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Letter from the EditorThe WooSox’s first season should be 2022
July 6, 2020When officials from the City of Worcester and the Pawtucket Red Sox gleefully announced in August 2018 the minor league baseball team would move to the Canal District, the planned inaugural season of 2021 seemed like a long way off. Now, it is just
July 6, 2020- Editorial
Editorial: Don’t be left on the sidelines
Updated: June 22, 2020In times of crisis, both the economy and people’s way of thinking can undergo a paradigm shift. For nimble business owners, it is important to recognize these shifts, change with the times, and even stay ahead of the curve in order to ensure your
Updated: June 22, 2020 
Letter from WBJ's Publisher & EditorA letter from WBJ: Picking up the fight against institutional racism
Updated: June 22, 2020The killing of George Floyd at the hands of a Minneapolis police officer, filmed for us all to witness, was truly horrific. The nation, and for that matter the world, has borne witness to the senselessness of his death, and responded with a call to
Updated: June 22, 2020- Editorial
Businesses now must become COVID enforcers
Updated: June 8, 2020Massachusetts has reached the second phase of Gov. Charlie Baker’s economic reopening plan, where it is once again acceptable for restaurants to open their dining rooms and for hotels to accept guests.
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Letter from the Editor
We should all keep taking this seriously
May 11, 2020Two things are becoming abundantly clear: 1) The coronavirus pandemic is still growing; and 2) People are becoming more impatient with a closed down economy.
May 11, 2020 - Editorial
Keep innovating, even after the coronavirus pandemic ends
Updated: May 11, 2020Leveraging technology to get the job done has been critical to many organizations. Two months ago remote working was not widespread in our region, being offered by most firms only in limited situations.
Updated: May 11, 2020 - Editorial
Immigrants are important to the fabric of the Central Mass. community
Updated: April 27, 2020Now we find ourselves in hunker down mode, facing a much higher unemployment rate on the other side of this crisis. But does that mean we should shut off that engine of growth for the region? We don’t think so.
Updated: April 27, 2020 -
Letter from the Editor
Let’s not put the world back exactly like it was
April 27, 2020While we try to fix all that has gone wrong in the world, we should take a moment to examine the opportunities the pandemic has forced upon us, and then decide how to incorporate any improvements into our post-pandemic lives.
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From the Editor
Fix healthcare funding for the future
Updated: April 13, 2020Dr. Eric Dickson didn’t pull any punches during our interview on April 3 for WBJ’s podcast. The president and CEO of UMass Memorial Health Care said unless something is done to help fix the Central Massachusetts’ hospital system’s finances, the
Updated: April 13, 2020 - Editorial
Congress needs to expand $349B small business bailout program
Updated: April 13, 2020As businesses desperately need this funding to stay afloat in the coronavirus crisis, Congress must work together to bolster the program, as $349 billion clearly will not be enough.
Updated: April 13, 2020 -
From the Editor
At least we’re all taking this seriously
Updated: March 30, 2020Now, our focus needs to remain on stemming the spread of disease and making sure healthcare professionals have all the resources they need to help those infected by it.
Updated: March 30, 2020 - Editorial
New government loan program for small business lends a hand, promises some forgiveness
March 27, 2020“I’m from the government, and I’m here to help.”
March 27, 2020 - Editorial
The Massachusetts public records law needs consequences
Updated: March 16, 2020Massachusetts has a decent public records law, although legislators aren't subject to it and it lacks real teeth for enforcement, as there are few consequences when governments drag their feet.
Updated: March 16, 2020 - Editorial
Editorial: Finding purpose in profits
Updated: March 2, 2020It is eye-opening to hear from the world’s leading investor that a singular focus on money isn’t the only bottom line we should be paying attention to.
Updated: March 2, 2020 
Letter from the EditorHer story is what matters
Updated: February 17, 2020When you read reporter Sarah Connell’s feature “Disrespected” you will notice not all the details are there, as we wanted to create a safe space for the women who were willing to relay their experiences of sexual harassment.
Updated: February 17, 2020- Editorial
Editorial: Mass. needs a law to get women on public company boards
Updated: February 17, 2020The time may have come for Massachusetts to consider adopting a law similar to ones in California and Western Europe, either requiring or recommending public companies have a certain number of women on their boards of directors.
Updated: February 17, 2020
