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An urban revitalization plan covering 118 acres in downtown Worcester has been approved by the state, opening up the city to leverage the power of eminent domain on 24 properties singled out in the plan.

Marlborough snack maker Barbara's, the maker of Puffins Cereal, announced last week it will bring pumpkin-flavored Puffins back to stores this fall.

The company behind the 6.2-acre The Grid District development has partnered with a restaurant group for its six eateries in a novel partnership that could be a boon to both organization.

Framingham's TJX has announced a public offering of $1 billion in notes that it will use for corporate expenses, working capital and to offset previous notes.

Framingham brewer Jack's Abby Craft Lager has proposed expanding its new facilities even further by opening a tasting room at the building next door to its 100 Clinton St. location.

Over 1,000 hires have been made as Big Y continues the process of taking over ownership of eight Massachusetts Hannaford Supermarkets being divested in connection with the merger between Hannaford and Stop and Shop in July.

A $20,000 micro-loan has helped establish a new small business in Townsend as it looked to relocate and expand its operations.

The 102-year-old, family owned Worcester company Barrows Hardware is set to break ground on a 6,300 square foot expansion tomorrow.

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

Seven experts with experience in marijuana policy, including legal, medical and business types, will help a group of 20 Massachusetts voters dive headfirst into the debate over the marijuana legalization ballot question in order to give fellow voters easy to understand information on the initiative.