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May 27, 2024
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Focus on Energy & Sustainability

The green outdoors: Indoor cannabis cultivation has a big environmental impact, but a few Central Mass. growers are blazing a more sustainable trail

Eric Casey

Outdoor growers face a litany of hurdles to bring product to market, but the end result can be an environmentally friendlier option to indoor production.

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    Crompton Collective owner to open new Canal District store

    Sarah Connell Sanders

    Sol Rune is the fifth small business in Chase’s retail portfolio, which includes Crompton Collective, a boutique marketplace in the Canal District, as well as three Massachusetts locations of The Haberdash, a women’s clothing and gift shop.

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    Battery storage issues ignite conflict

    Amanda Zuretti

    Massachusetts’ ambitious green energy initiatives are making some local officials see red. 

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    4 Things I know about … Driving consumer goods sales

    Brittany Wong

    In 2023, retail sales increased 5.6%. Retail and e-commerce have changed a lot in the last five years, but companies have plenty of opporunities to gain market share

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    101: Achieving work-life balance

    Sloane M. Perron

    Through prioritizing, setting realistic expectations, and implementing changes, you can take the first steps to achieving balance.

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    Editorial

    Editorial: Population central

    The U.S. Census Bureau's mid-May release of city and county populations for 2023 prove Central Massachusetts – particularly Worcester – is an increasingly popular place.

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    Opinion

    Viewpoint: Why women mentors should pick male mentees

    Connie Askin

    A female mentor may both wield skills differently than men and may be more likely to invest in their mentee’s development.

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    A Thousand Words: Saint Vincent's labor troubles

    Ramón L. Sandoval

    Saint Vincent Hospital of Worcester continues to be embroiled in contentious litigation and negotiations stemming from accusations from employees claiming unsafe working conditions and unfair treatment.

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    From the Editor: Climate change is coming for us all

    Brad Kane

    For this edition’s Focus on Energy & Sustainability, WBJ’s articles examine alternative ways of doing things, where the health of the planet is a top priority.

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    Movers & Shakers

    Movers & Shakers for May 27, 2024

    Employees at Bowditch & Dewey, Leominster Credit Union, and JNP Coffee are making upward moves.

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Today's Poll

How important is it to you that the companies you do business with are located in Central Massachusetts?
Poll Description

When businesses pick vendors and suppliers, there are advantages to working with those based in the local market, including transportation savings, advanced understanding of the market, and boosting the local community. However, there are potential drawbacks as well, including they may not be the most affordable or highest-quality option.

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