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Economic Development
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Gaming centers haul in nearly $100M in July
August 16, 2022The state's three gaming centers raked in nearly $100 million in gross gaming revenue last month with more than $27.6 million bound for the state's coffers, the Gaming Commission announced Monday.
August 16, 2022
Baker staying optimistic on eco dev, tax relief
August 16, 2022Gov. Charlie Baker is holding out hope that top Democrats will reach agreement on some form of their shelved tax relief and spending bill, even though the August decrescendo represents what he called "a tough time."
August 16, 2022
Lowell investment group expands Gardner holdings
August 15, 2022An entity registered to Millennium Holding Group, LLC of Lowell purchased two multifamily properties in Gardner on Friday for a combined $1 million.
August 15, 2022
Dems still far apart on economic development bill
August 10, 2022Talks between the House and Senate around economic development and tax relief have continued since formal sessions ended early on Aug. 1 but the sides remain far apart and, according to Senate President Karen Spilka, House leaders last weekend
August 10, 2022
Kraft Group’s 373,500sf Boylston manufacturing facility hits construction milestone
August 10, 2022The 373,500-square-foot manufacturing facility the Kraft Group is building for its Worcester-based packaging manufacturing division held its topping off ceremony on Tuesday.
August 10, 2022
Fitchburg furniture store receives $15K NCMDC loan
August 9, 2022Lucy’s Furniture and Upholstery of Fitchburg received a $15,000 loan from the North Central Massachusetts Development Corp. of Fitchburg, to purchase fabric for furniture repair.
August 9, 2022
Fed climate bill could fuel greening of economy
August 9, 2022Elected officials and environmental activists are still waiting to see what Gov. Charlie Baker will do with a reshaped clean energy bill on his desk, and they hope major legislation that cleared the U.S. Senate on Sunday will give the governor a bit
August 9, 2022
MassDOT will take bids on former RMV property next month
August 8, 2022As Worcester area residents adjust to the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles moving from Main Street, the move opens a prime piece of real estate in the city’s rapidly developing downtown.
August 8, 2022
State tax collections soared more than 20 percent In FY 2022
August 8, 2022State tax collections soared by more than 20 percent in the last year and are up nearly 40 percent over the last two years, the Department of Revenue said Thursday as it announced that it took in $41.105 billion for the budget year that ended June
August 8, 2022
Goldberg hopes online lottery can make eco-dev cut
August 8, 2022Three years ago, Treasurer Deborah Goldberg declared that "if sports betting is available online, the Lottery must be available online also." But now with a sports betting bill awaiting the governor's signature, the idea of online Lottery sales
August 8, 2022
WRA votes to purchase Denholm Building for $3M
August 8, 2022The Worcester Redevelopment Authority voted unanimously to authorize the $3 million purchase of 484-500 Main St. in Worcester, with the deal expected to close by mid-month.
August 8, 2022-
WRA to vote on $3M Denholm Building purchase Monday
August 5, 2022On Monday, at their 8am meeting, the Worcester Redevelopment Authority will vote on authorization to purchase for $3 million and accept a quitclaim deed for The Denholm Building at 484-500 Main St. in Worcester, according to the WRA’s agenda.
August 5, 2022 
Chase aims for four Worcester-area locations by 2025
August 5, 2022With their first Worcester branch set to open next month at 81 Gold Star Blvd., Chase Bank, the consumer banking division of New York City based JPMorgan Chase, told WBJ that it plans to open three additional branches in the Worcester area.
August 5, 2022
Worcester area unemployment rate rose to 3.7% in June
August 5, 2022The Worcester Metropolitan Statistical Area unemployment rate rose to 3.7% in June, up from 3.5% in May, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data released by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development on July 26.
August 5, 2022
North Central Mass. Development Corp. approves $50K loan for Leominster business
August 5, 2022VP Auto Repair and Mechanical of Leominster will receive a $50,000 loan for improvements and equipment, approved by the North Central Massachusetts Development Corp. which is the economic development arm of the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of
August 5, 2022
Sustainability-minded developers buy seven multifamily properties for $4.65M
August 5, 2022Seven properties on one acre near the juncture of Pleasant Street and Richmond Ave. in Worcester sold in a deal on Wednesday for $4.65 million.
August 5, 2022
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