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Economy

Mass. business confidence has dropped 16% since November 2024

While Massachusetts’ business confidence ticked slightly upward in November, it marked the commonwealth’s ninth consecutive month in pessimistic territory.
Real Estate

🔒Large California investment firm sells Worcester apartments to local landlord for $14M

The 72-unit Flats at Merrill Pond apartment complex in Worcester is under new ownership,...
Real Estate

🔒Arris Partners buys second Canal District warehouse site for $2.4M

“It was a natural extension of a property we already owned,” said John Garofalo, manager and co-founder of Arris Partners.
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Banking & Finance

🔒Bay State Bank names new CFO

Bay State Bank has tapped former Clinton Savings Bank executive Richard Hayward to be the Worcester-based institutions’ new chief financial officer.
Education

WPI launches bachelor’s degree program in cybersecurity

Worcester Polytechnic Institute has added a bachelor of science in cybersecurity to its degree offerings, nearly five years after the university introduced a cybersecurity master’s degree track in 2021.
Real Estate

Koopman Lumber CEO’s sister to take over top role of family business from her brother

Dirk Koopman is stepping down as CEO of Koopman Lumber, with his sister Denise Brookhouse taking over the role.
Real Estate

🔒Marlborough 140-unit apartment complex opens first building, starts accepting residents

Vesa Apartments were built on the former site of the McGee Farm and Jordan Stables.
Arts & Entertainment

🔒Bar arcade opens in Downtown Fitchburg

Power Surge Bar Arcade has opened its doors in Downtown Fitchburg, bringing some life back into a 148-year-old building.
Government & Politics

O’Neil elevated to executive director role at Blackstone chamber

Liz O’Neil has been promoted from her role as director of programming and events at the Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce to the newly-created...

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Arts & Entertainment

Museum of Worcester names incoming executive director

The Museum of Worcester has selected its incoming executive director, marking the museum’s first leadership transition in half a century.
Health Care

🔒New pet hospital opens in Framingham

BluePearl Pet Hospital has opened in Framingham, after moving from a location in Waltham. BluePearl is now operating from a 19,874-square-foot space at 659 Worcester...
Health Care

🔒UMass Memorial searches for first-ever chief of medical management

UMass Memorial Health is adding a new management position, as the Worcester-based hospital system is searching for its inaugural chief of medical management.
Government & Politics

State refusing Trump demands to hand over SNAP data

Healey said Massachusetts already verifies eligibility for SNAP beneficiaries and considers the federal request unnecessary. 
Economy

How’s the economy? Let WBJ know by taking the 2026 Economic Forecast survey

Worcester Business Journal is asking its readers to give their opinions on how the Central Massachusetts economy will fare in 2026. The results will...
Banking & Finance

Main Street Bank executive to retire, as two new SVPs join firm

The Marlborough-based bank has added two new senior vice presidents to replace her.
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Where do you do the bulk of your in-store holiday shopping?

Apple is moving its Central Massachusetts retail store from the indoor Solomon Pond Mall in Marlborough to the Millbury outdoor plaza The Shops at Blackstone Valley in Millbury on Dec. 12, just as the holiday shopping season is in full swing. While online shopping has been steadily on the rise for more than a decade, reports show U.S. shoppers still see the value in in-person shopping, especially amongst Gen-Zers. In fact, a 2024 study by London-based consulting firm EY found 63% of Gen-Z shoppers planned to do their holiday shopping in-person.

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Blackstone Valley

🔒Movers & Shakers for Dec. 1, 2025

Professionals at All One Credit Union, Hoey Wealth Management, and ERA Key Realty Services are taking steps forward in their careers.
Central Mass. South

WBJ launches first edition of We Do! wedding guide

We Do! has hit the digital newsstands, as Worcester Business Journal’s new wedding guide has launched its very first edition.
MetroWest

🔒BJ’s opening first new Mass. location in 13 years

Marlborough-based BJ's Wholesale Club is opening its first new Massachusetts location in 13 years. BJ’s will open a location at Springfield Crossing, located at 1655...
North County

🔒Q&A: 350 pounds of excitement at Hubbardston alpaca farm

Founded in 2010, Plain View Farm in Hubbardston is the embodiment of Keith Tetreault’s lifelong love of alpacas and llamas. Each interaction with the...

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