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As Worcester commemorates its 300th anniversary next year, there will be much to celebrate. Clearly, the city is enjoying a renaissance. 

While we are focused on wrapping up 2021 business, while trying to focus on the spirit of the holiday season, all with an eye on January and beyond, it's that time of year when people are anticipating the annual ritual of New Year’s resolutions.

When young people are connected to employment and workforce experience, they learn about navigating the professional world and workplace dynamics, earn a paycheck and gain other valuable skills and perspectives, while employers develop the next generation of talent and provide an important pathway to economic opportunity and a stronger community.

Looking into the crystal ball for 2022 in WBJ’s annual Economic Forecast survey, our readers don’t have quite the same level of optimism for the upcoming year at they did heading into 2021

Last year, Alli DiVincenzo and her partners founded One Fun Company, planning to turn their Splatz hand soap into a fun way for children to wash their hands. With strong sales out of the gate, the startup has high ambitions for taking the concept to other realms of personal hygiene.

If the coronavirus pandemic has taught the Central Massachusetts business community anything, it is the need for owners and executives to stay on their toes, don’t panic, act decisively, and take advantage of new opportunities as the landscape shifts.

Trauma can be difficult to discuss with others. First responders are dedicated to protecting others and often put themselves at the bottom of the priority list.

People are on the move at UMass Memorial Medical Group, Bryley Systems, Shrewsbury Federal Credit Union and more.

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