North County

Local economists huddled in late January to discuss the state of play in Massachusetts and emerged with the consensus conclusion that the fiscal condition of state government represents a "potentially troubling development for both growth and inequality."

A pilot program designed to put cities in touch with economic experts to tackle their most pressing issues has been launched with an initial $1.2 million in funding.

Fitchburg State University has announced that Alberto J.F. Cardelle will be the university's new provost and vice president for academic affairs.

New board members with strong Worcester connections have been added to the Saint Vincent Hospital Board of Trustees.

KRISTIN ZIRKEL was promoted to assistant vice president, senior marketing officer at Clinton Savings Bank in Clinton....

On top of the millions he is personally sinking into the venture, the owner of Worcester's new hockey franchise needs at least $350,000 in corporate sponsorships in a year before the puck can drop on its first season in October 2017.

The ongoing opioid crisis has created a demand for services that Central Massachusetts organizations are working hard to meet.

The Massachusetts Manufacturing Extension Partnership is running a joint program with Greentown Labs in Somerville focused on connecting startups with manufacturers so they can learn from one another.

A 30-year career in the healthcare administration industry with experience in hospitals everywhere from affluent Boston suburbs to the ghettos of Washington, D.C. has helped Edward Moore guide Harrington Healthcare.

Block Advisors is now open at 943 Worcester St. in Natick, offering tax preparation and business services....