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What you need to know in banking and finance for 2017
December 19, 2016The increase in interest rates is exactly what many in the financial field have been waiting for, and something we have been talking about seemingly for years. Low rates have meant low margins, which have meant struggling times for many lenders.
December 19, 2016
2017 WBJ Economic Forecast
December 19, 2016Predicting the short-term future isn't terribly difficult. Preparing for it is.
December 19, 2016
What you need to know in real estate for 2017
December 19, 2016Worcester officials and area developers have been working hard to build up development, and now the city is reaping the benefits.
December 19, 2016
What you need to know in education for 2017
December 19, 2016As Central Massachusetts colleges and universities compete with each other and with others across the country for students, making school more affordable and reaching outside of the traditional student population without sacrificing quality are new
December 19, 2016
What you need to know in manufacturing for 2017
December 19, 2016Manufacturing got a lot of attention in this election year, and now that the results are in, many smaller companies are feeling cautiously optimistic about what the future holds.
December 19, 2016
What you need to know in health care for 2017
December 19, 2016This fall, Massachusetts Health and Hospital Association President and CEO Lynn Nicholas said we're only seeing the tip of the iceberg when it comes to changes in Massachusetts health care.
December 19, 2016
What you need to know in energy for 2017
December 19, 2016Years of talks about making renewable resources a bigger part of Massachusetts' energy consumption started to pay off this year, when the state government passed a new law with a strong emphasis on renewables.
December 19, 2016
Former McDonald's in Auburn sold for $580K
December 16, 2016The long-time McDonald's fast-food restaurant in Auburn will be converted into professional offices.
December 16, 2016
Marijuana advocates hand out free pot in front of State House
December 16, 2016A decade ago a Massachusetts State Police cruiser, lights on, pulling up onto the sidewalk at a cannabis celebration might have been cause for alarm among attendees.
December 16, 2016
Harrington Recovery Services to begin accepting patients
December 16, 2016Southbridge medical provider Harrington HealthCare System has officially cut the ribbon on its new 16-bed mental illness and substance abuse facility in Webster and expects to begin accepting patients by early January at the latest, according to a
December 16, 2016
Mass. unemployment rate falls below 3 percent
December 15, 2016The November unemployment rate in Massachusetts sank to 2.9 percent, two points lower than a year ago at this time and the lowest level since January 2001.
December 15, 2016Dudley firm fined $300K after worker's arm inflated
December 15, 2016A Dudley packaging company and two local staffing agencies are facing a collective $338,000 in fines to a federal agency after an investigation of a serious workplace injury uncovered several other safety violations.
December 15, 2016
Legal pot arrives; challenges loom for cops
December 15, 2016On the eve of marijuana legalization in Massachusetts, Secretary of Public Safety and Security Daniel Bennett on Wednesday sent an eight-page letter to law enforcement leaders around the state to help guide them.
December 15, 2016
Health commission won't review Steward physician purchase
December 15, 2016The Massachusetts Health Policy Commission has decided not to proceed with a formal review of Steward Health Care Network's proposed acquisition of the Central Massachusetts Independent Physician Association.
December 15, 2016
Rosenberg to push for pot age of 25
December 14, 2016Senate President Stanley Rosenberg wants his fellow lawmakers to consider raising the age for legal marijuana use to 25, a policy change he expects to be unpopular.
December 14, 2016Worcester council delays tax vote
December 14, 2016The Worcester City Council has postponed a vote on the city's tax rate to Dec. 20.
December 14, 2016
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