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In WBJ’s annual survey of readers regarding their outlook for next year, the overwhelming consensus is 2020 was not a good year for businesses in Massachusetts, but 2021 will almost certainly bring better fortunes.

The defining moment of my 2020 was the eight-minute video showing in excruciating detail George Floyd’s killing at the hands of Minneapolis police.

Like the majority of Central Massachusetts colleges, Anna Maria College decided to open its campus for the fall semester, with enhanced safety measures to protect against the coronavirus.

This year has taught us many lessons, but perhaps one of the biggest takeaways from 2020 is...

People are on the move at Elevate Counseling Services, Anna Maria College, Open Sky Community Services and more.

When we think about what future business leaders will need to thrive in a world of constant change, we must consider empowering them with the personal skills to help them navigate an uncertain future. Who exactly are tomorrow’s business leaders? They are the students who are enrolled in elementary, middle, and high school. 

A 2019 study by Harvard Business School Assistant Professor Ashley Whillans showed 80% of U.S. workers say they do not feel recognized for the work they do.

10) Read all available news sources for updates. Whether you read the WBJ or local newspapers, read...

One of our government-provided assistance plans during the pandemic was the Paycheck Protection Program loan. The Small Business Administration, with the help of banks, gave out more than 5 million loans, making this program one of the most popular for small business. There was a great deal of confusion getting these loans and even more confusion later, as the rules and regulations changed. 

I interviewed Jake Sumner, upper school dean of student life at Worcester Academy; he is a white,...