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» $450K In Grants For School Districts To Go Regional (posted Today at 11:29am)
Lt. Gov. Timothy Murray was in Worcester this morning to announce $450,000 in grants for school districts exploring regionalization.
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» BJ’s, TJX Show Continued Strength In August (posted Today at 11:27am)
MetroWest retail giants TJX Cos. Inc. and BJ's Wholesale Club Inc. posted strong August sales results on increasing customer traffic.
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» Anna Maria Offers HR Certification Prep (posted Today at 11:26am)
Anna Maria College in Paxton has partnered with the Society for Human Resource Management to offer an online course beginning later this month.
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» Citi Survey: Small Biz Owners Say Double Dip Is Coming (posted Today at 11:21am)
In a Citibank survey, small business owners rate business conditions as fair or poor and say they are prepared for another economic downturn.
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» Initial Jobless Claims Dip 6K (posted Today at 11:18am)
In the week ending Aug. 28, 472,000 Americans filed claims for unemployment insurance coverage for the first time, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.
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» Six Candidates Sign On For Public Campaign Financing (posted Yesterday at 12:08pm)
Six previously unenrolled candidates for statewide office in the upcoming election have agreed to abide by statutory spending limits in the state's public financing program.
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Competition for government contracts has become increasingly fierce in recent years.
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Meet The 2010 40 Under Forty Winners
Meet the 2010 honorees...
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Mole Hollow isn’t necessarily a candle manufacturer. It’s a craft place, according to owner Dave Dunn, much the same way a very small brewery can be called a craft brewery.
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Contents of the Aug. 30 2010 Issue of the WBJ
Check out the latest issue of the Worcester Business Journal.
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Shop Talk: Q&A with Tom Tucker, Akibia
Tom Tucker, CEO of Akibia, talks about the high-tech industry and his new role with the company.
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Events
Saturday, September 11
17th Annual Applefest 5K Road Race
Sponsor: Corridor Nine Area Chamber of Commerce
Time: 8:30 a.m.
Place: Zeh School, 33 Howard St., Northborough
Cost: $10 pre-registraion; $15 registration
Contact: 508-836-4444
Inside the Worcester Business Journal
With the construction sector still on life support, competition is fierce for government contracts
Competition for government contracts has become increasingly fierce in recent years.
Public Cos. Navigate The Guidance Game
For public companies, determining what to tell investors about earnings expectations for upcoming quarters or fiscal years can be a tricky proposition, especially when the economy is as volatile as it is now.
Princeton Review Bets On Online Learning
Framingham-based company needs recent acquisition to help it reach profitability
Since its founding in the early 1980s, the Princeton Review Co. of Framingham has been best known for helping students prepare for standardized tests like the SATs. But with a string of annual losses in its recent history, the company has made a handful of major moves, including jumping into a whole new industry in hopes of righting the ship.
Mole Hollow Candles keeps tradition alive in hand-made techniques
Mole Hollow isn’t necessarily a candle manufacturer. It’s a craft place, according to owner Dave Dunn, much the same way a very small brewery can be called a craft brewery.
Sterling Plastics Co. Expands To Devens
Against a background of a still-struggling manufacturing industry, Sterling plastic bag-maker Laddawn Inc. is opening new offices in Devens.
Making Social Media Work For Manufacturers
When I left Jon Olson a voicemail message, I was pleasantly surprised. In his recording he delivered the typical, “I’m not available to take your call,” but offered a unique twist. “Please visit our website, SterlingSurfaces.com.”
10 Things I Know About... Facebook v. Twitter
10 tips for knowing how to best use both Facebook and Twitter.
Oftentimes, managers are promoted because they excel at certain tasks. But they’re often untested — and untrained — when it comes to leading a group of people. So how do you get a group of people to work together?
It’s hard to tell what’s right and what’s wrong to wear in the workplace. Here are some online experts and their take on what your office dress code should be.
Movers & Shakers from the Aug. 30, 2010 Issue
The latest new hires and promotions in Central Mass.
Incorporations For June 16-30, 2010
New latest new business filings in Central Massachusetts.
In 2010, Massachusetts wine lovers couldn’t get a break. Court rulings, outspoken consumers, and even well-meaning legislators couldn't seem to get past influential wine and spirits wholesalers in Massachusetts.
Score Two For Bay State Businesses
The economic development bill signed into law by Gov. Deval Patrick Aug. 5 includes two key provisions advocated by the Massachusetts Chamber of Business & Industry.
Recently, when the Worcester Telegram & Gazette began charging for access to online news stories, the public’s reaction was bitter rather than accepting.
Photo Finish From Aug. 30, 2010 Issue of the WBJ
Familiar faces from the Central Massachusetts business community.
Contents of the Aug. 30 2010 Issue of the WBJ
Check out the latest issue of the Worcester Business Journal.
Over the past few weeks, federal and state officials have announced two big pieces of funding for the state’s public schools. Through the much-publicized Race to the Top program, Massachusetts will get $250 million over the next four years for education reforms. Another new federal program, the Education Jobs Fund, will provide $204 million in direct funding for schools across the Commonwealth in the 2010-2011 year, helping to protect education jobs from the effects of the recession.
Behind The Sound Bite: Deval Patrick on the state's investment in affordable housing
During a recent visit to Worcester, Gov. Deval Patrick toured the 25-unit affordable housing project called South-gate that is currently under construction. During his tour, Patrick was quoted in an Aug. 18 article in the Worcester Telegram & Gazette as saying of the Southgate project: “It’s critically important. We have the largest invest-ment in affordable housing in the country.” In this edition of Behind the Sound Bite we decided to look for the numbers supporting Patrick’s claim that Massachusetts is the number one state when it comes to affordable housing. As it turns out, it’s a tough claim to prove emphatically.
Shop Talk: Q&A with Tom Tucker, Akibia
Tom Tucker, CEO of Akibia, talks about the high-tech industry and his new role with the company.
Price Of Public Service Grows With Office
Fundraising for Worcester County Sheriff’s Office exceeds $150K
When primary voters head to the polls Sept. 14, one of the races they’ll be asked to weigh in on is the race for Worcester County Sheriff.
Lessons From The Task Force Trenches
The co-chairs of Worcester’s business group share how they found common ground on controversial issues
How do you get 36 different people, all with different viewpoints and priorities, to come together and agree on recommendations of how to improve Worcester’s business climate?
Sturbridge Brewery Reworks Plans
A Central Massachusetts brewery with an eye toward expansion has had its “certified project” status revoked by the state Economic Assistance Coordinating Council.
New Federal Rules Regulate Gift Cards
According to the National Retail Federation, the nationwide trade group for retailers, an estimated 77 percent of shoppers buy a gift card during the holiday season, representing about $23.6 billion in sales across the country.