Wachusett Brewing Co. lands summer-long brew yard in Boston
After successful fall and winter programs operating a beer garden in Boston, Wachusett Brewing Co. will again find itself pouring beers to Bostonians at City Hall Plaza.
Cannabis Control Commission hires research director
With legal sales expected to begin in less than three months, the Cannabis Control Commission now has someone to direct its research agenda.
WPI, NASA developing cooling systems for deep-space travel
A team of mechanical engineers at Worcester Polytechnic Institute and NASA have developed a cooling system that is hoped to one day help carry astronauts to Mars and other deep-space destinations.
Former Curtis Industries building in Worcester sells for $1.5M
One of three industrial buildings that were home to Curtis Industries before its move to West Boylston has sold.
Franklin joint replacement device company cleared for shoulder device
Franklin medical device company Arthrosurface has received federal clearance to market a shoulder replacement system.
ThinkLite lights the way – cheaper, of course
ThinkLite was launched late at night in a Babson College dorm, and its efficient bulbs are quickly being used in a range of notable locations.
Holy Cross to open $95M athletic center
The College of the Holy Cross will officially mark the opening of its $95-million Luth Athletic Complex April 28.
IC Federal Credit Union opens Marlborough branch
IC Federal Credit Union has opened its seventh Central Massachusetts location at Marlborough's Apex Center of New England development.
2ovens restaurant in Shrewsbury a casualty of Bertucci's bankruptcy
Grafton pretzel bakery owner, developer to open restaurant
Ground Effect Brewing Co. to open in Hudson this summer
Saint Vincent, MetroWest Medical appear safe from divestment
Six Central Mass. colleges coming to aid of Mount Ida students
Promising Shrewsbury Street site awaits outcome of laundering case
Business groups rallying against nursing staffing ballot question
Pedraja to be formally inaugurated as QCC president
Big Y completes Milford renovations in $5.4M project
Top manufacturers
Ranked by number of local employees as of March 2018
| Rank | Manufacturer | No. local employees | Year founded |
| 1 | Dell EMC Corp., Hopkinton | 8,000 | 1979 (EMC) |
| 2 | IPG Photonics Corp., Oxford | 1,753 | 1990 |
| 3 | Boston Scientific Corp., Marlborough | 1,700 | 1979 |
Source: Each manufacturer via survey, Massachusetts Manufacturers Register, annual reports