Fospher RSS by ForeSite Technologies, Inc. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:28:00 EDT http://www.wbjournal.com/news43901.html The Massachusetts Health Leadership College has graduated its first class of fellows keen to become the next generation of health care CEOs. http://www.wbjournal.com/news43901.html Matthew L. Brown Daily Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:26:00 EDT http://www.wbjournal.com/news43900.html Applied Behavioral Associates has opened a new office at Littleton Commons on King Street in Littleton. http://www.wbjournal.com/news43900.html Matthew L. Brown Daily Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:25:00 EDT http://www.wbjournal.com/news43899.html The nation's unemployment rate for June was 9.5 percent as employment declined by another 467,000, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics said. http://www.wbjournal.com/news43899.html Matthew L. Brown Daily Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:24:00 EDT http://www.wbjournal.com/news43898.html In the week ending June 27, 614,000 Americans filed claims for unemployment insurance coverage for the first time, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. http://www.wbjournal.com/news43898.html Matthew L. Brown Daily Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:23:00 EDT http://www.wbjournal.com/news43897.html Even though the weather so far this summer has been abysmal, the results of a recent OfficeTeam survey suggest that employees still enjoy a certain amount of flexibility this time of year. http://www.wbjournal.com/news43897.html Matthew L. Brown Daily Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:00:00 EDT http://www.wbjournal.com/news43865.html The South Worcester Industrial Park (SWIP) long has been a dream for many in the city, but the start of demolition of two derelict industrial buildings at Southgate Place this morning marked the first step forward in a plan to realize that vision. http://www.wbjournal.com/news43865.html Shaun Tolson Daily Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:58:00 EDT http://www.wbjournal.com/news43864.html With its acquisition of Strata Bank complete, Natick-based Middlesex Savings Bank becomes the 8th largest bank in the state and the 2nd largest mutual bank in the state. http://www.wbjournal.com/news43864.html Matthew L. Brown Daily Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:57:00 EDT http://www.wbjournal.com/news43863.html The MathWorks, a Natick-based developer of mathematical computing software, has opened offices in Tokyo, Nagoya and Osaka, Japan. http://www.wbjournal.com/news43863.html Matthew L. Brown Daily Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:56:00 EDT http://www.wbjournal.com/news43862.html Venture-backed liquidity fell by 57 percent in the second quarter as venture capitalists generated their lowest merger and acquisition deal total since 1999, according to Dow Jones VentureSource. http://www.wbjournal.com/news43862.html Matthew L. Brown Daily Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:54:00 EDT http://www.wbjournal.com/news43861.html Home loan applications volume fell by 18.9 percent last week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. http://www.wbjournal.com/news43861.html Matthew L. Brown Daily Thu, 02 Jul 2009 0:00:00 EDT http://www.wbjournal.com/news43867.html The population in Milford increased by 1.4 percent between 2000 and 2007, up from 26,880 to 27,263. http://www.wbjournal.com/news43867.html Jill Jansson Web Only Thu, 02 Jul 2009 0:00:00 EDT http://www.wbjournal.com/news43866.html A joint railroad venture is expected to bring millions of dollars in track and facility improvements to Ayer and once finished, could likely spur economic development in the area as well. Pan Am Southern, a joint venture formed by Pan Am Railways of Billerica and Norfolk Southern Corp. of Virginia, is going to spend $87.5 million over three years to upgrade the railroad tracks, signals and other facilities between Ayer and Mechanicsville, N.Y., outside Albany. Pan Am Railways was formerly known as Guilford Rail System. It will cover improvements over 151 miles of track between Ayer and New York, and on another 281 miles of secondary and branch lines in Connecticut, New Hampshire, Vermont, New York and Massachusetts. http://www.wbjournal.com/news43866.html Eileen Kennedy Web Only Wed, 01 Jul 2009 0:00:00 EDT http://www.wbjournal.com/news43859.html Alexandra Bavosi comes to Enterprise Cleaning in Worcester as director of sales. She has more than 19 years of experience, and most recently worked in outside sales and marketing for Sterling National Country Club. In this Q&A she talks about how similar this position is to her previous experience, even though it's a new industry for her. Q. What do you hope to be doing 10 years from now? I strive for a new venture from year to year. One thing I know for sure, I'll be chasing my two children, who will be teenagers in 10 years. http://www.wbjournal.com/news43859.html Web Only Wed, 01 Jul 2009 0:00:00 EDT http://www.wbjournal.com/news43857.html Avidia Bank recently announced several promotions and appointments. http://www.wbjournal.com/news43857.html Jill Jansson Web Only Wed, 01 Jul 2009 0:00:00 EDT http://www.wbjournal.com/news43851.html Scott R. Reisinger, headmaster of the Bancroft School in Worcester, has been elected to a three-year term as president of the board of directors of the Association of Independent Schools in New England (AISNE). http://www.wbjournal.com/news43851.html Christina H. Davis Web Only Wed, 01 Jul 2009 0:00:00 EDT http://www.wbjournal.com/news43855.html Susanne Morreale Leeber, president & CEO of the Marlborough Regional Chamber of Commerce recently received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the United Way of Tri-County's annual meeting. http://www.wbjournal.com/news43855.html Jill Jansson Web Only Wed, 01 Jul 2009 0:00:00 EDT http://www.wbjournal.com/news43852.html Clinton Savings Bank announced to recent hires: John G. Ryan, assistant vice president of mortgage origination, and Jill Wolfendale, branch manager in Sterling. http://www.wbjournal.com/news43852.html Christina H. Davis Web Only Wed, 01 Jul 2009 0:00:00 EDT http://www.wbjournal.com/news43858.html Fallon Community Health Plan in Worcester appointed Lynn M. Patterson of Rutland to director of government services clinical programs. http://www.wbjournal.com/news43858.html Christina H. Davis Web Only Wed, 01 Jul 2009 0:00:00 EDT http://www.wbjournal.com/news43853.html Julie Eisele was hired as staff development nurse at Great Brook Valley Health Center in Worcester. http://www.wbjournal.com/news43853.html Jill Jansson Web Only Wed, 01 Jul 2009 0:00:00 EDT http://www.wbjournal.com/news43856.html Netezza Corp., a data warehouse and analytic appliances company in Marlborough, named J. Chris Scalet a member of its board of directors. http://www.wbjournal.com/news43856.html Jill Jansson Web Only Mon, 22 Jun 2009 0:00:00 EDT http://www.wbjournal.com/news43763.html 10 tips to a better, more productive website. http://www.wbjournal.com/news43763.html Matt Ward Paper Mon, 22 Jun 2009 0:00:00 EDT http://www.wbjournal.com/news43765.html The following advice will help you strengthen your grip on shaking hands. Includes WBJ video exclusive. http://www.wbjournal.com/news43765.html Shaun Tolson Paper Mon, 22 Jun 2009 0:00:00 EDT http://www.wbjournal.com/news43796.html Welcome to the 2009 Central Mass. 100, the WBJ's annual list of the largest employers in Central Massachusetts. http://www.wbjournal.com/news43796.html Paper Mon, 22 Jun 2009 0:00:00 EDT http://www.wbjournal.com/news43785.html Gov. Deval Patrick recently signed legislation into law to eliminate loopholes in the state’s pension system. The new standards, advocates say, will save taxpayers money and will restore public trust in state oversight of public retirement systems. The law includes common sense modifications to state law that will apply to current and future employees and elected officials in all public retirement systems. http://www.wbjournal.com/news43785.html Paper Mon, 22 Jun 2009 0:00:00 EDT http://www.wbjournal.com/news43783.html Check out the June 22, 2009 issue of the Worcester Business Journal. http://www.wbjournal.com/news43783.html Paper Mon, 22 Jun 2009 0:00:00 EDT http://www.wbjournal.com/news43778.html Nordstrom’s, the high-end department store, plans to open its off-price store, Nordstrom Rack, at Shoppers World on Route 9 in Framingham. http://www.wbjournal.com/news43778.html Paper Mon, 22 Jun 2009 0:00:00 EDT http://www.wbjournal.com/news43766.html In today’s economy, the fear of manufacturers picking up and leaving high-cost states like Massachusetts is rampant. And that’s why it was especially good news that global giant Saint-Gobain is investing $31.8 million on expanding its operations in Worcester. http://www.wbjournal.com/news43766.html Shaun Tolson Paper Mon, 22 Jun 2009 0:00:00 EDT http://www.wbjournal.com/news43779.html Change is difficult. And for some of the biggest companies and government agencies in the country, it can seem almost impossible. http://www.wbjournal.com/news43779.html Matthew L. Brown Paper Mon, 22 Jun 2009 0:00:00 EDT http://www.wbjournal.com/news43772.html The latest new businesses in Central Mass. http://www.wbjournal.com/news43772.html Paper Mon, 22 Jun 2009 0:00:00 EDT http://www.wbjournal.com/news43775.html Without a plan to provide more English as a second language instruction for adults, Worcester will not be ready for recovery and revitalization. http://www.wbjournal.com/news43775.html Laurie D'Amico Paper