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Struck Catering to close in December following 25 years in business

After 25 years in business, Worcester staple Struck Catering will shut its doors for good come Dec. 15. Struck has grown to employ approximately 60 wait and kitchen staff and bartenders.

Redemption Rock Brewing will close permanently on Dec. 29

The closure will mark the end of a near-six-year run for the small craft brewery, which saw it navigate a global pandemic while becoming a prominent member of the city’s small business scene.

Mass. legalizes craft beer sales at farmers markets

The legislative change, completed as part of the sweeping economic development bill signed by Gov. Maura Healey on Thursday, allows for direct-to-consumer sales for off-site consumption.
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Mass. launches tax incentive for businesses hiring National Guard members

Massachusetts businesses hiring members of the National Guard will now receive a $2,000 tax credit as part of the state’s initiative to expand economic opportunities for those serving in the military. 

Francis Carroll, longtime Worcester business leader and philanthropist, dies

Francis Carroll, a longtime leader in the Worcester business and nonprofit communities and Korean War veteran, has passed away.

Failed oversight: Beset by infighting, a toxic culture, and an investigation into its leadership, the Cannabis Control Commission isn’t effectively performing its functions

A months-long WBJ investigation shows how a dysfunctional agency hollowed out by turnover, bogged down by infighting, and plagued by a fuzzy leadership structure is impeding businesses in a struggling industry.

🔒Transforming communities: These three Central Mass. municipalities have taken different roads to revitalization

Central Massachusetts is a region that likes to wax nostalgic about bustling main streets and tight-knit mill communities. A lot has changed over the decades, with shifts in the way people do their shopping, the decline of traditional manufacturing, and the rise in tech industries. And our communities have shifted with the times.
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🔒Q&A: Brothers bring flavor to Central Mass.

Tom and Nick Bedrosian always knew they wanted to go into business together. Growing up, the brothers did not know what their business would look like, but after creating an all-purpose seasoning in their family kitchen, an idea for a spice company was born.

🔒A new outlook: MetroWest chamber’s new CEO leans into community engagement and growth as he begins his tenure

Shah plans on leveraging his experience in public education and nonprofit work to promote education among business owners.
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