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To help you navigate the ins and outs of the region's business community, WBJ has compiled a list for its Economic Forecast edition of 22 people who will have an outsized role in shaping those trends.

From technological innovations to changing the concept of traditional banking, the future of finance is going digital and breaking free from its previous brick and mortar confines.

The year has been one of recovery and resilience for schools like Clark University and Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Meanwhile, Becker College’s closure served as a stark reminder of the fate many smaller institutions may be facing. 

The coronavirus pandemic is a turning point in history, impacting society for generations to come.

The future of office and retail space is still uncertain as remote work and e-commerce maintain strong holds on the economy. One thing that seems certain: the housing market has perhaps never been hotter.

Every year, WBJ's editorial staff makes 10 predictions for news events in the coming year. Turns out, 2021 was almost impossible to predict, as we got three right.

Manufacturing is a $6.5-billion industry in Central Massachusetts, with multiple sectors experiencing upheaval in 2021. Here’s what is on tap for next year.

In more ways than one, diversity, equity, and inclusion in Central Massachusetts is a work in progress.

Biotechnology in Central Massachusetts is a rapidly growing industry, characterized as much by its big players as its nascent, up-and-coming companies. Together, players old and new stand to define what biotech in and around Worcester will look like for generations to come.

Every December, the WBJ Editorial Staff makes 10 predictions of news events and trends coming in the next year for the Central Massachusetts economy.