Banking & Finance

Even though inflation is cooling off, the cost of living remains high here and consumers are expected to curb spending this holiday season, the Retailers Association of Massachusetts said Wednesday.

The UWCM used $500,000 in seed investments from its United Response Fund, knowing that 80,000 individuals in its service area are affected by food insecurity.

The Massachusetts state auditor is calling into question UMass Memorial Health’s use of $6.2 million it received in COVID relief grants.

The College of the Holy Cross in Worcester has launched a $10,000 micro-grant pilot program aimed at strengthening the college’s participation in the Worcester community.

"The people who are keeping our communities running aren't able to live in them," Debbie Maruca Hoak, CEO of Habitat for Humanity MetroWest/Greater Worcester, said of the housing crisis.

At WBJ, we wanted to showcase how veterans contribute to society beyond their time in the military, particularly in Central Massachusetts business.

The BOB awards recognize the best business-to-business companies in Central Massachusetts: those dedicated to excellence and delivering exceptional products.

Citing the downtown in the United States’ electric vehicle market, Aspen Aerogels said it is looking to continue diversifying into other markets.

Asked about the buyouts, Healey spokesperson Karissa Hand did not explicitly confirm that the governor's considering the option. 

Worcester-based Baystate Investment Fund acquired the properties.