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Economic Development
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Worcester Chamber Hires Firm For Biz Recruitment
August 20, 2013In its latest effort to grow economic development in the area, the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce announced that it has hired a firm to help strategize how to expand the economic base.
August 20, 2013Incubator To Set Up Shop In Hopkinton
August 19, 2013The nonprofit innovation center and incubator that was launched earlier this year to aid science and technology entrepreneurs has signed a multi-year lease for an office in the future Hopkinton Innovation Park.
August 19, 2013
WPI Forges Ahead After Berkey's Departure
August 19, 2013During his nine-year tenure at the helm of Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Dennis Berkey was lauded for guiding the school through a growth spurt that saw the construction of eight new buildings, a 57-percent increase in student enrollment and th
August 19, 2013
Dispute Over Traffic Patterns Halts Sutton Supermarket Plans
August 19, 2013For a town that has seen a steady rise in its population over the last six decades, plus an increase in traffic along its main thoroughfare — Route 146 — one would think development, including supermarkets, would be humming along.
August 19, 2013Construction Begins At Wachusett Station In Fitchburg
August 14, 2013Officials in North Central Massachusetts celebrated the groundbreaking of the site of the future Wachusett Commuter Rail Station in West Fitchburg Monday, a key element of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) Wachusett Extension
August 14, 2013
Behind The Survey Data: Optimism and key insights
August 12, 2013Whether you run a business, nonprofit, or municipal government, it's always a good idea to keep in touch with the constituencies you serve.
August 12, 2013Renaissance Ahead For Downtown Framingham?
August 5, 2013Holli Andrews —executive director of the Framingham Downtown Renaissance — sees downtown's multicultural appeal as a seed for economic growth. With community planning and open-space preservation experience in Vermont and Maine, Andrews is tasked
August 5, 2013
Leominster Council Mulls Casino Election Date
July 22, 2013The Cordish Cos. has requested Sept. 24 as an election date for its Leominster slots parlor proposal and the city council is expected to vote on it tonight.
July 22, 2013August Issue To Feature Survey Findings
July 22, 2013We recently collaborated with Framingham State University and the 495/MetroWest Partnership to conduct a survey that asked area business leaders to weigh in on the health of the area economy. The results are in, and the highlights will be published
July 22, 2013Worcester Nets Brownfield Cleanup Funding
July 17, 2013The City of Worcester is one of 11 New England locations that have been awarded federal funding to clean up and redevelop contaminated brownfield sites.
July 17, 2013Mazzarella: Leominster Closing In On Slots Agreement
July 16, 2013Casino developer Cordish Cos. and Leominster Mayor Dean Mazzarella said they're making progress on negotiating a host agreement for a slots parlor in the city.
July 16, 2013
Rush Street Unveils $200M Millbury Slots Plan
July 16, 2013Residents of Millbury got a first glimpse at the $200-million slots parlor Mass Gaming & Entertainment (MGE) is hoping to develop near the Shoppes at Blackstone Valley outdoor mall.
July 16, 2013
Reliant Medical Moves Cancer Services To CitySquare
July 11, 2013The hematology, oncology and chemotherapy division of Reliant Medical Group has relocated to Saint Vincent Hospital's new cancer and wellness center in downtown Worcester.
July 11, 2013Worcester Chamber Launches Economic Development Fund
July 11, 2013Announcing the first major initiative under new leader, Timothy Murray, the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce said it plans to raise $1.2 million for business development in the region over the next two years.
July 11, 2013Worcester Eatery Moving Downtown
July 2, 2013Popular Mexican restaurant Mezcal Tequila Cantina has outgrown its Shrewsbury Street location and is moving closer to downtown Worcester, according to City Manager Michael O'Brien.
July 2, 2013New Tenants For Solomon Pond Mall
July 1, 2013Four new tenants will open this fall after signing leases with the Solomon Pond Mall in Marlborough, according to Ken Brown, area mall manager for the owner Simon Property Group.
July 1, 2013
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