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Jan. 9, 2023
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2023 Best of Business

WBJ’s Best of Business awards are centered around one idea: referrals. With the other awards Worcester Business Journal gives out annually, such as 40 Under Forty, Business Leaders of the Year, or Outstanding Women in Business, the winners go through a nomination process and are selected by a vetted panel of judges. With Best of Business, though, it’s a straight-up vote by the WBJ readers.

  • Best of Business 2023
    Best of Business 2023

    Best of Business 2023: Best Office Services

    See which companies won the categories of Best Commercial Real Estate Brokerage, Best IT Services Provider, Best Office Cleaner, Best Plumber/HVAC Contractor, Best Waste Removal, Best Commercial Landscaper, and Best Sign Company

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    Best of Business 2023: Best Ownership

    See who won the categories of Best Employee-owned Business, Best Employee-owned Business, Best Family-owned Business, Best Woman-owned Business, Best Minority-owned Business, and Best Business Incubator.

  • Best of Business 2023
    Best of Business 2023

    Best of Business 2023: Best Professional Services

    See which companies won the categories of Best Law Firm, Best Accounting Firm, Best Forensic Accountant, Best Financial Planning/Investment Services Firm, Best Bank, Best Credit Union, Best Business Insurance Agency, Best Advertising Agency, Best Chamber of Commerce, Best Health Insurance Provider, and Best Logistics Company.

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    Best of Business 2023: Best Food, Drink & Marijuana

    Check out which companies won the categories Best New Business, Best Locally Owned Place to Meet for Coffee, Best Restaurant for Business Dinner, Best Restaurant for Business Lunch, Best Caterer for a Corporate Event, Best Local Brewery, and Best Marijuana Company.

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    Best of Business 2023: Best Employee Services

    See which organizations won the categories Best Golf Club for Corporate Outing, Best Venue for an Employee Outing, Best Staffing Agency, Best Employee Benefits Consultant, Best Professional Training Company, Best College for Business Education, and Best Young Professionals Network

  • Best of Business 2023
    Best of Business 2023

    Best of Business 2023: Best Ways to Relax

    See what companies won the categories of Best After-Work Bar, Best Hotel for Business Clients, Best Public Golf Course, Best Private Golf Course, Best Exercise Facility/Fitness Center, Best Limousine Service, and Best Luxury Automobile Dealership.

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    Best of Business 2023

    Best of Business 2023: Best Events & Multimedia

    Check out who won the categories of Best Nonprofit Fundraiser Event, Best Venue for a Business Meeting, Best Venue for a Corporate Event, Best Web Design Firm, Best Video Production Company, Best Awards & Promotional Products, and Best Commercial Printer.

  • Advice
    Advice

    Use empathy when managing social media

    Danny Quin

    Like it or not, your organization’s social media accounts have become the digital front door to your company.

  • Advice
    Advice

    101: Performing a strong competitive analysis

    Laura Finaldi

    Here are some tips for performing a competitive analysis of other companies who tend to give you a run for your money.

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    Advice

    What the new Mass. data privacy act means for business

    Michelle Drolet

    The Commonwealth of Massachusetts may soon approve a data privacy bill called the Massachusetts Information Privacy and Security Act, which will make the state a national leader in regulation of data privacy and security.

  • Opinion
    Opinion

    Viewpoint: Early college boosts the workforce

    Karen Pelletier, Erika Giampietro, and Jennifer Davis-Carey

    Today, 80% of good-paying jobs require a postsecondary education, and differences in educational attainment have a profound impact on students’ future earnings.

  • Editorial
    Editorial

    Editorial: Best nonprofit leader: David Jordan

    For the last 10 years, WBJ readers have voted for the best companies, venues, people, and services in Central Massachusetts, for our annual Best of Business awards.

  • Opinion
    Opinion

    A Thousand Words: Polar Park contractor's $2M fine

    Ramón L. Sandoval

  • Movers & Shakers
    Movers & Shakers

    Movers & Shakers for Jan. 9, 2023

    People are on the move at UMass Memorial Health, Bay State Savings Bank, and more.

Today's Poll

What long-term Worcester priority is most important?
Poll Description

In late September, the City of Worcester released its five-year strategic plan with the goal to make Worcester the best-managed city in the country. The plan was developed by the City Manager’s Office over two years and was informed by both internal process reviews and solicitation of community feedback. In total, the plan outlines 49 objectives within its six identified priority goals:

Economic growth: Expanding the tax base; adding 10,000 new jobs by 2023; and enabling and supporting diverse neighborhood-scale commerce

Public health and safety: Developing and maintaining public health and safety infrastructure; strengthening support for those with mental health and substance-use disorders; and reducing overdoses

Affordable neighborhoods and reduced homelessness: Expanding affordable housing options; creating opportunities for affordable homeownership for low-income, Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC), and immigrant households; and increasing outreach to unhoused individuals

Clean city initiatives: Minimizing litter and illegal dumping; developing well-maintained public spaces; and increasing environmental resilience to pollution

High-performing government and strong financial health: Implementing organizational culture and philosophy; centralizing core administrative functions; and ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion goals are met 

Investment in quality education: Providing clean and safe learning environments, strengthening the relationship between the City and Worcester Public Schools, and expanding access to educational resources

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