Firm Plans Purchase, Expansion Of Fitchburg Hotel, Water ParkA national developer of indoor waterparks has entered into an agreement to purchase and expand Fitchburg's Holiday Inn and CoCo Key water park, according to documents filed with the city clerk's... |
Home Remodeling Down For MarchResidential remodeling projects authorized by building permits fell 10 percent nationwide in March, although a surge of activity in the South helped nearly offset declines in every other region,... |
Mixed-Use Project In Berlin Heats UpA mixed-use development project in Berlin may soon realize its potential with the arrival of a new tenant and other development prospects within reach. |
Immigration Reform Must Address STEM Skills Gap
james t. brett
Special to the Worcester Business Journal |
After years of discussion about the need to update our immigration system, the issue is finally on the so-called front burner in Congress and comprehensive reform is on the horizon. From... |
Briefing: Life Sciences In WorcesterCan Worcester's competitive advantage in life sciences be measured? Four students from Worcester Polytechnic Institute recently set about finding out. Sponsored by Massachusetts... |
More Homeowners Stay Put, Forcing Central Mass. Prices UpAs home values have ticked upward and unemployment has fallen over the past year, Timothy Warren, chairman of real estate tracking firm The Warren Group, figured owners who had been waiting for... |
WPI Dedicates Newest Gateway Park BuildingWorcester Polytechnic University officially introduced its newest Gateway Park building Wednesday, a $32-million, four-story edifice that now houses a mix of academic and private-sector functions. |
Unveiling Worcester Slots Plan, Developers Face ScrutinyThe Chicago developers hoping to build a slots parlor near Worcester's Kelley Square provided new updates to the city Wednesday and faced questions from city leaders. |
Residential Remodeling Rose In Feb.Home remodeling across the country was up 8 percent in February, according to the BuildFax Remodeling Index. |
Green Home Market Is Growing, But Costs Make It ToughAs homebuyers become more aware of how energy efficiency can save them money, more developers and homeowners are applying it to their properties, creating a fledgling market for green homes. |