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Economic Development
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Developer announces new tenants for former Spag's site, more to come
March 12, 2015The future of the old Spag's site on Route 9 in Shrewsbury is continuing to take shape, with two new tenants bolstering the “high end” feel that the proposed Lakeway Commons plaza brings to the neighborhood, said Jay Thomas, chairman of the Lakeway
March 12, 2015Chamber launches clickable look at downtown
February 27, 2015Worcester's downtown is an increasingly dynamic place. Now the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce has put a map online that captures the changes and opportunities there.
February 27, 2015
MassBay campus promises multiple benefits for downtown Framingham
February 23, 2015If you summed up goals that the MetroWest business community cares about, here are three that might rise to the top of the list: Training middle-skilled workers in medical and technology fields, revitalizing struggling downtown commercial district
February 23, 2015
MLK Center saying farewell to a founder
February 19, 2015Robert L. Thomas, the co-founder of Worcester's Martin Luther King Jr. Opportunity Center is stepping down as its director.
February 19, 2015
Locally-grown efforts help lift innovation across Massachusetts
January 19, 2015Every year, the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative releases its Annual Index of the Massachusetts Innovation Economy, benchmarking Massachusetts against other leading technology states and measuring 20-plus key economic indicators.
January 19, 2015
WPI study calls for re-creation of Worcester's Blackstone Canal
January 19, 2015A study by WPI students has called for a re-creation of a portion of Worcester's Blackstone Canal, citing increased development opportunities as well as improved quality of life for area residents.
January 19, 2015
Towns aiming to loosen strings to boost business
January 12, 2015As businesses continue to move into the large stock of vacant commercial buildings along Interstate 495, some communities are looking to boost ground-up development with clear zoning regulations, streamlined permitting processes and infrastructure
January 12, 2015Baker team fills business posts
January 5, 2015The incoming Baker administration has tapped a Dorchester community development director and a former member of the Romney administration for posts within the Office of Housing and Community Development.
January 5, 2015
GE helping make I-495 area hot
January 5, 2015When General Electric brings its healthcare and life sciences division to Marlborough in the spring, the 500-employee facility will be both a symbol of the rising fortunes of the city and surrounding communities and a potential catalyst for more g
January 5, 2015
THEN TO NOW: With a nod to city's industrial heyday, Worcester developers mix modern needs into past architectures
January 5, 2015Whether it's a former car dealership that now houses two of Worcester's well-trafficked restaurants, or a former vocational school that contains the city's newest, high-line loft apartments, Worcester is experiencing a growing interest from develo
January 5, 2015Charting new courses and moving ahead
December 29, 2014The year we're about to leave - for some, maybe forget - saw several noteworthy business-related events in Central Massachusetts, but here's our consensus selections for the top five stories of 2014. As a staff, we unanimously agreed on the top
December 29, 2014Hudson wins award for new master plan
December 18, 2014The Town of Hudson announced it has received an award from the Massachusetts chapter of the American Planning Association for the master plan adopted by the Planning Board in November. The Outstanding Planning Award recognizes a plan, program or
December 18, 2014
After tax vote, Murray says Worcester will draft plan for single rate in 2015
December 10, 2014In an 8-3 roll call vote Tuesday night, Worcester city councilors inched closer to a single-tax rate, setting the fiscal 2015 property levy for businesses at $31.73 per $1,000 assessed valuation.
December 10, 2014Framingham selectmen shift tax burden off businesses
December 4, 2014While it maintained its split real estate tax rate, the Framingham Board of Selectmen voted unanimously Tuesday night to shift some of the tax burden off commercial and industrial property owners in a bid to make the town appear more business-
December 4, 2014Report: Midsize businesses show optimism for 2015
November 20, 2014Sixty-six percent of midsize business owners said they're optimistic the national economy will strengthen in the next six months, and they'll likely invest in technology, operations and new staff as a result, according to The Hartford, a Connecticut
November 20, 2014
Worcester group sees lift for tourism in Blackstone Canal revival
November 10, 2014Nearly two centuries ago, the Blackstone Canal helped catapult Worcester, then primarily a farming community, into the industrial age. But by 1848, the canal was closed and later capped after it served as the area's major trade route to Providence.
November 10, 2014
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