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WPI’s groundbreaking Business School dean steps down 6o5p7

Mica Kanner-Mascolo June 13, 2025

After four years serving as dean of The Business School at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Debora Jackson has left the role.

  • WPI drops interim tag for general counsel 2766

    Eric Casey June 13, 2025
  • Two Central Mass. apartments receive financing as part of $18.7M deal 724n58

    Eric Casey June 13, 2025
  • Worcester adding to state’s growing climate tech industry, even as Trump istration impacts loom 72959

    Eric Casey June 12, 2025
  • The Health Foundation grants $250K to Nashoba Valley following hospital closure 3vt2r

    Alison Kuznitz | State House News Service June 12, 2025
  • Cutler Management selects long-term employee as second-ever president 6h1t34

    Mica Kanner-Mascolo June 12, 2025
  • SALMON Health names former CVS corporate advisor as new CFO 1x3r68

    Mica Kanner-Mascolo June 11, 2025
  • The last 24-hour diner: As 24/7 dining slips away, a Worcester staple stands alone 5s713b
    Mica Kanner-Mascolo Updated: June 2, 2025
  • Every 36 minutes: Amid rising rates of abuse, Central Mass. healthcare providers are pushing state legislation to make hospitals safer for workers 42473m
    Mica Kanner-Mascolo Updated: June 2, 2025

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  • CCC deals with hiring freeze, budget issues as legislature weighs agency restructuring 2w3u5b

    Colin A. Young | State House News Service June 13, 2025

    A hiring freeze is in place and the plan for future regulatory work is to be determined at the Cannabis Control Commission, as lawmakers advance a budget its executive director has said is inadequate as well as legislation to entirely restructure the agency.

    Colin A. Young | State House News Service June 13, 2025
  • May 12, 2025

    As Worcester continues to grow into a hub for innovation, arts, and culture, The Hanover Theatre & Conservatory for the Performing Arts is stepping forward with a refreshed vision for corporate engagement.

    May 12, 2025
  • Senate plans Wednesday vote for $532M budget bill 6d4s6b

    Alison Kuznitz | State House News Service June 13, 2025

    The Senate next Wednesday plans to vote on a $532 million budget bill that delivers more than $340 million for hospitals and community health centers and additional aid for elder home care services and rental assistance, while creating a fund to expand artwork in Senate quarters within the State

    Alison Kuznitz | State House News Service June 13, 2025
  • Franklin nursing facility owner cited $1.1M for unpaid wages 721p51

    Mica Kanner-Mascolo June 11, 2025

    The owner of Alpha Healthcare, a Swansea-based skilled nursing facility with a location in Franklin, has been cited about $1.1 million for penalties and unpaid wages to hundreds of employees.

    Mica Kanner-Mascolo June 11, 2025
  • Millionaires tax could generate up to $3B in fiscal 2025 5q5v4r

    Colin A. Young | State House News Service June 11, 2025

    The Department of Revenue reported last month that the state had collected just less than $2.6 billion from the 4% surtax between July 1, 2024 and April 30, 2025, suring the $2.46 billion that the surtax generated in fiscal 2024 in just 10 months of fiscal 2025. 

    Colin A. Young | State House News Service June 11, 2025
  • Bill would require public construction projects worth $1M+ to include apprentices 3kx4j

    Sam Drysdale | State House News Service June 11, 2025

    Within six months of its age, 5% of all hours building public construction projects will have to be done by apprentices. After one year, 10%, and after two years, 15%. 

    Sam Drysdale | State House News Service June 11, 2025
  • Following investigations, CEO departs from Hospital for Behavioral Medicine 6ac5q

    Mica Kanner-Mascolo June 10, 2025

    After just over a year on the job, Evelyn Alsup, CEO of Hospital for Behavioral Medicine in Worcester, is no longer in the position.

    Mica Kanner-Mascolo June 10, 2025
  • Middlesex Savings Charitable Foundation donates $250,000 to local organizations 1y1p4r

    Lucy Coran June 10, 2025

    Middlesex Savings Charitable Foundation, the charity arm of Natick-based Middlesex Savings Bank, marked its 25th anniversary by awarding $5,000 grants to 50 nonprofits.

    Lucy Coran June 10, 2025

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Empowering Smarter Energy Choices for a Sustainable Future The annual Mass Energy Summit, produced by the Worcester Business Journal in partnership with National Grid aims to equip businesses,
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  • Worcester lesbian bar named watch party venue for new pro softball league 3d6b1l

    Eric Casey June 9, 2025

    Athletes Unlimited Softball League is an effort to provide a well-financed league for women’s softball players beyond the college level.

    Eric Casey June 9, 2025
  • Group halts $62M plan to buy Marlborough tech firm, following Nasdaq delisting 61725z

    Mica Kanner-Mascolo June 9, 2025

    After the Nasdaq-delisted ConnectM failed to timely file regulatory financial reports, the group that had previously offered to buy the firm has put its acquisition offer on hold. 

    Mica Kanner-Mascolo June 9, 2025
  • David Jordan resigns as Clark School of Business dean, following university’s new restructuring plan 5e2m38

    Eric Casey June 6, 2025

    Jordan said he holds no ill will towards the university, acknowledging higher educational institutions across the country are facing economic challenges, but he said he didn’t feel comfortable ing the decision.

    Eric Casey June 6, 2025
  • Bay State Bank to open Shrewsbury branch, first following name change 6b6bv

    Lucy Coran June 6, 2025

    Anne Joyce, who has more than 30 years of banking experience, will serve as the vice president of the new branch. 

    Lucy Coran June 6, 2025
  • Health insurers file for steep rate increases 674u1j

    Chris Lisinski | State House News Service June 6, 2025

    The Division of Insurance in the coming weeks will review 2026 merged market rates submitted by carriers, which average out to a 13.4% hike that's more than twice as large as the 4.8% growth regulators approved two years ago.

    Chris Lisinski | State House News Service June 6, 2025
  • Bill looks to make it easier for small businesses to transition to employee ownership 1271k

    Colin A. Young | State House News Service June 6, 2025

    Warning that a "silver tsunami" of Baby Boomer businessowners looking to sell in the next 15 to 20 years could lead to vanishing local small businesses, advocates asked lawmakers Thursday to provide incentives for employee ownership structures.

    Colin A. Young | State House News Service June 6, 2025
  • UMass Memorial to close teen detox center 1r315i

    Mica Kanner-Mascolo June 5, 2025

    As a result of declining utilization, UMass Memorial Health in Worcester will close an in-facility acute detox and stabilization program for teens.

    Mica Kanner-Mascolo June 5, 2025
  • Registration open for WBJ Energy Summit on Wednesday 2b204f

    June 5, 2025

    WBJ, in partnership with electric utility National Grid, will host its annual Massachusetts Energy Summit on Wednesday at the DCU Center.

    June 5, 2025
  • Milford RMV to open relocated center in June 526t1n

    Mica Kanner-Mascolo June 5, 2025

    The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles in Milford will soon open its relocated, full-service center on June 23, fewer than two miles down the street from its former site.

    Mica Kanner-Mascolo June 5, 2025
  • CHIA: Nearly 1/3 of Greater Worcester ER visits were avoidable 101939

    Mica Kanner-Mascolo June 5, 2025

    Greater Worcester ranks among the lowest regions in the state when it comes to avoidable emergency department visits and difficulty obtaining necessary health care.

    Mica Kanner-Mascolo June 5, 2025
  • Federal court temporarily blocks Trump istration efforts to close Job Corps centers in Grafton and Devens 75s41

    Eric Casey June 5, 2025

    A federal judge had ordered the Trump istration to stop its attempts to shutter Job Corps centers across the country, including in Grafton and Devens. 

    Eric Casey June 5, 2025
  • Worcester County gasoline prices remain low despite Memorial Day weekend surge 336le

    Lucy Coran June 5, 2025

    Massachusetts gasoline prices have remained unchanged this past week, despite a surge in demand for gas over Memorial Day weekend normally prompting a price increase. 

    Lucy Coran June 5, 2025
  • House es bill calling for cannabis commission overhaul and end of rule limiting owners to three dispensary licenses 5uj6p

    Colin A. Young | State House News Service June 5, 2025

    Asked what makes the CCC's existing model unworkable, Mariano said it was a structural problem but gave a conflicted explanation.

    Colin A. Young | State House News Service June 5, 2025
  • Former Worcester senator pleads guilty to firearm larceny charges z1i62

    Michael P. Norton I State House News Service June 5, 2025

    Former Sen. Dean Tran of Fitchburg pleaded guilty to three state charges Monday in connection with stealing a firearm from an elderly constituent and misleading investigators about it, according to the attorney general's office.

    Michael P. Norton I State House News Service June 5, 2025
  • Amazon holds ribbon cutting for $300M robotics fulfillment center in Charlton 316d3n

    Eric Casey June 4, 2025

    Opened in November, the facility has more than 1,000 full-time employees and has approximately 32 million items in stock.

    Eric Casey June 4, 2025
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Worcester Business Journal's annual Book of Lists is filled cover-to-cover with pure market intelligence on significant businesses and players in the Central Massachusetts economy and community. The 45 lists in this 2024 edition highlight the top companies and professionals in sectors including banking & finance, real estate, manufacturing, health care, education, nonprofits, hospitality, and professionals services. This year's edition even includes three lists never previously published.