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Economic Development

  • Central Mass. Firms Get Training Grants

    June 27, 2013

    Companies in 11 Central Massachusetts communities are among 72 across the state to receive workforce training grants, the Patrick administration announced today.

    June 27, 2013
  • 5 Ways To Boost Downtown Worcester

    Philip M. Stone Special To The Worcester Business Journal June 24, 2013

    Earlier this year, the Worcester Business Development Corp.

    Philip M. Stone Special To The Worcester Business Journal June 24, 2013
  • CSX Delivers $5M To Worcester

    June 18, 2013

    In announcing a “substantial completion” of its $100-million rail yard project, CSX Corp. has followed through with its commitment to contribute to a neighborhood improvement fund, giving Worcester $5 million, according to City Manager Michael O'

    June 18, 2013
  • Builders: 43D Zones Send Business-Friendly Message

    June 16, 2013

    When Normandy Real Estate Partners bought an office building at 15 Pleasant St. Connector in Framingham this spring, there were a number of things that made the deal attractive.

    June 16, 2013
  • Mass. House OKs Commercial Code Update

    State House News Service June 13, 2013

    The state's uniform commercial code, a set of acts governing commercial transactions in Massachusetts, would be updated under legislation unanimously approved by the House Wednesday.

    State House News Service June 13, 2013
  • Voke Lofts Receives $2M State Loan

    Emily Micucci June 13, 2013

    Worcester is one of six cities and towns to benefit from the release of $9.3 million in state affordable housing loans, with the planned Voke Loft apartments across from Worcester Polytechnic Institute's Gateway Park selected to receive $2 million

    Emily Micucci June 13, 2013
  • Shrewsbury Looks For New Blood To Help Lift Rte. 9 Retail District

    June 10, 2013

    Last month, Building 19 announced it was closing its Shrewsbury location on Route 9, effectively ending the final chapter of the storied Spag's store that locals loved for its discount deals for since 1934.

    June 10, 2013
  • ‘Gateway Cities’ Designation Could Be Key To Recovery

    June 10, 2013

    Perhaps feeling as if they had always been taking a back seat to the Boston area, officials in communities dubbed Gateway Cities feel they're making a stronger impact by leveraging common issues and concerns, to effect policy changes that can boos

    June 10, 2013
  • Briefing: Foxwoods 2 In Milford?

    June 10, 2013

    Officials of the Foxwoods resort casino in Connecticut unveiled plans last week for a casino in Milford near the junction of Route 16 and Interstate 495.

    June 10, 2013
  • Will Murray Look To Combine Business Groups?

    June 10, 2013

    In 2011, a prominent Worcester attorney sparked debate among local business groups when he suggested they consolidate to have a more focused approach to economic development.

    June 10, 2013
  • Harvard Economist: Trends Could Boost Worcester Business

    Rick Saia June 6, 2013

    Worcester's economy could benefit from a nationwide trend of people moving into the downtown areas of smaller cities, a Harvard University economist told the annual meeting of the Worcester Regional Research Bureau on Wednesday.

    Rick Saia June 6, 2013
  • Murray Pledges Aggressive Approach To Business Development

    June 3, 2013

    Former Lt. Gov. Timothy Murray had a much shorter commute to work this morning as he started his new job as president and CEO of the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce.

    June 3, 2013
  • Biogen Idec Partners With WPI Training Center

    May 30, 2013

    Worcester Polytechnic Institute said it's signed an agreement with biotechnology firm Biogen Idec to help develop and deliver programs at the school's Biomanufacturing Education and Training Center (BETC), at WPI's Gateway Park.

    May 30, 2013
  • Research Bureau Panel: Worcester Needs More Entrepreneurs

    May 23, 2013

    Worcester possesses many of the ingredients that could help it emerge as a nationally-known research and entrepreneurship hub, including research universities and access to Boston's venture capital market, said Mark Rice, dean of Worcester

    May 23, 2013
  • With Creativity, Artists Find Retail Opportunities In MetroWest

    Emily Micucci May 19, 2013

    Opening a retail store was a long-time dream for Natick-based visual artist Eujin Kim Neilan.

    Emily Micucci May 19, 2013
  • Mixed-Use Project In Berlin Heats Up

    Emily Micucci May 16, 2013

    A mixed-use development project in Berlin may soon realize its potential with the arrival of a new tenant and other development prospects within reach.

    Emily Micucci May 16, 2013

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