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Economic Development

  • Apex Center to create 1,600 jobs

    Laura Finaldi May 25, 2017

    A major commercial mixed-use development coming to Marlborough this fall will create 1,600 jobs when it's fully operational.

    Laura Finaldi May 25, 2017
  • Part of New Bedford golf course turning into ind. park

    State House News Service May 19, 2017

    A 100-acre section of the Whaling City Golf Course will be converted into an industrial park and the City of New Bedford plans to operate the course as a nine-hole operation.

    State House News Service May 19, 2017
  • Worcester developing first master plan in 30 years

    Grant Welker May 19, 2017

    Starting this summer, a new master plan is expected to finally be in the works for the city of Worcester.

    Grant Welker May 19, 2017
  • First Night Worcester shuts down

    May 18, 2017

    First Night Worcester, Inc., the organizer of the annual New Year's Eve arts festival, has decided to discontinue operations after 35 years.

    May 18, 2017
  • Atlas distributes world's best beer

    May 15, 2017

    In the last four years, Atlas has grown its employee base from 170 to 225 – including having a 25-percent minority workforce – while being appointed to represent major beer brands in Central Massachusetts.

    May 15, 2017
  • Worcester IT company moves downtown

    Laura Finaldi May 4, 2017

    Domitek, the Worcester information technology services provider, has moved its offices downtown.

    Laura Finaldi May 4, 2017
  • Worcester approves tax break for manufacturing space

    Grant Welker May 3, 2017

    A new research and development building of at least 20,000 square feet will rise in the South Worcester Industrial Park, thanks to a 20-year tax break the project has received from the city.

    Grant Welker May 3, 2017
  • Fitchburg drone racing hits TV in June

    Laura Finaldi April 28, 2017

    The world's only professional drone racing organization competed in Fitchburg this month and will air on television in June, giving the North Central city a chance to introduce itself to millions of people around the world.

    Laura Finaldi April 28, 2017
  • Shrewsbury selects new town manager

    April 26, 2017

    The board of selectmen in Shrewsbury on Tuesday selected Kevin Mizikar as the next town manager.

    April 26, 2017
  • Marlborough wants downtown brewpub

    Laura Finaldi April 26, 2017

    Brewpubs are already common in places like Denver, Raleigh and the Twin Cities, and there are even a few in Massachusetts. Now, Marlborough wants to get in on the action.

    Laura Finaldi April 26, 2017
  • New era at MWCC

    Laura Finaldi April 17, 2017

    Mount Wachusett Community College's new president, James Vander Hooven, said he will look to continue the college's extensive partnerships with area businesses.

    Laura Finaldi April 17, 2017
  • Worcester neighborhoods, others found lacking grocery access

    State House News Service April 13, 2017

    Chelsea and Springfield top a new list of cities with the highest percentage of low-income residents lacking access to grocery stores, a problem most acute in rural areas and gateway cities.

    State House News Service April 13, 2017
  • WPI gets $5M state grant for new lab

    Grant Welker April 13, 2017

    Worcester Polytechnic Institute has been given a $5 million state grant for a new healthcare research and product development initiative.

    Grant Welker April 13, 2017
  • MassDevelopment head to depart

    State House News Service April 13, 2017

    The longtime head of the state's economic development and financing agency will leave in June after a divided MassDevelopment Board of Directors voted Thursday not to renew her contract.

    State House News Service April 13, 2017
  • Tax uncertainty could affect low-income housing, development chief says

    State House News Service April 4, 2017

    Plans to simplify and flatten the federal tax code are creating uncertainty for affordable housing developments that rely on tax credits for funding, the state's development chief said.

    State House News Service April 4, 2017
  • Baker emphasizes life sciences center's importance

    April 3, 2017

    Gov. Charlie Baker on Thursday made clear that he intends some type of sequel to the state's 2008 commitment of nearly $1 billion towards the life sciences sector, though the schedule, cost and other critical details about the idea remain

    April 3, 2017

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The Massachusetts House passed an overhaul marijuana oversight bill on June 4, part of which would raise the retail license limit for each business from three to six over a three-year period. The three-license limit was established to prevent large companies from taking over the legal cannabis industry and push out smaller firms. However, the new six-license-limit proposal is seen as a way for firms to achieve economies of scale and survive in the ultra-competitive industry.