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» Rollstone To Build New Leominster Branch (posted Yesterday at 11:20am)
Rollstone Bank & Trust intends to build a full-service branch at the site of the former Friendly's restaurant in Leominster's Monument Square, the bank announced.
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» Nashoba Hospital Changing Under Steward (posted Yesterday at 11:17am)
It's been eight months since Steward Health Care acquired Ayer's Nashoba Valley Medical Center, and a number of changes to the hospital are already evident.
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» GDP Up But Below Expectations (posted Yesterday at 11:13am)
The nation's economy grew at an annual rate of 2.8 percent in the fourth quarter of last year, the government announced. But that jump was below analysts' expectations of 3.2 percent.
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» NStar Revenue, Profit Up Slightly (posted Yesterday at 11:12am)
NStar reported slight jumps in revenue and net income during 2011, according to financial statements released yesterday.
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» Landscaping Firm Moves To Northborough (posted Yesterday at 11:11am)
A landscaping company, The Lawn Company, is moving its offices from Shrewsbury to Northborough.
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» Lawmakers: Protect Small Businesses From Casino Impacts (posted 01/26/12 at 11:33am)
With Massachusetts moving toward casino gambling, area lawmakers - no matter how they voted on the legislation that was signed in November - said it's important that small businesses be protected against the potential impact of a resort casino that might be sited in Central Massachusetts.
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As of the middle of last week, the winter has been a strange one for companies that rely on snowfall.
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Business Leaders Of The Year: 2012
When you read the stories about our honorees for this year’s Business Leader of the Year awards, you’ll find that each followed something before leading in significant ways.
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Issue Highlights: Jan. 23, 2012
Highlights from the Jan. 23, 2012 issue.
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Q&A With Matthias Waschek Of The Worcester Art Museum
Two months ago, Matthias Waschek took the helm as director of the 116-year-old Worcester Art Museum. He talks about his new job and the role of the museum.
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Tuesday, January 31
Economic Forecast 2012 Breakfast Event
Sponsor: Worcester Business Journal/Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce
Time: 7:30 to 10 a.m.
Place: The Beechwood Hotel, Worcester
Keynote speaker is Robert T. McGee, director of macro strategy & research, U.S. Trust, Bank America Private Wealth Management. Panelists are John Mahoney, vice chairman & CFO, Staples Inc., and Ted Lapres, president & CEO, Nypro Inc.Cost: $35; $350 per table
Contact: kprosser@wbjournal.com
Inside the Worcester Business Journal
For Some Businesses, A Greener Winter Hurts
As of the middle of last week, the winter has been a strange one for companies that rely on snowfall.
Business Leaders Of The Year: 2012
When you read the stories about our honorees for this year’s Business Leader of the Year awards, you’ll find that each followed something before leading in significant ways.
Q&A With Matthias Waschek Of The Worcester Art Museum
Two months ago, Matthias Waschek took the helm as director of the 116-year-old Worcester Art Museum. He talks about his new job and the role of the museum.
Knowhow: Workers’ Comp Insurance
Heed 3 key factors when you shop for a policy
Workers' compensation insurance protects employees from financial hardship after they suffer injury or illness on the job. When you’re looking for a workers’ compensation insurance provider, there are three factors to consider.
Most career coaches say having a professional headshot on your LinkedIn or Twitter profile, or your company website can help get you noticed. Maybe you have a headshot on your corporate “About Us” page already, but it’s from 1982 — you’re sporting feathered-back hair — and it’s time to update. Either way, we think you’ll find these tips picture perfect.
Throughout history, economic development has always followed, or been driven by, infrastructure. Train tracks, interstate highways and airline routes have all been instrumental in bringing economic progress to various parts of the world.
Not So Far Away: Why Europe Matters
Global economic news in 2011 was dominated by the financial crisis in Europe. However, it’s fair to wonder whether a few European countries that default on their debts would have any bearing on the Central Massachusetts economy. After all, Argentina, a country with an economy much larger than Greece’s, defaulted on its public debts 10 years ago. The ripple effects from that were barely noticed outside South America. So, are the fates of Greece, Ireland, Portugal and the other peripheral countries really such a big deal for us?
Keep State Unemployment Insurance Rates In The Deep Freeze
This is also a time when state and local governments begin to address their spending plans for the next fiscal cycle, along with their own budget wish lists. At a time when businesses really need to regain traction after several challenging years for the state’s economy, Governor Patrick and legislative leaders need to create an environment that can help business grow. They have already begun to do that.
Co-Ops May Spell Savings In Health Insurance
For years, the Retailers Association of Massachusetts and small-business members of local chambers of commerce have teamed up with other businesses to use their group purchasing power to buy workers’ compensation coverage, electricity, natural gas and pay for other expenses.
Business tenants are finding good value in high-quality office space
A few months ago, officials with ViaSat, a satellite communications company with an engineering office in Marlborough, knew the lease on the company’s 23,000-square-foot office would be up soon, so they began looking for a new space.
Managing Energy In A Changing World
Efficiency's time has come, but George Sakellaris has been here all along
George Sakellaris, president, CEO, founder and chairman of the board of Framingham-based national energy efficiency contractor Ameresco, is really excited about the energy efficiency industry.
For Mark Durrenberger of New England Breeze, success grows organically from a community
Solar energy is a booming, high-tech industry in Massachusetts. But the way Mark Durrenberger talks about the business, it sounds homegrown, even a little old-fashioned.
At Spectrum Health Systems, Chuck Faris is driven to cure addictions and heal families
Charles J. Faris can still recall the keynote speaker at a substance abuse treatment conference he attended years ago.
Banking On Community Involvement
Investing in small businesses — and the city of Worcester — drives Commerce Bank
There aren’t many banks in Worcester that have the longtime presence of Commerce Bank and Trust Co.
Briefing: Unemployment Insurance
Massachusetts has not substantially raised its unemployment insurance rates since before the 2008 recession, with legislators instead opting to pass a series of one-year freezes. How is the state's unemployment insurance fund doing?
Behind The Sound Bite: Brimfield Casino Plan
Add another to the list. MGM Resorts International has thrown its hat into the ring to build a resort-style casino in Brimfield. In Behind The Soundbite, we look at how the plan stacks up against others.
Business Groups Welcome State’s Regional Approach
Central Mass. organizations angle for economic development money
The importance of taking regional approaches to economic development makes a good talking point, but businesses and local economic development teams say the state is now walking the walk on the issue after several recent moves.
Old-Fashioned Eatery Seeks New Growth
National diner chain, with franchise in Worcester, eyes Connecticut locations
After 22 years of slow growth, a chain of 1950s-style themed restaurants has developed an appetite for expansion. The Maynard-based 5 & Diner is seeking a franchisee to open a store in the Hartford, Conn., area this year and establish a foothold in the market.