North County

Worcester State University criminal justice majors will be able to get a master's degree in counter-terrorism a year ahead of time under a new agreement with Nichols College in Dudley.

Industrial properties in Clinton, Gloucester and Wilmington and an office building in Framingham have been added to a non-profit's list of properties available to businesses for immediate occupancy and development.

The redevelopment of a 190,000-square-foot Pepperell industrial building got another big boost from MassDevelopment, which has supplemented its original $2.25-million loan with another $1.45 million.

The SHINE Initiative, a Worcester agency raising awareness of mental health conditions, has named a new executive director.

Bed-and-breakfasts used to be the little guys on the block in hospitality before anyone could rent their place on Airbnb. But in Central Mass., at least, they're holding their own.

Central Massachusetts is square in the middle of a robust gaming market without a casino to call our own. But, really, we don't need one.

The fight for entertainment dollars is not getting easier for Central Massachusetts venues and attractions, even if leaders aren't sure how casino competition will play out.

Twelve Central Mass. businesspersons have landed new roles at organizations like Reliant Medical Group, the Worcester County Bar Association and Rollstone Bank & Trust.

The UMass Cancer Walk and Run will have a new feature in its 20th year: a challenge among businesses to raise money to help fight cancer and aid patients.

Ayer energy company AMSC saw revenues rise 41 percent in the first quarter, hitting $12.6 million, the company reported Tuesday.