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🔒Speak up for more than just yourself

My daughter has a sticker on her favorite water bottle reading: “Be a good human.” I asked her what that means, and she said, “It means to be kind, respectful, […]

🔒Stock buybacks jump 93% at largest Central Mass. public companies following tax change

Public companies across the country – as well as others in Central Massachusetts including TJX Cos. and Hologic – have been spending more money than ever buying their own shares.

🔒Micron Solutions eyes growth, profitability after flurry of leadership changes

With new leadership in place and a bold new contract, Micron Solutions is poised for a recovery and profitability in the near future after operating in the red for much of the past four years.

🔒After taking over UMass’ Worcester hospitals, Michael Gustafson is working to keep patients local

Michael Gustafson followed his older brother into a career as a surgeon, working in pediatric surgery for years until making an unusual move for someone in his field: He went to business school.

🔒Indicators of a slowing economy are here, but they might not add up to a looming recession

Employment declined across the Worcester metropolitan area in the first half of the year, and an index compiled by Assumption College calls for a rebound in the months ahead.