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August 6, 2018

SeaChange hopes to rebound with Netflix

Grant Welker

In the fast-changing world of streaming video, Acton software company SeaChange International was for a while not predicting correctly where the market was leading.

  • Page One Story
    Page One Story

    New casinos bring challenges to Central Mass. tourism

    Grant Welker

    The fight for entertainment dollars is not getting easier for Central Massachusetts venues and attractions, even if leaders aren't sure how casino competition will play out.

  • Editorial
    Editorial

    Central Mass is better off without a casino

    Central Massachusetts is square in the middle of a robust gaming market without a casino to call our own. But, really, we don't need one.

  • Advice
    Advice

    10 things I know about ... Conflict resolution

    Danielle Clark

    There is healthy conflict, and then there is toxic conflict.

  • Focus On Real Estate - The Residential Report
    Focus On Real Estate - The Residential Report

    B&Bs vs. Airbnbs

    Grant Welker

    Bed-and-breakfasts used to be the little guys on the block in hospitality before anyone could rent their place on Airbnb. But in Central Mass., at least, they're holding their own.

  • Shop Talk
    Shop Talk

    New JCC director focuses on community building

    Brad Kane

    Since she replaced Emily Holdstein as Worcester JCC executive director on Jan. 1, Emily Rosenbaum has sought to use the organization's prestige to help other nonprofits and enhance the JCC's role in the community.

  • Briefing
    Briefing

    SJC Drums nearly quadruples space with expansion

    Zachary Comeau

    The main entrance of the company's new digs in Southbridge is highlighted by displays of kits used by some of the company's most famous clients, including drummers from Slipknot, Green Day and Imagine Dragons.

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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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