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In Worcester, many businesses have been hurting, particularly small businesses in the hospitality industry and those serving low-income neighborhoods.

In venture capital, there is a major focus on de-risking a company to the point where an investor feels comfortable putting money in.

People are on the move at GFA Federal Credit Union, ERA Key Realty Services, Open Sky Community Services and more.

Flexible schedules are becoming more common, a way for employees to better balance home and work, especially with added responsibilities of higher education, long commutes, or multiple jobs.

Today, devote 60 minutes to review and update settings on your browsers, social media, email, and virtual home assistants. Find out where you may be vulnerable to cyberattacks, malware, phishing scams.

The first months of the pandemic introduced new and persistent stressors to our lives. Over the past year, this stress burden has started to seem like a normal part of life. 

Over the years, I have participated in a lot of speaking engagements where almost always students or attendees can ask questions afterward. There are always a few repeat questions asked of me specifically; Where do I find inspiration for my bakery?

The Worcester metro area benefits in part by relying less on tourism or major conventions, two areas crippled during the pandemic. That's helped it exceed national hotel occupancy averages, even as numbers have declined sharply locally.

Caterers who survived 2020 are expecting a far better 2021, between rescheduled events, a demand for weddings and other family gatherings, and a widely expected return to some sort of post-pandemic normalcy by around the middle of the year.