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Economic Development

  • Online gaming commission to start deliberations

    State House News Service October 28, 2016

    Legal and gaming experts are set to join a group of lawmakers for the first time Monday to begin a study of online gaming and fantasy sports gaming, a process that could lead to legislation next session.

    State House News Service October 28, 2016
  • South Worcester Industrial Park sells out

    Sam Bonacci October 20, 2016

    The final parcel at the South Worcester Industrial Park (SWIP) has been sold, City Manager Edward Augustus announced Thursday.

    Sam Bonacci October 20, 2016
  • RI office space designer setting up Worcester showroom

    Brad Kane October 17, 2016

    The Rhode Island office design and furniture firm Sheehans will open a new 5,000-square-foot showroom in downtown Worcester by January.

    Brad Kane October 17, 2016
  • DeLeo: Short-term rentals 'can't operate in a vacuum'

    State House News Service October 12, 2016

    House Speaker Robert DeLeo said Tuesday that whether to regulate short-term private room rental businesses, like Airbnb, will be the "next test" of the Legislature.

    State House News Service October 12, 2016
  • Creative Hub mustering $3.5M to buy new home

    Sam Bonacci October 10, 2016

    In a move to create affordable space for artists in Worcester, the Creative Hub has partnered with the Arts and Business Council of Greater Boston to buy the former Ionic Avenue Boys and Girls Club.

    Sam Bonacci October 10, 2016
  • A steady new hand at Reliant Medical Group

    Laura Finaldi October 10, 2016

    The new Reliant CEO navigates a changing healthcare landscape to keep his medical group profitable, collaborative and efficient.

    Laura Finaldi October 10, 2016
  • Treasurer poised to push online lottery bill

    State House News Service October 5, 2016

    Treasurer Deborah Goldberg next session will file and champion legislation to allow the Lottery to offer its products online and on smartphone apps.

    State House News Service October 5, 2016
  • Marlborough unemployment falls 44% in four years

    Sam Bonacci October 4, 2016

    Marlborough's unemployment rate fell to 3.2 percent in August, marking a 44 percent decrease since August of 2012.

    Sam Bonacci October 4, 2016
  • MassMEP gets $250K for manufacturing training

    Sam Bonacci September 30, 2016

    Worcester's Massachusetts Manufacturing Extension Partnership has received $250,000 in advanced manufacturing training program grants in the latest round of $1.45 million in training awards.

    Sam Bonacci September 30, 2016
  • MassDiGI gets $583K to build video game ecosystem

    Sam Bonacci September 30, 2016

    MassDiGI at Becker College has been awarded a five-year. $583,000 grant that will help build up the state's video game infrastructure, Congressman Jim McGovern announced Thursday.

    Sam Bonacci September 30, 2016
  • Baker leading trade trip to Israel

    State House News Service September 29, 2016

    Gov. Charlie Baker will lead a trade mission of about a dozen state government officials and 40 private sector representatives to Israel in December.

    State House News Service September 29, 2016
  • QCC to expand Southbridge lab capacity with $489K workforce grant

    Sam Bonacci September 21, 2016

    Quinsigamond Community College in Worcester will receive $488,735 to expand laboratory capacity in the computer information technologies lab at its Southbridge location with an eye towards training the unemployed and underemployed.

    Sam Bonacci September 21, 2016
  • Acupuncture arrives

    Laura Finaldi September 19, 2016

    With Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences purchase, acupuncture moves towards medical mainstream.

    Laura Finaldi September 19, 2016
  • Environmental firm moves from Hudson to Marlborough

    Sam Bonacci September 16, 2016

    Wind River Environmental has relocated its headquarters from nearby Hudson to the St. Mary's Credit Union building in Marlborough.

    Sam Bonacci September 16, 2016
  • Worcester granted eminent domain powers for $96M revitalization

    Sam Bonacci September 15, 2016

    An urban revitalization plan covering 118 acres in downtown Worcester has been approved by the state, opening up the city to leverage the power of eminent domain on 24 properties singled out in the plan.

    Sam Bonacci September 15, 2016
  • Reality TV show to film in Marlborough

    Sam Bonacci September 13, 2016

    A reality television show that combines cross country travel in flashy cars and trivia based on the communities on the journey will be coming to Marlborough in October.

    Sam Bonacci September 13, 2016

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