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  • Focus On 40 Under Forty
    Focus On 40 Under Forty

    2013 40 Under Forty: J. Christian Rea

    TITLE: Owner/Stylist, Salon 647

  • Focus On 40 Under Forty
    Focus On 40 Under Forty

    2013 40 Under Forty: Sarah Gustafson

    Title: Realtor, Coldwell BankerCompany location: SturbridgeResidence: WebsterFavorite movie: “Legends of the Fall”

  • Focus On 40 Under Forty
    Focus On 40 Under Forty

    2013 40 Under Forty: Denise Kapulka

    Title: Sales and Marketing Manager, Knight’s Airport LimousineCompany location: ShrewsburyResidence: Worcester

  • Focus On 40 Under Forty
    Focus On 40 Under Forty

    2013 40 Under Forty: Kate Sharry

    TITLE: Vice President of Group Benefits Strategies; Co-Owner and President of Enrollment Audit Solutions

  • Focus On 40 Under Forty
    Focus On 40 Under Forty

    2013 40 Under Forty: Tiffany A. Moore Simas

    TITLES:  Associate Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Pediatrics 

  • Focus On 40 Under Forty
    Focus On 40 Under Forty

    2013 40 Under Forty: Amy Lynn Chase

    Title: Owner, Crompton Collective (Haberdash Vintage and The Swapaholics)Company location: WorcesterResidence: Worcester for 31 years; recently moved to Shrewsbury.

  • Medical Marijuana In Your Neighborhood?

    Ten months after Massachusetts voters approved the use of marijuana for medicinal purposes, 181 applicants are seeking state approval to become licensed dispensaries, with 14 looking to locate in Worcester County.

  • Focus On 40 Under Forty
    Focus On 40 Under Forty

    2013 40 Under Forty: Aldo Guerrero

    Title: Business Development, Connell & Curley Insurance AgencyCompany location: NatickResidence: Quincy

  • Focus On 40 Under Forty
    Focus On 40 Under Forty

    2013 40 Under Forty: Jodie Grady

    Title: Marketing Manager, Clinton HospitalCompany location: ClintonResidence: HoldenFavorite movie: “The Notebook”

  • Advice
    Advice

    10 Things I Know About ... Philanthropy

    Kate Mcevoy-zdonczyk Special To The Worcester Business Journal

    10. It's not all about cash. The three Ts of philanthropy are time, talent and treasure, and most organizations are delighted to get support through any of those areas.9. It promotes good employee

  • Focus On 40 Under Forty
    Focus On 40 Under Forty

    2013 40 Under Forty: Ben Robinson

    TITLE: Managing Director, Wheelock Partners

  • Focus On 40 Under Forty
    Focus On 40 Under Forty

    Meet Our 2013 40 Under Forty Judges

    JOSEPH P. COXJoe Cox has served as president of the EcoTarium in Worcester since October 2012. He was previously the founding executive director of the Golisano Children's Museum of Naples.

  • Focus On 40 Under Forty
    Focus On 40 Under Forty

    2013 40 Under Forty: Eric Gustafson

    Title: Executive Director of Development and Alumni Relations, Framingham State UniversityCompany location: FraminghamResidence: Holden

  • Focus On 40 Under Forty
    Focus On 40 Under Forty

    2013 Forty Under 40: Jennifer Hogan

    Title: General Manager, Residence Inn by Marriott/True North Hotel GroupCompany location: WestfordResidence: Lunenburg

  • Advice
    Advice

    101: AVOIDING PITFALLS

    Susan Shalhoub Special To The Worcester Business Journal

    There are some common missteps that managers — especially new managers — are prone to make. But the wisdom of those who have gone before you can prove to be valuable advice as you lead teams toward achieving company goals.

  • Focus On 40 Under Forty
    Focus On 40 Under Forty

    2013 40 Under Forty: Heather G. Keenan

    Title: Associate Director of Programs, Girls Inc. of WorcesterCompany location: Worcester Residence: Sutton

  • Focus On 40 Under Forty
    Focus On 40 Under Forty

    2013 40 Under Forty: Olga Kwasniewski

    Title: CEO, Thai Island Inc.Company Location: HoldenResidence: HoldenFavorite Movie: “Minority Report”

  • Advice
    Advice

    7 Business Cliches To Avoid

    Allison Chisolm Special To The Worcester Business Journal

    In our jargon-laden business landscape, the art of explaining ideas in plain English remains underappreciated.In other words, simplicity sells.

  • Accolades & Honors: Sept. 2

    The Webster Square Day Care Center and the Guild of St. Agnes were each awarded $10,000 from The Children's Investment Fund, for repairs and renovations.

  • New Medical Center CEO Takes On Challenges Of Cost Controls

    Emily Micucci

    Two years after former UMass Memorial Medical Center CEO Dr. Walter Ettinger resigned, and following a months-long, nationwide search for a replacement, Patrick Muldoon assumed the role as the Worcester hospital's new leader last week.

  • Focus On 40 Under Forty
    Focus On 40 Under Forty

    2013 40 Under Forty: Liz Sheehan Castro

    TITLE: Project Manager, Worcester Food & Active Living Policy Council

  • Briefing
    Briefing

    Briefing: Rectrix Breaks Ground

    Rectrix Aviation, which provides private jet service and aircraft maintenance, recently broke ground for a 27,000-square-foot facility at Worcester Regional Airport that will be used for aircraft maintenance and storage, customer service, and a tr

  • Report Details Big Players’ Dominance Of Mass. Health Care

    Emily Micucci

    The inaugural report by the Center for Health Information and Analysis (CHIA) on the Massachusetts health care industry released Aug.

  • Focus On 40 Under Forty
    Focus On 40 Under Forty

    2013 40 Under Forty: Fred Kaelin

    Title: Executive Director of Dynamy, a division of Y.O.U. Inc.Company location: WorcesterResidence: West BoylstonFavorite movie: “Shawshank Redemption”

  • Northborough Wal-Mart Adds To Crowded Grocery Store Competition On Rte. 9

    Livia Gershon Special To The Worcester Business Journal

    Two years ago, Northborough became the first Massachusetts community to host a huge Wegmans supermarket. Now, Wal-Mart has expanded its store in town into a “supercenter” with groceries.

  • Focus On 40 Under Forty
    Focus On 40 Under Forty

    2013 40 Under Forty: Lia Valentine

    TITLE: Project Manager, The Training Associates

  • Focus On 40 Under Forty
    Focus On 40 Under Forty

    2013 40 Under Forty: Corey F. Higgins

    Title:  Labor and Employment Attorney, Mirick O’ConnellCompany location: WorcesterResidence: HoldenFavorite movie:  “It’s a Wonderful Life”

  • Credit Card Processing Swiping Your Sanity?

    Christina Davis

    When was the last time you thought about your credit card processing system?

  • Editorial
    Editorial

    Chamber Music: Murray Striking Right Early Notes

    After Tim Murray stunned the Massachusetts political establishment by giving up the lieutenant governorship to lead the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce, observers expected more than just a change in title and a shorter commute for the forme

  • Focus On 40 Under Forty
    Focus On 40 Under Forty

    2013 40 Under Forty: Ryan Clutterbuck

    Title: Director of Divisional Operations, The Davis Cos.Company location: MarlboroughResidence: BoylstonFavorite movie: “Gladiator”

  • Focus On 40 Under Forty
    Focus On 40 Under Forty

    2013 40 Under Forty: Jared Chrudimsky

    Title: Owner/Massage Therapist, Revitalize MassageCompany location: WorcesterResidence: HoldenFavorite movie: “I Heart Huckabees”

  • Photo Finish
    Photo Finish

    Photo Finish: Sept. 2

  • Focus On 40 Under Forty
    Focus On 40 Under Forty

    2013 40 Under Forty: William R. Simpson

    TITLE: President, Smokestack Lightning Inc. 

  • Incorporations
    Incorporations

    Incorporations: Sept. 2

    These Central Massachusetts businesses filed incorporation papers with the Massachusetts Secretary of State's Office from June 1-15, 2013.

  • Focus On 40 Under Forty
    Focus On 40 Under Forty

    2013 40 Under Forty: Patrick J. McCarty

    Title: President, McCarty Engineering Inc.Location: LeominsterResidence: LeominsterFavorite movie: “The Matrix” series

  • Opinion
    Opinion

    Home Market Reform Must Expedite Return Of Private Money

    Richard Mcnally Special To The Worcester Business Journal

    While optimism grows in our local housing market with increased housing demand and the return of home values to levels seen before the housing crisis, many real estate finance observers continue to urge swift reform of government-sponsored enterpr

  • Focus On 40 Under Forty
    Focus On 40 Under Forty

    2013 40 Under Forty: Michael W. Steuer Jr.

    TITLE: Vice President of Operations, Credit Union Insurance Resource LLC

  • Focus On 40 Under Forty
    Focus On 40 Under Forty

    2013 40 Under Forty: Elisabeth Gilbride

    Title: Executive Editor, Equine JournalCompany location: North OxfordResidence: CharltonFavorite movie: “Seabiscuit”

  • Focus On 40 Under Forty
    Focus On 40 Under Forty

    2013 40 Under Forty: Ryan M. Kittredge

    Title: Certified Financial Planner/Wealth Advisor, Richard Carr & Associates Financial ServicesCompany location: Worcester   

  • Editorial
    Editorial

    Tech Tax: What Were They Thinking?

    The extension of the state's 6.25-percent sales tax to computer services has been roundly criticized and exposed the state to a dose of deserved ridicule over the attitude of its political leaders toward business, especially a sector of the econom

  • Focus On 40 Under Forty
    Focus On 40 Under Forty

    2013 40 Under Forty: Jackson Restrepo

    TITLE: Senior Project Manager

  • Focus On 40 Under Forty
    Focus On 40 Under Forty

    2013 40 Under Forty: Alexandra Montgomery

    TITLE: Human Resources Consultant, The Hanover Insurance Group

  • Focus On 40 Under Forty
    Focus On 40 Under Forty

    2013 40 Under Forty: Todd Brodeur

    Title:Partner, Fletcher Tilton PCCompany location: WorcesterResidence: Shrewsbury

  • Focus On 40 Under Forty
    Focus On 40 Under Forty

    2013 40 Under Forty: Osman Acheampong

    Title: Vice President of Credit Administration, Bay State Savings BankCompany location: WorcesterResidence: WorcesterFavorite movie: “12 Angry Men”

  • Opinion
  • Focus On 40 Under Forty
    Focus On 40 Under Forty

    2013 40 Under Forty: Melissa A. Gleick

    Title: Associate Attorney, Estate Preservation Law OfficesCompany location: WorcesterResidence: Hubbardston

  • Focus On 40 Under Forty
    Focus On 40 Under Forty

    WBJ 40 Under Forty: A New Batch Of Youth

    Rick Saia

    It's our 14th annual celebration of up-and-comers in the Central Massachusetts business arena. Like their 520 alumni, the members of the 40 Under Forty Class of 2013 all have unique stories to tell: from how they discovered their callings, to who inspired them most, to the unique hobbies they engage in outside of work. See who this year's honorees are.

  • Focus On 40 Under Forty
    Focus On 40 Under Forty

    2013 40 Under Forty: Adrien Finlay

    Title: Executive Director, Music WorcesterCompany location: WorcesterResidence: Smithfield, R.I. (soon to be Worcester)

  • Focus On 40 Under Forty
    Focus On 40 Under Forty

    2013 40 Under Forty: Amanda Parker

    Title: Regional Manager of CRM & Onl

  • Focus On 40 Under Forty
    Focus On 40 Under Forty

    2013 40 Under Forty: Thomas M. Gregory

    Title: Assistant to the Town Manager, Town of ShrewsburyCompany location:  ShrewsburyResidence: WorcesterFavorite movie:  “Cool Hand Luke”

  • Movers & Shakers: Sept. 2

    ANTHONY A. GASBARRO, MICHAEL J. SAUVAGEAU, GIULIO G. GRECO, JOYCE A. LaFLEUR and NANCY L. GRAVES were elected as officers of Leominster Credit Union's board of directors. Gasbarro was elected chairman.

  • Focus On 40 Under Forty
    Focus On 40 Under Forty

    2013 40 Under Forty: Bob Waitt

    TITLE: President, Albright Technologies

  • Focus On 40 Under Forty
    Focus On 40 Under Forty

    2013 40 Under Forty: Steven Thebodo

    TITLE:  Audit Manager, O'Connor, Maloney & Company PC

  • Focus On 40 Under Forty
    Focus On 40 Under Forty

    2013 40 Under Forty: Robert R. Rucci

    TITLE: Graphic Design Director, Elevation Exhibits & Events

  • Page One Story
    Page One Story

    Crunch Time For Slots Parlor Players

    Community leaders in Millbury and Leominster who went to the negotiating table with slots parlor developers have largely been praised for what they came back with.

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Today's Poll

Has your company created pathways for women, people of color and other minorities to advance to more senior positions?
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Poll Description

While shifting cultural norms in the business community have found hiring managers outwardly working toward hiring a more diverse staff, studies in the last few years by organizations like McKinsey & Co. and Regent University found women and people of color are promoted less frequently than their white male counterparts. This produces a dynamic where company leadership at many organizations remains dominated by white males even as the company's employees become more diversified.