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Family affairs: The trials and triumphs of running a family-owned business
Updated: May 13, 2024From interpersonal communication and succession plans to community engagement and marketing, Central Massachusetts family-owned businesses have experienced the unique benefits and challenges that can only come from working with loved ones.
Updated: May 13, 2024
Research highlights disparities in maternal health costs
May 10, 2024Complications during pregnancy and delivery can cost twice as much in medical spending compared to caring for patients who do not experience severe maternal morbidity (SMM), according to a new analysis from state health regulators.
May 10, 2024
MBTA seeks to ramp up spending by tapping into cash reserves
May 10, 2024Senate budget chief Michael Rodrigues, asked Tuesday about whether his chamber's plan would address the MBTA's budget gap, replied, "That gap is insatiable right now."
May 10, 2024
Worcester seeks proposals to revamp plaza near Polar Park into pop-up retail, eateries
May 10, 2024The City of Worcester is seeking proposals to bring life to a plaza that serves as the northern entrance to the Polar Park baseball stadium.
May 10, 2024
Amid national microchip expansion, Westborough tech collaborative hires microelectronics hub director
May 9, 2024The Northeast Microelectronics Coalition Hub, a division of the Westborough-based Massachusetts Technology Collaborative, has named Mark Halfman as hub director, leading the hub’s strategy and execution initiatives.
May 9, 2024
Life sciences caucus formed to bolster biopharma industry
May 9, 2024A pair of lawmakers launched a Life Sciences Caucus Wednesday, adding another layer of Beacon Hill lobbying for the biopharma industry that appears likely to receive a third round of major financial support and tax incentives from the state under a
May 9, 2024
In wake of Devens plant opening, Electric Hydrogen obtains $100M credit
May 9, 2024In April, Electric Hydrogen officially opened a 187,000-square-foot electrolyzer production facility in Devens.
May 9, 2024
Worcester delays rental registry requirement as City Council pushes reform
May 8, 2024The proposals request the commissioner consider three changes to the program.
May 8, 2024
Coalition seeks to add business perspective to healthcare debates
May 8, 2024Eileen McAnneny, known for her work at major business trade groups, will lead the Employer Coalition on Health, which lists an an assortment of business groups and employers among its founding members as well as the state Group Insurance Commission.
May 8, 2024
Governor floats plan to keep college grads in state
May 8, 2024Dubbed the Mass Leads Act, Healey's roughly $3.5 billion proposal invests heavily in workforce development, including a $10 million-per-year pilot program to launch a statewide internship tax credit that would benefit companies recruiting from
May 8, 2024
Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination hires first executive director
May 7, 2024The Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination has named Michael Memmolo as the agency’s first ever executive director.
May 7, 2024
United Way picks new director of Framingham community support agency
May 6, 2024United Way of Tri-County has named Liz Leonard as director of WHEAT Community Connections, a program within the Framingham-based community support nonprofit.
May 6, 2024
Worcester aerospace manufacturer seeks $48M move to former Allegro campus
May 6, 2024A longtime Worcester manufacturer, which played a key role in the Apollo space program and the Moon landing, is seeking to move its headquarters.
May 6, 2024
Opponents of psychedelics decriminalization form campaign, cite home grow provision as concern
May 3, 2024A new campaign chaired by a Massachusetts General Hospital surgeon will oppose a potential ballot question seeking to decriminalize some psychedelic substances.
May 3, 2024
DPH extends use of hospital temporary beds amidst capacity challenges
May 3, 2024Overburdened Massachusetts hospitals are allowed through next April to keep using temporary beds to bolster their capacity to care for patients.
May 3, 2024
Central Mass. organizations receive $458K to train disabled workforce
May 1, 2024Four Central Massachusetts organizations working to afford individuals with disabilities job training, workforce placement, and post-placement support are amongst nine awardees statewide receiving $900,000 in grants.
May 1, 2024
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