UMass Memorial unleashes $650M electronic system
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Wormtown Brewery to triple its Worcester space
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The brewer's Worcester expansion should allow it to meet demand while developing new flavors. |
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Historic hardware store closing on Main StreetA 235-year-old hardware store is the latest retailer to close downtown, even as Worcester seeks to bring new activity to Main Street. |
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Companies battle over Northbridge water rightsThe Riverdale Water Co., a privately owned supplier of water, is again angling to sell water to the Town of Northbridge. >> Continue Reading |
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The joy & pain of selling 300% more cupcakesSince moving to Worcester's Canal District from Millbury, The Queen's Cups has quadrupled its revenues, creating a whole new animal for founder Renee King to manage. >> Continue Reading |
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Movers & ShakersHMEA and Stowe & Degon are among the five Worcester-area companies announcing recent hires and promotions. >> Continue Reading |
Largest MetroWest employers
Ranked by number of local employees
| Rank | Employer | No. of local employees | Year founded |
| 1 | Dell Technologies EMC Corp., Hopkinton | 9,000 | 1979 |
| 2 | Staples Inc., Framingham | ~5,000 | 1986 |
| 3 | The TJX Cos. Inc., Framingham | 4,060 | 1976 |
Source: Each employer via survey
