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While in prominent positions, Polito and McGovern's true power comes from what behind-the-scenes work results in: federal and state funding.
A year after the Worcester Sharks moved away and left the city without an ice hockey team, Rucker announced he was making it his mission to keep hockey culture alive and well in Central Massachusetts.
When Rohan and his partners Damien Goudreau and Nate Lanier opened Tree House in Monson last year, they almost immediately thought about expansion.
A guide to shrinking meeting size and boosting productivity.
The Worcester Art Museum is an institution that has the power to elevate the city's visibility, and in the last year Waschek has begun to tap into that power to support a surging art movement.
The Greater Worcester Community Foundation goes about its influence in the community quietly, letting millions of dollars distributed to nonprofits and community organizations do the talking.
Navani is at the helm of one of the fastest-growing companies in MetroWest.
Harrington continues to climb a healthy trajectory under Moore's direction.
As interest in making biomanufacturing a bigger player in the state's economy grows, McCready is the top man at the state level pointing to Central Massachusetts and the advantages the region brings to such plans.
The College of the Holy Cross in Worcester celebrated a topping-off ceremony for the Hart Center at the Luth Athletic Complex, with the last steel beam put into position.
With our busy schedules and holiday parties, it's easy to consider turning to the internet to get your shopping done but shopping local is vital.
Even as little as one year ago, Worcester was facing a hotel shortage, but now as Worcester continues its urban renaissance, Thomas is ensuring a hotel expansion is in the mix.
Anderson melds personal interests with professional to bring events to Worcester and raise its international visibility.
O'Sullivan has been promoting biotechnology in Central Massachusetts for years and has helped it grow into what it is today.
Since January when he took over Reliant, the largest independent medical group in Central Massachusetts, he has put it on track to deliver an operating surplus of $15.5 million.
The Gardner Redevelopment Authority and the City of Gardner are undertaking a $1.8-million cleanup of a former metals facility as the groups continue to prepare the area for commercial investment.
While many young professionals gravitate toward urban centers, this husband and wife power couple have put down roots in North Central Massachusetts.
Armed with $1.25 billion and plans to acquire hospitals, Steward Health Care of Boston is making inroads into Central Massachusetts.
A local CPA walks through tax breaks available to breweries.
How the federal government will go about raising the prospects for those left behind, or at least evening the playing field a little, remains to be seen.
As the owners & shareholders of Polar Beverages & Wachusett Mountain Ski Area, the Crowley family holds a huge amount of influence in the region.
Though he's been a major player in Central Massachusetts for quite some time, Angelini had a particularly arduous task ahead of him this past year: select a new leader at the The Hanover Insurance Group.
Downtown Hudson is hip. It's happening. And the businesses that Karim El-Gamal helped bring to the area are a huge part of the reason.
Cheryl Lapriore keeps things running smoothly at UMass Memorial where she oversees business partnerships, public image and relations, and the fluidity of the executive team.
A local fund development manager explains how to tap into the passion of nonprofit donors.
Farm-to-table and craft beer would not be where they are today if not for this husband and wife team.
Gathered here are businesses incorporated with the Massachusetts Secretary of State's Office from August 16-31.
Harris is the new face of the new Marlborough economic development, having taken on her role in August, following the departure of former executive director, Tim Cummings.
Despite her prominent regional role at Harvard Pilgrim, McEvoy-Zdonczyk is a behind the scenes force of nature behind major developments and organization in the city and the region.
The uptick in the pace of Worcester's recent revitalization can be attributed to number of factors, but high on that list is Murray joining the chamber back in 2013.
After its failed $6.3B merger with Office Depot, Staples pushes forward with cuts, focus on small businesses.
Lankton could have kept his money all to himself when he was in charge of Nypro, a maker of plastic molded parts, but instead, he decided to share the wealth, a decision that reverberates today in Clinton.
Joe Cox has been working to raise money and develop the plans to preserve the EcoTarium for the next generation.
Irving is a champion of Gardner, having brought a company to the city and redeveloped a former factory space into a new shopping plaza.