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Economic Development

  • North Central Massachusetts wants better Internet

    Laura Finaldi March 4, 2016

    The North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce is calling for greater investments in its area's Internet infrastructure, during a time where the city of Worcester is expanding its own broadband network.

    Laura Finaldi March 4, 2016
  • Sec. Ash aware 'one size doesn't always fit all'

    State House News Service/massachusetts Political Almanac February 29, 2016

    Secretary of Economic Development Jay Ash has improvements for the entire state in his sights.

    State House News Service/massachusetts Political Almanac February 29, 2016
  • Chinese industrial park moving to Marlborough

    State House News Service February 29, 2016

    An over 100,000 square-foot building in Marlborough has been purchased with the intention of converting it into a work space for 35 to 40 Chinese companies.

    State House News Service February 29, 2016
  • Fiber broadband network expanding in Worcester

    Laura Finaldi February 29, 2016

    The city of Worcester is in the process of completing an extension of its already vast data fiber network, with the goal of making it easier for businesses to access high-speed Internet connections.

    Laura Finaldi February 29, 2016
  • Millions in development underway in downtown Worcester

    Sam Bonacci February 29, 2016

    Demolition has begun at the site of the extended stay hotel in Washington Square, but it isn't the only project underway, with several projects tied to downtown redevelopment breaking ground or opening.

    Sam Bonacci February 29, 2016
  • Build upon Worcester’s digital advantage

    February 29, 2016

    According to a study by the Obama Administration, Worcester is one of 10 cities in Massachusetts – and one of 495 in the country – with an installed broadband network, and the city is part of a much smaller subset whose broadband is a fiber networ

    February 29, 2016
  • Worcester needs to unlock airport potential

    Timothy J. Mcgourthy Special To The Worcester Business Journal February 29, 2016

    The largest single transportation facility in Worcester, and arguably that with the most potential, Worcester Regional Airport (airport code ORH) is a critical element in Greater Worcester's transportation tripod of road, rail, and air.

    Timothy J. Mcgourthy Special To The Worcester Business Journal February 29, 2016
  • State Resource Network can help Central Mass. innovate

    Anne Haynes Special To The Worcester Business Journal February 29, 2016

    Yesterday's innovations shaped today's Gateway Cities.

    Anne Haynes Special To The Worcester Business Journal February 29, 2016
  • The price of innovation

    Livia Gershon Special To The Worcester Business Journal February 29, 2016

    For a local company, the decision to be acquired by a larger firm from out of state can be a tough but smart call.

    Livia Gershon Special To The Worcester Business Journal February 29, 2016
  • DCU Center eagerly awaits hockey team

    February 29, 2016

    Minor league hockey is once again returning to the DCU Center in Worcester, a year after the Worcester Sharks of the AHL moved to San Jose.

    February 29, 2016
  • Acupuncture school, 120 positions coming to downtown Worcester

    Sam Bonacci February 26, 2016

    MCPHS University will bring the New England School of Acupuncture (NESA) from Newton to downtown Worcester and along with it over 120 employees as well as 200 students and numerous clients.

    Sam Bonacci February 26, 2016
  • Mass life sciences to challenge Silicon Valley with regional approach

    Laura Finaldi February 23, 2016

    To take on Silicon Valley, Massachusetts must bank on a regional approach and push the talents of the Boston to Worcester corridor, according to Massachusetts Life Sciences Center CEO Travis McCready.

    Laura Finaldi February 23, 2016
  • Habitat for Humanity receives space at Mercantile Center

    Sam Bonacci February 22, 2016

    Habitat for Humanity of MetroWest and Greater Worcester has received 20,000 square feet of donated storage space at Mercantile Center in downtown Worcester.

    Sam Bonacci February 22, 2016
  • 43-acre development coming to Marlborough

    Sam Bonacci February 22, 2016

    A 475,000-square-foot development has been proposed in Marlborough and is set to include entertainment, office buildings and hotels.

    Sam Bonacci February 22, 2016
  • Keep Mass. Life Science Center strong

    February 15, 2016

    After eight years of the Patrick Administration leading the state, it is inevitable that the new sheriff in town will want to make some changes. Sometimes those changes can be dramatic, and other times more subtle and harder to discern.

    February 15, 2016
  • Rebranded Worcester towers aim for top-shelf tenants

    Sam Bonacci February 15, 2016

    The Front Street office towers in Worcester have been rebranded Mercantile Center as their owners pursue an aggressive timeline for renovations and seek an upscale character for the downtown office buildings.

    Sam Bonacci February 15, 2016

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