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With this April 3 edition, we arrive at another set of awards, the third of five WBJ will publish this year. The Manufacturing Excellence Awards remains our only sector-specific award and honors accomplishments in one of the foundational industries in Central Mass.

The federal government responded to the failures of SVB and Signature Bank by wiping out their shareholders and replacing their management. Those moves punish the appropriate parties without creating the moral hazard of incentivizing risky behavior in the future. 

There’s much to love about what Central Massachusetts venues and attractions have to offer businesses, visitors, and residents. They may not jump out at you the way Boston or Cape Cod do, but this region’s offerings have substance and plenty to explore.

Lavalley, the executive director, is in his 19th year in charge and trying to keep the nonprofit’s legacy alive while it continues to transform to something new in its post-COVID existence.

Central Massachusetts breweries celebrate Women's History month by releasing female-led beers and making donations to organizations helping women in brewing.

Central Mass. has a real opportunity to leverage its successes and make a significant mark upon the global life sciences industry.

his is completely contrary to our fundamental values of providing refuge to those who are fleeing persecution, violence, or other threats.

Without organizational design, where the administration and execution of that plan happens (the magic, essentially), your plan never comes to fruition.

Content marketing: You can think of it as a blend of three elements: advertising, branding, and thought leadership. Advertising is about selling. Branding is about projecting a personality and set of values in all you do. Thought leadership is about sharing knowledge.

Tips from Gicelle Brito, the vice president, business development officer for Workers Credit Union of Littleton, on keeping a small business running.