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Economic Development
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High-tech fabrics manufacturing institute still needs $40M funding approval
April 21, 2016State funding of $40 million pledged to a high-tech fabrics institute still require legislative approval.
April 21, 2016
Worcester targets 118 acres for urban renewal; possible taking from landowners
April 20, 2016The downtown revitalization plan designed to guide the Worcester's development efforts over the next 20 years has been released by the Worcester Redevelopment Authority, covering over 118 acres of land including some that can be taken from owners by
April 20, 2016
Glickman to manage Worcester mill building
April 19, 2016Worcester property management firm Glickman Kovago & Jacobs Management announced Tuesday the company will take over the management of 85 Prescott St., which has been renovated.
April 19, 2016
Amendment restricting eminent domain advanced
April 7, 2016Land takings that would serve to benefit only private development would be restricted in Massachusetts under a proposed change to the state constitution advanced Wednesday with no debate.
April 7, 2016
Worcester startup Skyscope acquired; to remain in the city
April 5, 2016Skyscope, a Worcester startup focused on video production, was acquired by a Newburyport public relations firm Tuesday and will remain operating in the city with all its employees.
April 5, 2016
New York, California raise minimum wage well beyond Mass. wage floor
April 5, 2016On the same day that the governors of California and New York signed laws to ramp up the minimum wage in those states to $15 an hour, Gov. Charlie Baker said he was in no rush to follow the leads of his Democratic counterparts.
April 5, 2016
100-room Worcester hotel to open
March 31, 2016The 100-room Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton will officially open Friday, boosting Worcester's hotel room count while providing another re-use of land in the Gateway Park area of the city.
March 31, 2016
Tapping Worcester's innovative potential
March 28, 2016Even though there is no traditional pass to entrepreneurship, one such as Ja-Nae Duane's that includes professional opera and writing is notable.
March 28, 2016
Worcester thought through medical marijuana process
March 28, 2016Worcester City Manager Edward Augustus talks about the methodical approach the city used to secure a $450,000 agreement for the city's first medical marijuana dispensary.
March 28, 2016
MetroWest chamber trying to form cooperative advocacy
March 28, 2016Paul Joseph took over the MetroWest Chamber of Commerce on Sept. 14, advocating for changes in the way chambers operate.
March 28, 2016
Worcester company bought by California firm
March 22, 2016A Worcester contract researching company has been bought by a California company in a move officials say expands the presence and offerings of both companies.
March 22, 2016
Worcester meeting venues encourage high-end competition
March 14, 2016New options mean more competition for meeting venues.
March 14, 2016
Worcester's $15 symbolism battle
March 14, 2016The national push for a $15 minimum wage has made its way to Worcester.
March 14, 2016
Unum donated over $12.7M in 2015; built Worcester partnerships
March 11, 2016Unum and its employees donated more than 88,000 volunteer hours and $12.7 million to charitable organizations in 2015.
March 11, 2016
Ash: Corporate tax law change would boost competitiveness
March 9, 2016A change proposed in Gov. Baker's economic development bill is aimed at aligning the state's corporate tax policy with that of 23 states around the nation.
March 9, 2016
Worcester joins nationwide arts economy study
March 8, 2016Worcester recently joined a national study seeking to measure the economic impact of nonprofit arts and culture organizations.
March 8, 2016
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