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Worcester seeks to ease startup cost for businesses

The City of Worcester is exploring changes to its regulations that would ease the costs for businesses with heavy water uses.

Worcester CleanTech Incubator launches

The Worcester CleanTech Incubator formally launched on Thursday as part of an all-day energy conference hosted by the Northeast Clean Energy Council.

Employers oppose legalized marijuana; cite uncertainty and insurance concerns

Joining sheriffs and hospitals that have already declared their opposition to legalizing adult use of marijuana, employers are also coming out against the likely 2016 ballot question.

MetroWest chamber trying to form cooperative advocacy

Paul Joseph took over the MetroWest Chamber of Commerce on Sept. 14, advocating for changes in the way chambers operate.
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Tapping Worcester’s innovative potential

Even though there is no traditional pass to entrepreneurship, one such as Ja-Nae Duane's that includes professional opera and writing is notable.

Worcester thought through medical marijuana process

Worcester City Manager Edward Augustus talks about the methodical approach the city used to secure a $450,000 agreement for the city's first medical marijuana dispensary.

Mass. fantasy sports regulations coming Friday

Attorney General Maura Healey will file her final regulations for the pay-to-play daily fantasy sports industry on Friday.

Wormtown Brewery grew 400% in first year on Shrewsbury Street

Worcester's homegrown brewery is celebrating a massive growth in production in its first year at its Shrewsbury Street location, even as it prepares for a 50,000-square-foot expansion.
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Natick man named small business owner of the year

Robert Jacob George – the founder, president and CEO of Natick's StratComm – has been named Massachusetts' small business owner of the year by the U.S. Small Business Administration.

AG encourages wait and see on marijuana legalization

Attorney General Maura Healey encourages wait and see approach to marijuana legalization in Massachusetts.
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