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Do you regularly use an AI program in your work?
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The number of artificial intelligence programs, such large language models and other such technology, are becoming more pervasive and are being catered to specific industries and specific tasks. On Aug. 18, the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education responded to the increased use of AI in the classroom by releasing statewide AI guidance for educators.

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  • Cinch I.T. President Porter returns to charity march for second year

    Ellie Lester July 15, 2022

    Pulling from his time in the U.S. Army, Cinch I.T. President Rick Porter will lead his company in hosting the second annual 100-Mile Ruck March from July 21-24.

    Ellie Lester July 15, 2022
  • AbbVie builds up biomedical workforce with myriad of ongoing programs

    Sadie Leite July 14, 2022

    On Wednesday, June 29, AbbVie built Forest Grove Middle School’s STEM lab, but their efforts stretch farther than just this single, advantageous event.

    Sadie Leite July 14, 2022
  • Clinton Savings Bank board elects new directors

    Timothy Doyle July 14, 2022

    On Tuesday, Clinton Savings Bank announced its election of Cynthia Curley and Myles Heffernan Jr. to their board of directors.

    Timothy Doyle July 14, 2022
  • Discern’d Cannabis inches closer to opening with employee mandate

    Alexander MacDougall July 14, 2022

    A proposed Grafton cannabis dispensary has taken another step toward opening to the public, requiring that employees of the location be licensed through a dispensary associate certificate.

    Alexander MacDougall July 14, 2022
  • Fitchburg State and MWCC create path for teacher education in the midst of teacher shortage

    Timothy Doyle July 14, 2022

    Mount Wachusett Community College and Fitchburg State University have created an agreement to ease the transfer process between the schools for students pursuing degrees in middle school or secondary education.

    Timothy Doyle July 14, 2022
  • YWCA elects Fallon Health’s Bik as board president

    Timothy Doyle July 14, 2022

    YWCA Central Massachusetts in Worcester has elected Christienne Bik of Shrewsbury to serve as president of the organization’s board of directors.

    Timothy Doyle July 14, 2022
  • Framingham-based Workhuman hires new chief marketing officer

    Laura Finaldi July 13, 2022

    Workhuman, a human resources technology company based in both Framingham and Dublin, Ireland, announced veteran technology marketing executive Tom Libretto as its new chief marketing officer. 

    Laura Finaldi July 13, 2022
  • Ameresco completes energy project with New Mexico university

    Laura Finaldi July 13, 2022

    Framingham-based Ameresco announced the completion of an energy efficiency project that’s expected to save a customer more than $540,000 per year. 

    Laura Finaldi July 13, 2022
  • Staples offering same-day passport services at 1,000 stores

    Laura Finaldi July 13, 2022

    As international travel restrictions loosen around the world, Framingham-based Staples is launching same-day passport photo services in several of its U.S. stores. 

    Laura Finaldi July 13, 2022
  • Healey talks workforce development in Worcester

    Alexander MacDougall July 13, 2022

    Maura Healey, the Massachusetts Attorney General and one of the leading candidates for next governor of the state, visited Worcester on Tuesday to discuss her stance on education and workforce development, visiting the Massachusetts Teachers Association and Worcester Technical School to discuss the issues. 

    Alexander MacDougall July 13, 2022
  • U.S. inflation increases 9.1% in June

    Greg Bordonaro | Hartford Business Journal July 13, 2022

    Inflation during the month of June hit a 40-year high of 9.1% compared to a year earlier, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

    Greg Bordonaro | Hartford Business Journal July 13, 2022
  • GWCF announces annual grants after year of turmoil

    Alexander MacDougall July 13, 2022

    The Greater Worcester Community Foundation has announced on Wednesday the recipients of its 2022 community grants, distributing more than $456,000 in grants across 34 organizations in the greater Worcester area. 

    Alexander MacDougall July 13, 2022
  • Sanctuary Medicinals purchases Littleton HQ for $4.5M

    Timothy Doyle July 13, 2022

    Sanctuary Medicinals, a cannabis company with locations in Massachusetts and Florida, has purchased its Littleton headquarters and cultivation facility at 234 Taylor St. for $4.5 million.

    Timothy Doyle July 13, 2022
  • UMass Chan awards 10 grants totaling $136,760

    Timothy Doyle July 13, 2022

    The Remillard Family Community Service Fund at UMass Chan Medical School announced the 10 projects that would receive up to $20,000 in funding this year, for a total of $136,760.

    Timothy Doyle July 13, 2022
  • Construction complete on 100,000-square-foot Millbury cannabis facility

    Timothy Doyle July 13, 2022

    Construction is complete on Boston-based GreenCare Collective’s new 100,000-square-foot cannabis facility at 12 Latti Farm Road in Millbury.

    Timothy Doyle July 13, 2022
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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.