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» CEO Preparedness Course Graduates First Class (posted Yesterday at 11:28am)
The Massachusetts Health Leadership College has graduated its first class of fellows keen to become the next generation of health care CEOs.
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» Therapy, Consulting Group Opens Littleton Office (posted Yesterday at 11:26am)
Applied Behavioral Associates has opened a new office at Littleton Commons on King Street in Littleton.
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» 467K Jobs Lost, Unemployment Rate 9.5% In June (posted Yesterday at 11:25am)
The nation's unemployment rate for June was 9.5 percent as employment declined by another 467,000, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics said.
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» Initial Jobless Claims Inch Down (posted Yesterday at 11:24am)
In the week ending June 27, 614,000 Americans filed claims for unemployment insurance coverage for the first time, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.
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» Flex Time, Fridays Off Top Summer Wish Lists (posted Yesterday at 11:23am)
Even though the weather so far this summer has been abysmal, the results of a recent OfficeTeam survey suggest that employees still enjoy a certain amount of flexibility this time of year.
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» Demolition Begins At South Worcester Site (posted 07/01/09 at 12:00pm)
The South Worcester Industrial Park (SWIP) long has been a dream for many in the city, but the start of demolition of two derelict industrial buildings at Southgate Place this morning marked the first step forward in a plan to realize that vision.
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Change is difficult. And for some of the biggest companies and government agencies in the country, it can seem almost impossible.
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Contents Of The June 22 Issue Of The WBJ
Check out the June 22, 2009 issue of the Worcester Business Journal.
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Welcome to the 2009 Central Mass. 100, the WBJ's annual list of the largest employers in Central Massachusetts.
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The following advice will help you strengthen your grip on shaking hands. Includes WBJ video exclusive.
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Shop Talk: Jill C. Dagilis, Worcester Community Action Council
Executive director Dagilis talks about funding strategies and new use of stimulus money.
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Inside the Worcester Business Journal
Change is difficult. And for some of the biggest companies and government agencies in the country, it can seem almost impossible.
Worcester Medicare Costs Highest In State
What’s driving up health care in Central Mass? The answer isn’t clear, but it’s got to change
Health care is expensive, and getting more expensive all the time. That may be true all over the country, but, according to Medicare data compiled by the Dartmouth Atlas of Health Care, it is especially true in the Worcester area.
The Bay State’s Billion-Dollar Man
Jeffrey Simon has one mission: help spend money
The news from Detroit can’t get much worse. And unemployment rates are likely to climb ever higher. But the good news is Massachusetts has a fat check coming from the federal government in the form of stimulus cash.
Contents Of The June 22 Issue Of The WBJ
Check out the June 22, 2009 issue of the Worcester Business Journal.
Welcome to the 2009 Central Mass. 100, the WBJ's annual list of the largest employers in Central Massachusetts.
The following advice will help you strengthen your grip on shaking hands. Includes WBJ video exclusive.
Shop Talk: Jill C. Dagilis, Worcester Community Action Council
Executive director Dagilis talks about funding strategies and new use of stimulus money.
The WBJ breaks down the facts in the bidding war for CNB Financial
Chances are you’ve caught bits and pieces of news about Worcester-based Commonwealth National Bank and the bidding war that has erupted over the financial institution. Staff Writer Eileen Kennedy put together this primer to bring our readers up to speed.
10 Things I Know About...Search Engine Optimization
10 tips to a better, more productive website.
What your systems can – and can’t – fix
Many executives make the mistake of thinking that technology alone is going to solve their problems. The following tips will help ensure any new tech purchase gets fully adopted and embraced by staff.
Green Tech Fuels $34M Saint-Gobain Expansion
In today’s economy, the fear of manufacturers picking up and leaving high-cost states like Massachusetts is rampant. And that’s why it was especially good news that global giant Saint-Gobain is investing $31.8 million on expanding its operations in Worcester.
N. Central Explores Advanced Manufacturing Center
With the recession battering factories particularly hard, it might come as a welcome sliver of good news to manufacturers that the North Central Massachusetts Development Corp. is exploring the possibility of creating a center to offer research support, incubator space and training for local companies.
Spencer Savings Bank Searching For New Look
Spencer Savings has launched a new ad campaign in order to freshen up its image.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will distribute more than $185 million in federal stimulus funds to the state to improve drinking water quality and waste water infrastructure.
Maynard Firm Tests Compound To Treat Heart Damage
Ischemix LLC, a small Maynard biotech company, believes it has a promising solution to prevent the muscle damage caused by heart attacks and coronary surgery.
Movers & Shakers from the June 22, 2009 issue
The latest hirings and promotions in Central Mass.
Patent Legislation Will Stifle Innovation
If the current proposed legislation is passed and weakens the patent system by devaluing patents owned by entities that do not make, use or sell the product or process covered by the patent, the legislation might do more harm than good.
Language Training Key To Economic Growth
Without a plan to provide more English as a second language instruction for adults, Worcester will not be ready for recovery and revitalization.
With biotech laboratory space becoming scarce throughout Boston and Cambridge, Worcester and other Central Massachusetts locales should be ready to make themselves as attractive as possible to the companies and developers that could be looking west for the next biotech hotspot.
Photo Finish for the June 22, 2009 issue
Familiar faces from the Central Mass business community
Discount Nordstrom’s To Open In Framingham
Nordstrom’s, the high-end department store, plans to open its off-price store, Nordstrom Rack, at Shoppers World on Route 9 in Framingham.
Gov. Deval Patrick recently signed legislation into law to eliminate loopholes in the state’s pension system. The new standards, advocates say, will save taxpayers money and will restore public trust in state oversight of public retirement systems. The law includes common sense modifications to state law that will apply to current and future employees and elected officials in all public retirement systems.
Westborough Kick Starts Econ. Development Committee
The Town of Westborough doesn’t have a lot to complain about when it comes to economic development. The town is home to many large companies and has a healthy tax base and relatively low tax rate.