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Economic Development
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WooSox avoid a court fight over 'W' logo
November 27, 2019One day after a Wareham ball club threatened to sue the Worcester Red Sox over use of their patented “W” on its Woo Sox hats, the Cape Cod team decided not to file suit.
November 27, 2019
Worcester Red Sox unveil nickname, logo
November 25, 2019Even Worcester Red Sox President Charles Steinberg admitted the whole thing was anti-climatic.
November 25, 2019
Worcester Wares to open second location on Nov. 30
November 21, 2019The store known for its "I Love Worcester" merchandise and T-shirts will become the first business to open in the $21-million Worcester Public Market.
November 21, 2019
Coveted younger demographic increasingly calling Worcester home
October 14, 2019When Worcester has attracted new residents in the years since 2010, it’s very often been in one segment of the population: the 20- and 30-somethings often sought after for the energy and spending they bring to a community.
October 14, 2019
Fidelity Bank's newest C-suite executive focuses on culture
October 14, 2019Fidelity Bank Chief LifeDesign Officer Sherri Pitcher is focused on culture and customer engagement.
October 14, 2019
Mass. economic performance solid despite signs of slowdown
October 10, 2019The Massachusetts economy is running well despite signs of a slowdown and while no single factor is holding the economy back, analysts said the combination of a labor shortage, trade tensions, an impeachment inquiry and more could darken the outlook.
October 10, 2019
September 30, 2019
Worcester, Madison Properties file Canal District ballpark plans
September 25, 2019The City of Worcester and Boston developer Madison Properties have filed long-awaited plans for the $101-million Polar Park baseball stadium and a bevy of mixed-use properties in the Canal District.
September 25, 2019
Polar Park to feature autonomous checkout store
September 25, 2019Polar Park, the future home of the Worcester Red Sox, will feature what the team is calling the world’s first autonomous checkout store in a pro sports and entertainment venue.
September 25, 2019
New Union Station restaurant eyes winter opening
September 19, 2019The Worcester Redevelopment Authority on Thursday signed a lease with the former owner of a country music-themed restaurant and bar to occupy the first-floor space in Union Station.
September 19, 2019
WRA urges action on Great Wall, Midtown Mall after owners miss deadlines
September 19, 2019With no status updates from either owner of the Great Wall building or the Midtown Mall, the city is taking aggressive action and pursuing eminent domain of the two properties.
September 19, 2019
First building demolished on Polar Park site
August 28, 2019The first demolition of buildings at the Polar Park baseball stadium site in Worcester has begun, starting Thursday morning with the razing of a small warehouse at 50 Washington St.
August 28, 2019Mass. to receive $100K workforce development grant
August 19, 2019Massachusetts will be the recipient of financial and technical help to build "data-driven approaches" to linking residents to jobs in growing industries, thanks to a partnership between the National Governors Association and the Strada Education
August 19, 2019
40 Under Forty: Lisa A. Drexhage, 36
Updated:Any talk about Worcester’s arts or startup culture is bound to include at least one thing Drexhage has had her hand in.
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40 Under Forty Class of 2002: Timothy P. Murray
August 16, 2019Murray has been at the center of the Greater Worcester economy for nearly two decades.
August 16, 2019
40 Under Forty Class of 2009: Timothy J. McGourthy
August 16, 2019In the last decade, McGourthy has gone from focusing on Worcester development, then economic opportunities across Greater Worcester, and now across the state.
August 16, 2019
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