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  • Focus On Energy and Manufacturing
    Focus On Energy and Manufacturing

    The future of power

    Laura Finaldi

    At the latest energy forum, experts discuss Massachusetts legislative impacts.

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    The annual MetroWest survey finds employers see strong economy but need new employees to keep the good times rolling.

  • Shop Talk
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    Staples seeks to broaden its appeal to small businesses

    Framingham office supply retailer Staples has locked down a deal with Boston coworking space firm Workbar to put the flexible office spaces inside of Staples stores.

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    Advice

    Succession planning

    Susan Shalhoub

    Succession planning should never be an afterthought when considering the operational structure of a company.

  • Opinion
    Opinion

    MetroWest must nurture its workforce

    Paul Matthews

    Our 495/MetroWest regional employer survey this year illustrates several important truths of our regional economy – most importantly, that our employers remain confident, with 70 percent affirming that they expect our economy to improve.

  • Advice
    Advice

    Making an impact with elected officials

    How to make an impact with elected officials.

  • Focus On Energy and Manufacturing
    Focus On Energy and Manufacturing

    Selling electric vehicles

    Sam Bonacci

    As the state's ambitious 2025 goals are looming for the near future, public agencies and businesses are showcasing the capabilities of switching to environmentally friendly fleets.

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Today's Poll

Should Massachusetts do more to encourage outdoor cannabis cultivation?
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Poll Description

The overwhelming majority of legal Massachusetts cannabis is grown in indoor cultivation facilities, where quality and product safety is easier to control, but these facilities draw large amounts of energy, particularly for lighting and HVAC systems. The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission offers perks to outdoor growers, with expedited business license application reviews and lower fees. The CCC has talked about adding additional perks for outdoor growing, such as speciality sustainability labels for their products, but none of those proposals have garnered significant consideration. Of the 130 licensed marijuana growers, 25 grow outdoors.