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After serving nearly 20-years as CEO of Framingham-based MutualOne Bank, Mark Haranas has retired.
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Akoya Biosciences to be acquired by Billerica research firm, create $220M business
January 13, 2025To further its efforts in advancing spatial biology imaging, Marlborough-based biotech firm Akoya Biosciences has agreed to be acquired by Quanterix, a Billerica-based research corporation.
January 13, 2025
Worcester appoints Alexandra Kalkounis as its first female city solicitor
January 13, 2025The City of Worcester will now receive legal counsel from its first female city solicitor as Alexandra Kalkounis has been named to the cabinet position.
January 13, 2025
Cold Stone Creamery, Planet Smoothie, and Wetzel's Pretzel coming to Worcester’s Main Street
January 10, 2025Founded in 1994 in California, this will be the only Wetzel's Pretzel franchise location in Central Massachusetts when opened.
January 10, 2025
Regulators working on software allowing for residents to block online gambling sites, ads
January 10, 2025Trying to keep pace with industry-driven technological advancements, regulators at the Mass. Gaming Commission got a briefing Thursday on a handful of high tech initiatives underway with the goal of bolstering responsible gambling efforts.
January 10, 2025
Middlesex West Chamber of Commerce closes, transitioning members to the Nashoba Valley chamber
January 10, 2025Thirty-six years after its inception, the Middlesex West Chamber of Commerce has closed.
January 10, 2025
Boston Scientific promotes HR executive to chief human resources officer
January 10, 2025Marlborough medical device manufacturer Boston Scientific has promoted Miriam O’Sullivan to the C-suite position senior vice president and chief human resources officer.
January 10, 2025
Three firms with 5,400+ Central Mass. apartments facing DOJ lawsuit over rent-fixing scheme
January 10, 2025Some of the largest and most prominent Central Massachusetts apartment communities are managed by firms accused by the federal government of participating in a rent-fixing scheme.
January 10, 2025
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Get your payment card data security in check before the April deadline
Updated: January 13, 2025By April, companies must be in compliance with 4.0 mandates or risk fines of up to $100,000 a month, depending on volume of transactions.
Updated: January 13, 2025101: Building an inclusive work community for disabled employees
Updated: January 13, 2025Fostering inclusivity is crucial to creating stronger teams, especially by addressing the needs of employees with disabilities, whether they have invisible illnesses or physical constraints.
Updated: January 13, 2025
10 Things I know about ... Estate planning
Updated: January 13, 2025Estate planning can be tough, but Nina T. Dow from Worcester's Bowditch & Dewey has some advice on how you can make your wishes are met while still keeping the peace with family members.
Updated: January 13, 2025
Best of Business 2025: Best Ownership
Updated: January 13, 2025These companies including realty, dessert, and companies represent the businesses with the best ownership in Central Massachusetts for 2025.
Updated: January 13, 2025
Best of Business 2025: Best Employee Services
Updated: January 13, 2025These companies including limousine, health insurance, and staffing firms were the best employee services providers in Central Massachusetts for 2025.
Updated: January 13, 2025
Best of Business 2025: Best Events & Venues
Updated: January 13, 2025Business and organizations who create meaningful in-person experiences are the focus of the Events & Venues supercategory.
Updated: January 13, 2025
Best of Business 2025: Best Food & Drink
Updated: January 13, 2025These eateries including restaurants, cafes, and bars, represent the best food and drinks in Central Massachusetts for 2025.
Updated: January 13, 2025
Best of Business 2025: Best Professional Services
Updated: January 13, 2025These professionals and businesses including accountants, insurers, and lawyers represent the best business professional services providers in Central Massachusetts for 2025.
Updated: January 13, 2025
Stepping into the storm: As Worcester’s newly appointed chief equity officer, Kevin Lovaincy has his work cut out for him to advance the City’s DEI efforts
Updated: January 13, 2025Until October, the City’s chief equity officer role had been vacant since April 2022 and talks of a replacement were clouded with controversy as none of the three previous officers had stayed in the position for much longer than two years. But after two and a half years, three rounds of searching, and one rejected offer, Kevin Lovaincy filled Worcester’s chief equity officer role on Oct. 28.
Updated: January 13, 2025
Etched in America: A laser-focused startup is considering a move to Worcester as it hopes to capitalize on the push to reshore domestic manufacturing
Updated: January 13, 2025From the defense to the medical device industry, manufacturers are looking for ways to mark and track critical components as efficiently as possible while ensuring product security and compliance with strict manufacturing requirements. That’s where Lase-X hopes to come into the picture.
Updated: January 13, 2025
From the Editor: The Best from WBJ in 2024
Updated: January 13, 2025As we look forward to the best for 2025, I’d like to take this moment to reflect back on 2024 and highlight some of what WBJ offered last year.
Updated: January 13, 2025
Two Acton apartment complexes sold for $13M to Needham property management firm
January 9, 2025RCMA Properties, a Needham family-owned property management firm, is now the owner of six Acton apartment buildings.
January 9, 2025
Recording studio, with client list including Matthew McConaughey and Wyclef Jean, moving to Millbury
January 9, 2025A professional recording studio, which has done work with major Hollywood stars and productions, is establishing its headquarters in Millbury.
January 9, 2025
Edward Street promotes early childhood education advocate to CEO
January 9, 2025Worcester nonprofit Edward Street has promoted employee Kim Davenport to the child care advocate’s leading role of CEO, effective Monday.
January 9, 2025
Mental health treatment research firm opens Worcester location
January 9, 2025As mental health disorders continue to be a mounting issue both state and nationwide, a new research company working to advance clinical trials for behavioral health indications has opened its doors in Worcester.
January 9, 2025
Book of Lists 2024
Worcester Business Journal's annual Book of Lists is filled cover-to-cover with pure market intelligence on significant businesses and players in the Central Massachusetts economy and community. The 45 lists in this 2024 edition highlight the top companies and professionals in sectors including banking & finance, real estate, manufacturing, health care, education, nonprofits, hospitality, and professionals services. This year's edition even includes three lists never previously published.
