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July 8, 2013
Opinion

Federal Health Care Reform Needs Surgery

Richard C. Lord Special To The Worcester Business Journal

Seven years ago, Associated Industries of Massachusetts (AIM) and its 5,000 member employers supported the groundbreaking health reform effort in Massachusetts, a necessary step toward repairing a

  • The Rainmaker
    The Rainmaker

    Sometimes, Hierarchy Hurts More Than It Helps

    Ken Cook

    We're a society that revolves around control. The structures we live with every day are organized and predicated on a hierarchy and someone being in charge. Our government works this way. Our education systems work this way.

  • Focus On Life Sciences
    Focus On Life Sciences

    Colleges, Life Sciences Firms: Partners For Progress

    Emily Micucci

    On-the-job mistakes always impact the bottom line, but the degree of expense varies widely from industry to industry.

  • Photo Finish
    Photo Finish

    Photo Finish

  • Support Split On Immigrants And Work Visa Options

    Business groups recently lobbied Congress for passage of a bipartisan approach toward immigration reform that would enhance border security and create an eventual path to citizenship for those already in the country illegally if they meet certain

  • Advice
    Advice

    10 Things I Know About ... Superior Customer Service

    Jerry Lazarus Special To The Worcester Business Journal

    10. Communicate.

  • White House Calls Time Out On Key Health Reform Provision

    Emily Micucci

    Until the middle of last week, some companies were facing a tough question of whether to offer health insurance benefits to their employees or pay the financial penalty for not doing so.

  • Focus On Life Sciences
    Focus On Life Sciences

    AbbVie Embraces Its Biotech Identity

    From Plantation Street in Worcester, the only indication that anything is different at AbbVie, which officially changed its moniker in January from Abbott Laboratories, is a few letters on its building sign.

  • Incorporations
    Incorporations

    Incorporations: July 8

    These Central Massachusetts businesses filed incorporation papers with the Massachusetts Secretary of State's Office from April 16-30, 2013. Listed below are the corporate name, address, ZIP and president.ACTON

  • Editorial
    Editorial

    AMSC Case Sends Clear Message To China

    Last month's federal indictment of Sinovel Wind Group, the Chinese firm alleged to have stolen trade secrets from AMSC of Devens, was no doubt welcome news to the manufacturer of wind energy equipment.

  • Real Deals: July 8

  • Advice
    Advice

    101: Building Teams

    Management is more than just helping others succeed. It also involves fostering a unique group dynamic that leverages excellence, emphasizes individual strengths and holds team members accountable.

  • Should Your Website Be Responsive? Behind The Buzzword

    Christina Davis

    Mashable.com, an online news site devoted to the tech world, chose 2013 as the Year of Responsive Design because 2012 marked an unusual 12 months.

  • Fresh Beginnings: July 8

    — The Courtyard by Marriott on Grove Street in Worcester celebrated its grand re-opening after a multimillion-dollar renovation. The project included an all-new lobby designed to provide guests with more space.

  • New Life Under Old Roofs? Enclosed Shopping Malls Battle For Sales With 'Lifestyle Centers'

    Emily Micucci

    Though the Mall at Whitney Field has struggled in recent years, losing key anchor tenants and falling into foreclosure in 2010, Vintage Real Estate Chairman Fred Sands doesn't view his company's recent purchase of the Leominster mall as a risky venture.

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Do you think Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill will prove a net positive or net negative for your company?
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On July 4, President Donald Trump signed into law massive new legislation designed to enact his agenda. The nearly 900-page package includes provisions such as $4.5 trillion in tax cuts, increased funding for immigration enforcement, and a $1-trillion reduction in Medicaid spending, while increasing the country’s debt limit by $5 trillion.

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