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Economic Development

  • Travis McCready: Next Wave

    Laura Finaldi December 5, 2016

    As interest in making biomanufacturing a bigger player in the state's economy grows, McCready is the top man at the state level pointing to Central Massachusetts and the advantages the region brings to such plans.

    Laura Finaldi December 5, 2016
  • Che Anderson: Next Wave

    Sam Bonacci December 5, 2016

    Anderson melds personal interests with professional to bring events to Worcester and raise its international visibility.

    Sam Bonacci December 5, 2016
  • Timothy P. Murray: Standard Bearer

    Brad Kane December 5, 2016

    The uptick in the pace of Worcester's recent revitalization can be attributed to number of factors, but high on that list is Murray joining the chamber back in 2013.

    Brad Kane December 5, 2016
  • Worcester property value jumps by $1B; drives highest-ever Fitch rating

    Sam Bonacci November 29, 2016

    One of the three big rating agencies has given Worcester it's highest-ever rating as the city's property valuation jumped $1 billion in one year.

    Sam Bonacci November 29, 2016
  • Vocational education: high cost, high demand

    State House News Service November 28, 2016

    It would cost at least an additional $27 million per year to fulfill the unmet demand for high school vocational education programs across Massachusetts, programs that advocates say are critical to meeting the labor demands of businesses in the

    State House News Service November 28, 2016
  • Small Business Saturday in Worcester with Jessica Walsh

    Sam Bonacci November 23, 2016

    Small Business Saturday kicks off this Saturday for retailers across Central Massachusetts and we talk with local store owner Jessica Walsh about it's importance.

    Sam Bonacci November 23, 2016
  • Westborough liquor license spree

    Sam Bonacci November 21, 2016

    The town of Westborough will receive 22 additional liquor licenses in the next three years in an effort by town officials to bring more restaurants into the community with a special focus on the downtown area.

    Sam Bonacci November 21, 2016
  • Girls Inc. seeking $5.5M for renovations

    November 21, 2016

    In October, Girls Inc. of Worcester launched the public part of its $5.5-million fundraising campaign

    November 21, 2016
  • UMass Memorial expands downtown Worcester presence

    Emily Micucci November 16, 2016

    UMass Memorial Health Care has added nearly 18,000 square feet to its new IT offices in the Mercantile Center in downtown Worcester

    Emily Micucci November 16, 2016
  • Worcester State becomes hockey rink's 5th tenant

    Sam Bonacci November 11, 2016

    Worcester State University has signed on as an anchor tenant for the new Worcester Sports Center under construction in the city's Canal District, the school announced.

    Sam Bonacci November 11, 2016
  • Westborough gets 22 new liquor licenses

    Sam Bonacci November 9, 2016

    The town of Westborough will receive 22 additional liquor licenses in the next three years, the economic development department announced Wednesday.

    Sam Bonacci November 9, 2016
  • Devens a model for smart planning

    James B. Eldridge November 7, 2016

    A new site in Devens will become the largest parcel of land available for commercial use in the area; and it is highly likely to attract businesses from the life science and technology sectors.

    James B. Eldridge November 7, 2016
  • South Worcester turning point

    Sam Bonacci November 7, 2016

    A groundbreaking at the South Worcester Industrial Park is a step forward for both the neighborhood and local manufacturers.

    Sam Bonacci November 7, 2016
  • Central Mass. cashes in on building bioscience

    Laura Finaldi November 7, 2016

    Construction firms are cashing in on the booming life science sector's need for up-to-code, specifically designed facilities.

    Laura Finaldi November 7, 2016
  • $3M MassWorks grant to boost $160M Marlborough development

    Sam Bonacci November 2, 2016

    The city of Marlborough has received more than $3 million in state funds towards Route 20 improvements that the Marlborough Economic Development Corp. says will open the area to $160 million in commercial development.

    Sam Bonacci November 2, 2016
  • Mercantile Center parking nears completion

    Sam Bonacci November 1, 2016

    Completion of parking renovations at Worcester's Mercantile Center are roughly a year away as the effort moves into Phase 6.

    Sam Bonacci November 1, 2016

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