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Once a production desert, Central Massachusetts has seen a large increase in Hollywood-related activity in the past 15 years. Then, the strikes came.
In January, more businesses were incorporated in Central Massachusetts than in any other month since at least January 2017, outpacing the state as a whole, which also set a record for new business starts.
Inspired by the hit ABC television show “Shark Tank”, the competition had collegiate entrepreneurs make a pitch for their businesses in front of a live studio audience.
As the second quarter of 2024 begins, it’s a good time for Greater Worcester business owners to reflect on the state of their businesses and the factors mattering most to their success.
Leaders who struggle with handling conflict may be limiting themselves and their team in significant ways, both personally and professionally.
Despite the volume of financial information, the importance of going back to basics cannot be understated.
Separating your personal and business expenses is the first step to organizing your accounts.
Larry revolutionized how baseball parks are built, and recruiting him to move the Pawtucket Red Sox to Worcester and build Polar Park was an opportunity to redevelop 21 acres of property contaminated for 40+ years to create a true mixed-use district centered around the ballpark.
The upstart Massachusetts Cannabis Coalition is seeking to provide a unified, local voice for the struggling marijuana industry.
The Central Massachusetts business community loves movies just as much as anyone, but the industry just doesn’t have much of an impact here.
Before the state legislative session ends this year, lawmakers need to turn Gov. Maura Healey’s economic development proposal into reality.
People are moving up at Cornerstone Bank, the Marlborough Economic Development Council, and bankHometown.
Fast food restaurant chain Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers is looking to open a third Central Massachusetts location, this time on Lincoln Street in Worcester, after the Louisiana-based chain announced it would open its second location in the region in July. Known for its chicken strips, crinkle-cut fries, and Texas toast, Raising Cane's’ newest location is part of a string of fast-casual restaurants opening or significantly expanding in Central Massachusetts over last few years, including Dave’s Hot Chicken, Chick-fil-A, Kelly's Roast Beef, and Jersey Mike's.
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