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November 27, 2017

Fresh Beginnings

Mount Wachusett Community College in Fitchburg has expanded its automotive program with a new location on Main Street in Fitchburg to allow for increased hands-on work as well as a

  • Shop Talk
    Shop Talk

    Executive director leaving JCC on firm financial footing

    When Holdstein took over the JCC 17 years ago, the organization was more than $1 million in debt and hurting for members and revenue.

  • Opinion
    Opinion

    Fix the beer distribution laws

    Rick Walton

    With the explosion of small breweries in the U.S., it is not unusual to hear stories enumerating the problems encountered by these breweries as a result of outdated alcohol laws and regulations. It begs the question: What changes in the law can be made to allow these small breweries to thrive?

  • Briefing
    Briefing

    Hanover Theatre sets revenue record

    The Hanover Theatre in Worcester generated $9.2 million in revenue in fiscal 2017, which is a record and double what the theater made when it opened in 2008.

  • Former Shack's site to become Worcester cultural institute

    Sarah Connell

    The Wellesley College philosophy professor who bought the Main Street building in Worcester wants to start the Emengini Institute for Comparative Studies.

  • Advice
    Advice

    How to create a marketing plan

    Laura Dibenedetto

    Creating a winning marketing plan is to work within realistic goals, resources and options. This drives results.

  • Editorial
    Editorial

    Take a closer look at your leadership team

    What was it about the recent sexual abuse scandals that ignited a such a spark, and that has brought to the forefront the conversation about the continued lack of women in senior leadership positions?

  • The Rainmaker
    The Rainmaker

    Protect against identity theft and fraud

    Bob Ainsworth

    Computer information about you lives forever and can be the source of identity theft or even an accidental identity change.

  • Focus On Health Care
    Focus On Health Care

    Athol hopes for new life with marijuana facility

    Zachary Comeau

    Recreational and medical marijuana could be a $1.1-billion industry in Massachusetts by 2020, and Athol wants in.

  • Advice
    Advice

    101: Juggling projects

    Susan Shalhoub

    It's easy to wonder how, or even to doubt you'll get it all done. But, after a deep breath, these tips may help.

  • Incorporations
    Incorporations

    Incorporations

    These firms incorporated with the Mass. Secretary of State from Sept. 1-15.

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Today's Poll

How would you grade Gov. Maura Healey’s support of Central Massachusetts businesses in her tenure thus far?
Poll Description

More than one year has passed since Gov. Maura Healey was sworn in as the 73rd governor of Massachusetts. Since then, Healey has spoken extensively about her commitment to attracting, retaining, and growing business in the state. To accomplish that goal, Healey and her administration have proposed and enacted several initiatives, including granting Central Massachusetts manufacturing businesses $600,000, allocating $458,000 to businesses training the disabled workforce, and most notably, filing the $3.5-billion Mass Leads Act aimed at bolstering the state’s life sciences, climatetech, and applied artificial intelligence industries. 

At the same time, the Central Massachusetts Business Confidence Index dropped to 45.9 in April, the second lowest score in the index's history, reflecting declined views regarding the region's economic outlook.

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