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🔒Revolutionary collapse: The rise and fall of the once-largest cannabis employer in Central Mass.

Just four years ago, Fitchburg-based company Rev Clinics was one of the biggest players in the Massachusetts marijuana industry, with its products available in about 75% of the then-200 dispensaries across the state.

🔒A helping hand: First cohort of startups at new Worcester entrepreneurship hub look to develop healthcare innovations

Its first programming since its official launch in June, Auxilium’s three-month accelerator program is designed to help early startups.

🔒From the Editor: The Sept. 8 edition, brought to you by the interns

To encourage young people to enter the industry, WBJ has run an Editorial Internship Program over the last nine years, offering a place where college students can hone their skills and learn about the importance of journalism.

🔒Ocean State Job Lot in Westborough to become one of retailer’s largest stores

Ocean State Job Lot’s Westborough location is about to become one the big box’s largest stores.
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🔒Optimizing estate plans under Trump’s megabill

The changes introduced by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act necessitate a thorough review and adjustment of estate plans. There is a guide for family businesses owners to ensure compliance and optimize tax outcomes.

🔒Q&A: Fidelity Bank executive focused on building client-focused relationships

Three years ago, Joann Marsili stepped into her role at Fidelity Bank. Since then, she has led a marketing strategy designed to connect and support the 67,000 small businesses across Central Massachusetts.

🔒A Thousand Words: Chip Norton’s bankruptcy

With five lawsuits against him, Charles “Chip” Norton has filed for bankruptcy. The owner of prominent Worcester properties including the Mercantile Center disclosed $1.69 million in debt in filings with U.S. Bankruptcy Court, but creditors say he has nearly $70 million in debt stemming from personal guarantees he made.

🔒Editorial: Cooperation is key to ballpark district’s success

After the fire and brimstone vitriol coming out of the Worcester City Council and Worcester Redevelopment Authority late last year, it’s encouraging to hear the City of Worcester is engaging in more constructive conversation with developer Madison Properties and its president, Denis Dowdle.
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🔒Viewpoint: Federal agriculture subsidies not enriching Central Mass. farmers

The high cost of land, energy, and other inputs make farming in Massachusetts much more expensive than in other states. So much so, in fact, that it costs more for farmers to produce crops in Massachusetts than they earn selling them.

🔒101: Cutting costs when times are tight

Amid inflation, supply chain disruptions, and rising operating expenses, targeted cost-cutting measures can help companies weather the storm.
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