performance in 2015 and into 2016, Fidelity Bank has grown to the second largest mutual bank in Worcester County, CEO Edward Manzi announced at the bank's annual meeting.

The president of Leominster's Exchange Authority announced on Tuesday he will retire with the company replacing the leader from within.