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Hospitality & Tourism

  • Trade show connects Central Mass., Florida tourist attractions

    March 14, 2014

    Travel agencies and other businesses are trying to capitalize on the increased connections between Central Massachusetts and Florida thanks to JetBlue's new nonstop service.

    March 14, 2014
  • Restaurant chain expanding to Shrewsbury

    March 10, 2014

    A national restaurant chain specializing in noodles from around the globe, as well as sandwiches, salads and soups, is expanding into Massachusetts and New Hampshire, beginning at White City Shopping Center in Shrewsbury, the chain, Noodles & Co

    March 10, 2014
  • Hilton hotel on tap for Marlborough's Forest Park

    March 7, 2014

    Marlborough's Forest Park development got a boost this week, with the announcement that an application has been filed with the city to build a Hilton Garden Inn hotel on the mixed-use site.

    March 7, 2014
  • A cocktail with your groceries? Readers say 'Sure!'

    March 3, 2014

    Wegmans wants to serve alcohol in its supermarket in Northborough, but that's not sitting well with small businesses near the site and across the state.

    March 3, 2014
  • Marketing called key to city airport's courting of Latinos

    February 3, 2014

    Latinos are uniquely positioned to help JetBlue succeed in Worcester, but intensive marketing will be needed to make that happen, according to a panel of Hispanic business and civic leaders.

    February 3, 2014
  • Mezcal moves to downtown Worcester

    January 24, 2014

    One of Worcester's most popular Mexican restaurants is moving to a new site downtown, giving it four times the space of its long-time Shrewsbury Street location.

    January 24, 2014
  • OSV extends president's contract

    January 23, 2014

    Old Sturbridge Village voted unanimously to extend the contract of president and CEO James Donahue through June 2017, the museum announced Wednesday.

    January 23, 2014
  • DCU Center extends management pact to 2020

    Rick Saia January 7, 2014

    The company that runs the DCU Center for the City of Worcester will continue to run it through 2020.

    Rick Saia January 7, 2014
  • Council OKs Tax Breaks For 2 Worcester Hotels

    December 17, 2013

    The City Council unanimously approved tax breaks Tuesday for a $38 million project to build two Downtown area hotels -- a Renaissance by Marriott at CitySquare and a Hampton Inn at Gateway Park.

    December 17, 2013
  • New Devens Caterer: More To Get In On The Act

    Emily Micucci December 17, 2013

    The catering business that recently announced plans to build in Devens is a harbinger of more economic activity to come, according to Steve Catalano, owner of Dolce Brands, which specializes in serving the film industry. Catalano said he's in talks

    Emily Micucci December 17, 2013
  • Caterer Buys Devens Theater Building

    Rick Saia December 11, 2013

    A local caterer has bought the former Hodges Theater in Devens and the three acres on which it's situated, according to MassDevelopment, which sold the property for $120,000.

    Rick Saia December 11, 2013
  • First Night Worcester Looks To Cover Budget Shortfall

    November 26, 2013

    First Night Worcester launched a fundraising campaign Monday to cover a $25,000 budget shortfall stemming from declining corporate support.

    November 26, 2013
  • Higgins Museum Prepares For Sale

    Rick Saia November 13, 2013

    Less than two months until it closes, the 83-year-old Higgins Armory Museum has begun the process to sell its historic Worcester building and surrounding property.

    Rick Saia November 13, 2013
  • State Urged To Loosen Up Liquor Laws

    Colleen Quinn State House News Service November 13, 2013

    When it comes to beer, wine and liquor licenses, the Legislature is being asked to step aside and relinquish some control.

    Colleen Quinn State House News Service November 13, 2013
  • Baseball Owner Unveils Finalists In Team Name Contest

    Emily Micucci October 30, 2013

    Worcester Baseball, operator of the new Worcester-based Futures League collegiate baseball, announced five finalists in its Name Your Team contest, which launched Sept. 30.

    Emily Micucci October 30, 2013
  • Developer Purchases Part Of Ex-HP Site

    October 24, 2013

    A housing developer paid $14.88 million Monday to buy a 23.5 acre parcel in Marlborough where it plans to build 350 apartments.

    October 24, 2013

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While shifting cultural norms in the business community have found hiring managers outwardly working toward hiring a more diverse staff, studies in the last few years by organizations like McKinsey & Co. and Regent University found women and people of color are promoted less frequently than their white male counterparts. This produces a dynamic where company leadership at many organizations remains dominated by white males even as the company's employees become more diversified.