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State economic-development agency MassDevelopment – which provides financing solutions such as low-interest loans and tax credits to developers, businesses, nonprofits and communities – has been a major player in Worcester’s urban growth initiatives.

As Worcester grows, so does its appeal to investors and developers.

Even in the coronavirus pandemic, the heart of Worcester and its cultural and arts institutions are optimistic and committed to supporting and growing the community.

When Becker College in Worcester announced it will be closing its doors in August, the Massachusetts Digital Games Institute had a big question to answer. The statewide center for video game entrepreneurship, known as MassDiGi, had been based at the college since its start a decade ago. Where would it go now?

Strong fundamentals, committed leadership, anchoring institutions, vibrant culture, and untapped potential: Bo Menkiti’s five reasons for why Worcester, why now.

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Power dynamics in the Central Massachusetts business community made two major shifts in 2021, due to the two major events upending the entire global community.

On June 1, Amy Lynn Chase plans to open her latest entrepreneurial venture – the third location of her clothing store Haberdash, this time on Cape Cod in the town of Harwich Port. The expansion marks her first business effort outside of Central Massachusetts.

The hospitality industry is filled with small businesses who often employ a handful of people and are important to their communities, offering high-profile and well-known locations for people to gather and rally around.