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Building nonprofits: Entrepreneurs are finding community investment, advice to to build sustainable and inclusive missions
Updated: September 4, 2023Startup nonprofits are working to become thriving, sustainable contributors to the community.
Updated: September 4, 2023
Q&A: A thrifty business pays it forward
Updated: September 4, 2023With more than $1 million in annual sales, The Blessing Barn Home Store and Sharing Center and its sister locations in Mendon and Boston support the nonprofit Compassion New England.
Updated: September 4, 2023
Clark’s plan to demolish a Main Street block has raised concerns about the long-standing relationship between the school and the diverse, low-income neighborhood where it is located
Updated: September 4, 2023Clark University faces questions about its commitment to the community as it plans to demolish and redevelop a block owned by the school.
Updated: September 4, 2023
Two more restaurants open on Fitchburg’s changing Main Street
September 1, 2023Two restaurants have joined a flurry of 2023 restaurant openings on Fitchburg's Main Street. The summer also saw one restaurant on the strip close.
September 1, 2023
Worcester’s $21M Blackstone visitor center reopens after three-year COVID closure
August 25, 2023The Blackstone River Valley Heritage Center at Worcester has officially reopened after closing in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The $21-million dollar center originally opened in 2018.
August 25, 2023
Sandwich chain Subway agrees to be sold to private equity firm
August 24, 2023The fast-food sandwich chain Subway has been sold to a private equity chain.
August 24, 2023
McGovern Automotive Group adds to Acton holdings with $1.3M restaurant property
August 21, 2023A real estate holding company affiliated with McGovern Automotive Group of Newton purchased a restaurant property at 20 Nagog Park in Acton for $1.3 million.
August 21, 2023
Q&A: A 77-year-old live music legacy at the Nashville of the North
Updated: August 21, 2023Indian Ranch is known for hosting best-selling country acts and tribute bands, although the venue’s repertoire has since expanded.
Updated: August 21, 2023
Longtime museum leader named board president at Tower Hill
August 16, 2023Kent dur Russell has been named the new board president at New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill in Boylston. Russell was previously the longtime CEO and curator at the Museum of Russian Icons in Clinton.
August 16, 2023
Worcester Regional Food Hub expanding to downtown Fitchburg
August 14, 2023Following the organization’s success in Worcester, the nonprofit Worcester Regional Food Hub is aiming to open a new facility, Fitchburg Public Market, in October.
August 14, 2023
A familiar restaurateur plans new Canal District eatery
August 11, 2023A local chef is planning a new restaurant for the ground level of the Union Station Garage on Franklin Street in Worcester.
August 11, 2023
Worcester hotel slated for supportive housing project sold for $10.8M
August 3, 2023A hotel property at 50 Oriol Drive in Worcester, which will be turned into a 90-unit permanent supportive housing development, was sold for $10.8 million.
August 3, 2023
Couple opens Mexican restaurant in DCU Center space left vacant by Glazy Susan
July 31, 2023Toro Loco Taqueria has opened its doors at the DCU Center in Worcester at the location left vacant when specialty donut shop Glazy Susan closed in January.
July 31, 2023
Domestic visitors fuel rebound in tourism spending
July 27, 2023International tourists to Massachusetts spent only about half as much money here in 2022 than they did before the pandemic, but a boost in spending among visitors from other parts of this country helped push the economic impact of the state's travel
July 27, 2023
For restaurants, card fees are baked in and rising
July 25, 2023Cash used to be king, but most diners now pay their bill with a credit or debit card, and restaurateurs told lawmakers Monday that the habit is squeezing their already-thin profit margins.
July 25, 2023
Bocado to expand Worcester restaurant location, including a new patio
July 25, 2023Bocado Tapas Wine Bar is set to expand into the property next to the Worcester restaurant, including by adding a patio, following the approval from the Worcester License Commission.
July 25, 2023
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