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In Central Massachusetts, a group of top business executives are taking a public stance, sticking with DEI while at the risk of losing federal revenue.
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Joint project between Worcester Regional Research Bureau and WBJCashing in on cannabis: Worcester County communities collected $6.4M in cannabis taxes last year, with border communities realizing new windfalls
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Meetings, Tourism & Golf GuideThe short game: Smaller golf courses are looking to attract busy people with less time to spend on their game
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UMass Chan freezes hiring, plans layoffs in preparation for NIH funding cuts
UMass Chan Medical School in Worcester is implementing immediate and upcoming cuts to hiring, spending, and employment.
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AdviceI can be there when my daughter really needs me
Owning a business has a sense of freedom I do not take for granted. That freedom has looked different over the years. Now being a parent, it has a new meaning.
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Advice6 Things I know about ... Growing a business through podcasting
David OlivaDavid Oliva, general manager of Berlin-based Organomation, shares some pointers on using a podcast to help grow your business.
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101: Fostering career development opportunities
Sloane M. PerronBy prioritizing professional growth, businesses create a culture of learning that benefits everyone.
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AdviceHomelessness and hunger create a domino effect of need in our communities
Brandon L. RobbinsIn January 2024, the federal government released a report on homelessness in America. The statistics were staggering: an 18% increase in homelessness, mostly driven by lack of affordable housing, natural disasters, and the end of pandemic assistance impacting individuals across our country.
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Editorial: DEI policies can help businesses succeed
DEI policies are about maximizing companies’ opportunities for revenue and profits, better serving their customer bases, and building stronger workforces.
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OpinionViewpoint: Don't let big cannabis crush small business
Ruben Seyde, Kobie Evans, and Drudys LedbetterThree members of the Massachusetts Cannabis Equity Council argue the state should keep current limits on the amount of cannabis business licenses one person or entity can possess.
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OpinionA Thousand Words: Falling business confidence
Ramón L. SandovalIn February, the Massachusetts Business Confidence Index fell 5.2 points, representing the largest over-the-month drop since the COVID pandemic. The Associated Industries of Massachusetts said the state's sudden confidence decline is due to uncertainty around federal policy actions including new tariffs, heightened scrutiny of migrant workers, and potential cuts to National Institutes of Health research funding.
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EditorialFrom the Editor: DEI can be good for everybody
Even if sometimes flawed in practice, the principle of DEI is good and would create a stronger Central Mass. economy, as it is meant to overcome barriers to provide opportunities for everyone to best use their natural talents and skills.
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Movers & ShakersMovers & Shakers for March 24, 2025
Employees are being hired, promoted, and elected to boards throughout Mirick O’Connell, Fletcher Tilton, and MutualOne Bank.
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The President Donald Trump Administration’s campaign to dismantle diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts throughout the federal government and to federally-funded institutions has put many companies and organizations committed to DEI on edge. Many have chosen to navigate Trump-era threats by reorganizing and rewording their DEI initiatives, including changing their wording to eradicate the words “diversity”, “equity”, and “inclusion” in favor of more ambiguous terms such as “fair”, “community”, and “wellbeing”.
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Worcester Business Journal presents a special commemorative edition celebrating the 300th anniversary of the city of Worcester. This landmark publication covers the city and region’s rich history of growth and innovation.
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Worcester Business Journal presents a special commemorative edition celebrating the 300th anniversary of the city of Worcester. This landmark publication covers the city and region’s rich history of growth and innovation.
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