Please do not leave this page until complete. This can take a few moments.
As Massachusetts edges closer to the opening of its first gambling facility later this year, the Plainville slots parlor, Connecticut lawmakers want to up the ante to counter the Bay State's declar
Thomas J. Bartholomew, president of Bartholomew & Co., a financial services firm in Worcester, was named to Barron’s list of America’s Top 1,200 Financial Advisors for 2015.
Many organizations have the ailment “Happy Ears,” and it’s often located within the sales department. Happy Ears is a common sales-related challenge that impacts both salespeople, yet is even more damaging to sales managers.
For seasoned smokers, e-cigarettes that release nicotine through vapor instead of smoke provide a path to quitting that many prefer to other smoking cessation aides, such as nicotine gum and patches, because they simulate the actual smoking experi
Like many communities, Gardner was once a thriving manufacturing city that struggled after losing much of that old manufacturing base. Today, the city's economic base includes a mix of small businesses and manufacturers that are expected to boost manufacturing employment in the "Chair City."
WANTED: ATTACKERS OF HACKERSA link on our LinkedIn page to an article about helping employers close skills gaps drew an observation about the need for people with
With three new hotels under development in and around downtown, Worcester is on track to boost its hotel room capacity about 50 percent by 2017.
These Central Massachusetts businesses filed incorporation papers with the Massachusetts Secretary of State's Office from Dec. 16-31, 2014. Listed below are the corporate name, address, ZIP and president.
10. Go green when expanding.
It's been a long winter, which has delayed the start of spring – and golf – in Central Massachusetts.
(Second in a three-part series on building a successful sales team.)
Looking for a new employee is stressful enough, but don't sit back and relax when you finally hire someone.
The era of clear, efficient long-distance communication has long since arrived. Workers can hop on conference calls from their bedrooms without changing out of their pajamas. High-definition video unites far-flung satellite offices.
Image
With their recently announced agreement to sell the old Worcester County Courthouse, officials in Worcester have removed a large obstacle toward the city's goal of giving the downtown area new life. Recent announcements of several developments move the city closer to its goal of having a walkable, multi-use urban core.
On March 19, a judge ruled the showdown between the Massachusetts attorney general and the Town of Milton will go before the full Supreme Judicial Court in October. The dispute is over the MBTA Communities Act, which requires cities and towns near T service to adopt zoning allowing multifamily housing by right in certain areas. Some Massachusetts local governments, including Holden, have pushed back against the requirement, saying such zoning doesn't fit in their communities.
Gov. Maura Healey and Attorney General Andrea Campbell have cracked down on non-compliant communities with lawsuits and by reducing state funding, as part of a larger effort to address the statewide affordable housing crisis. The MBTA Communities Act is one of a handful of laws designed to increase housing construction by having at least one zoning district of reasonable size where multifamily housing is permitted.
Stay connected! Every business day, WBJ Daily Report will be delivered to your inbox by noon. It provides a daily update of the area’s most important business news.
Sign upWorcester Business Journal provides the top coverage of news, trends, data, politics and personalities of the Central Mass business community. Get the news and information you need from the award-winning writers at WBJ. Don’t miss out - subscribe today.
SubscribeWorcester Business Journal presents a special commemorative edition celebrating the 300th anniversary of the city of Worcester. This landmark publication covers the city and region’s rich history of growth and innovation.
See Digital EditionStay connected! Every business day, WBJ Daily Report will be delivered to your inbox by noon. It provides a daily update of the area’s most important business news.
Worcester Business Journal provides the top coverage of news, trends, data, politics and personalities of the Central Mass business community. Get the news and information you need from the award-winning writers at WBJ. Don’t miss out - subscribe today.
Worcester Business Journal presents a special commemorative edition celebrating the 300th anniversary of the city of Worcester. This landmark publication covers the city and region’s rich history of growth and innovation.
In order to use this feature, we need some information from you. You can also login or register for a free account.
By clicking submit you are agreeing to our cookie usage and Privacy Policy
Already have an account? Login
Already have an account? Login
Want to create an account? Register
This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. Our privacy policy
To ensure the best experience on our website, articles cannot be read without allowing cookies. Please allow cookies to continue reading. Our privacy policy