Small Business

Smaller cannabis companies are white labeling and collaborating as they try to survive a fierce pricing competition against large corporations in an increasingly saturated market.

The Devens Eco-Efficiency Center is a nonprofit providing programs to help companies make more efficient choices, such as by creating The Great Exchange, a marketplace for the reuse of materials destined for the trash.

Scarlet Spa and Wellness Center was approved for a $32,000 loan from the North Central Massachusetts Development Corp.

Worcester Business Journal has been honored by the New England Newspaper & Press Association for coverage of diversity, equity, and inclusion issues, along with Polar Park, opinion commentary, editorial cartoons, and special sections on Worcester’s 300th anniversary and the 40 Under Forty awards.

Renew You MedSpa has received a $75,000 loan from the North Central Massachusetts Development Corp.

Lost Shoe Brewing and Roasting celebrated the fourth anniversary of its founding on May 11. With that in mind, the owners of Lost Shoe sat down with WBJ to talk about what they’ve learned and what they’re looking forward to.

Will Oliveira has done this largely on his own. He got financing through Hudson-based Avidia Bank and built the state-of-the-art facility the way he wanted.

As the third leader to take over GFA Federal Credit Union in three years, Mark Hettinger brings a track record of asset growth and technological innovation.

Chuck Brown was stuck between turning his home into a full-time business or taking out loans to push the project to the next step to open a business in a commercial space. Eventually, Brown’s connections in education led to him meeting.

Aeronaut Brewing and Julio’s Liquors announced that they’re collaborating on a new beer to be sold exclusively at the Westborough liquor store and on draught at Firefly’s BBQ in Marlborough.