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What a difference a year makes.

Startups have navigated the perilous Valley of Death period with varying levels of success. Conifer Life Sciences Group at MBI is trying to change that.

A factory on Southbridge Street could be key in unlocking a faster and more cost-effective way to fight the housing crisis: modular construction.

A third-generation roofer based in Fitchburg, Cochran earned his MBA from Fitchburg State University and turned the family trade into a business with locations in Massachusetts, Florida, and Connecticut. He now hopes to pass the tradition on to his son, continuing the legacy into a fourth generation.

Heat pumps have become all the rage in building technology, especially this past year. It’s probably because federal incentives may be going away soon, and the price of the units is likely heading north.

Attempts to bypass the Constitution or to work around our justice system weaken its effectiveness. They erode the public’s trust in our leaders and our expectation of fairness in the courts. No one is above the law.

Mass layoffs and workforce reductions are a harsh reality in business. In their aftermath, low morale, fear of being next, and employee burnout are common challenges.

"The best partnerships aren’t transactional. They’re transformative," writes George Aronstein is chief operating officer of APEX Entertainment.

Choosing the right web partner matters. It can be the difference between a smart investment and a costly misfire.

One of the main reasons for this struggle is the lack of knowledge about the business selling process, which often worsens their exit options, leading to an undervaluation or even a shutdown without a proper exit.