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Entrepreneurs

  • New challenges await the Massachusetts cannabis industry

    Kevin Koczwara Updated: January 23, 2023

    Despite falling prices and increasing competition, marijuana business officials across the state, and particularly in Central Massachusetts, still see the cannabis market as primed for opportunity, with operators having to be smarter about the way

    Kevin Koczwara Updated: January 23, 2023
  • Ziggy Bombs to open Leicester shop

    Timothy Doyle January 18, 2023

    Sandwich shop Ziggy Bombs, which opened its first permanent location in December on Franklin Street in Worcester, plans to open a second store in Leicester. 

    Timothy Doyle January 18, 2023
  • Framingham State names new director of entrepreneurship center

    Timothy Doyle January 13, 2023

    Framingham State University has named Christimara Garcia as director of its Entrepreneur Innovation Center.

    Timothy Doyle January 13, 2023
  • NCMDC loans Groton cafe $206K to buy business location

    Timothy Doyle January 10, 2023

    The North Central Massachusetts Development Corp. in Fitchburg approved a $206,000 loan to help Salt and Life Café purchase its location at 159 Main St. in Groton.

    Timothy Doyle January 10, 2023
  • Restaurant location sold in Gardner for $1M

    Timothy Doyle January 9, 2023

    The former location of a West Broadway restaurant sold on Wednesday for $1 million.

    Timothy Doyle January 9, 2023
  • Best of Business 2023: Best Ownership

    Updated: January 9, 2023

    See who won the categories of Best Employee-owned Business, Best Employee-owned Business, Best Family-owned Business, Best Woman-owned Business, Best Minority-owned Business, and Best Business Incubator.

    Updated: January 9, 2023
  • Juniper Rag, a Central Mass. arts magazine, looks to connect artists and collectors from near and far

    Timothy Doyle Updated: January 9, 2023

    In February 2021, two artists and entrepreneurs created a new connection for artists, a for-profit glossy magazine featuring the work and writing of artists from around New England and the world: Juniper Rag.

    Timothy Doyle Updated: January 9, 2023
  • Best of Business 2023: Best Food, Drink & Marijuana

    Updated: January 9, 2023

    Check out which companies won the categories Best New Business, Best Locally Owned Place to Meet for Coffee, Best Restaurant for Business Dinner, Best Restaurant for Business Lunch, Best Caterer for a Corporate Event, Best Local Brewery, and Best

    Updated: January 9, 2023
  • The beer challenges of 2023

    Kevin Koczwara Updated: January 9, 2023

    Beer has become big business. In Massachusetts, the industry supports more than 14,000 employees and, according to the Brewers Association, had an economic impact of more than $1.6 billion in 2021.

    Kevin Koczwara Updated: January 9, 2023
  • Best of Business 2023: Best Employee Services

    Updated: January 9, 2023

    See which organizations won the categories Best Golf Club for Corporate Outing, Best Venue for an Employee Outing, Best Staffing Agency, Best Employee Benefits Consultant, Best Professional Training Company, Best College for Business Education, and

    Updated: January 9, 2023
  • Chocolatier to move into Worcester Public Market

    Timothy Doyle December 29, 2022

    Bri’s Sweet Treats, a Leicester-based chocolatier owned by Briana Azier, will open a location in the Worcester Public Market, expecting to begin serving her products in mid-January.

    Timothy Doyle December 29, 2022
  • Cyber threats growing: Central Mass. experts urge ways to avoid disaster

    Livia Gershon Updated: December 12, 2022

    A lawyer was working late one night when he saw a colleague’s computer suddenly turn on. Files flashed up on the screen as though someone were at the empty desk searching through the firm’s documents and data.

    Livia Gershon Updated: December 12, 2022
  • Q&A: Bay State Brewing Co. has learned not to chase beer fads

    Kevin Koczwara Updated: December 12, 2022

    This year marks the 10th anniversary for Bay State Brewing Co. The company started when Co-founder Chip Jarry began bringing beer he brewed to a hockey rink locker room.

    Kevin Koczwara Updated: December 12, 2022
  • Mass. to offer $169M for small businesses and startups

    Chris Lisinski from State House News Service December 6, 2022

    Massachusetts will steer nearly $169 million in U.S. Treasury funding toward loans and seed money for small businesses and entrepreneurs, the Baker administration announced Tuesday.

    Chris Lisinski from State House News Service December 6, 2022
  • Fitchburg granted $10K for pop-up shops

    Coley Lynch November 29, 2022

    The North Central Massachusetts Development Corp. granted $10,000 to the City of Fitchburg for the development of pop-up shops for local artisans, crafters, and entrepreneurs.

    Coley Lynch November 29, 2022
  • Worcester 300 trivia contest, part 19: The El

    November 28, 2022

    Trivia question: What was the formal name of The El?

    November 28, 2022

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The 24/7 diner is a dying breed. Between 2020 and 2024, the nation lost 18% of its 24-hour restaurants. Worcester is home to Boulevard Diner, which offers 24-hour service on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, but beyond that, all-night eateries are few and far between across the region and state.