Contents Of The March 1, 2010 Issue Of The WBJ

Issue Highlights

On Page One

BRUSH JOB – Local painters and contractors are feeling the financial pinch from new EPA rules.

CAPITOL WATCH – A new proposal from Gov. Patrick on how to protect workforce training funds has the backing of local businesses.

DO-SI-DOS – Closing the sale is a tough job, especially if you’re a teenager. But local Girl Scouts have a thing or two to share with local businesses when it comes to selling success.

News & Analysis

METAL HEAD – A Worcester Polytechnic Institute professor is on a mission to reuse and recycle.

EMERGENCY – Athol Memorial Hospital is the smallest independent hospital left in Central Mass. And it’s struggling for survival.

JOB CREATION – The debate over stimulus funding is still hot in Massachusetts, with some lawmakers questioning the effectiveness of so-called “vertical construction.”

Special Focus: Meetings Guide

Talking Out Loud – Tips for making sure you’re the center of attention.

Get Creative – New ideas for planning your next meeting.

Outward Bound – A review of out-of-the-box event spaces in Central Massachusetts. 

The Lists

Hotels

Tourist Attractions

Meeting Facilities

Other Directories

Shop Talk

Q&A with Ed Shea, market president for Bank of America 

Departments

Digital Diva

Industrial Strength

Movers & Shakers

Knowhow

Incorporations

Viewpoint

Photo Finish

Upcoming Issues

March 15 Issue: Special focus is Banking & Finance. The List: Banks.

March 29 Issue: Special focus is Health Care. The List: Hospitals.