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Central Mass. firms praise GOP tax savings
February 5, 2018Although all the ramifications are yet to be realized, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, the Republican-backed tax overhaul Congress passed almost entirely along party lines in December, has led to local companies reinvesting in their U.S. operations.
February 5, 2018
Boardroom Gap: Central Mass. male executives make $1.3M vs. $573K for women
February 5, 2018The highest-paying jobs among Central Massachusetts' most prominent organizations are overwhelming held by men, while the sectors with the greater gender mix are typically lower paying.
February 5, 2018
Lawmakers working to avoid minimum wage, paid leave ballot question
January 31, 2018Two key Democrats in the House and Senate are working to make sure voters don't have to decide whether a $15 minimum wage and guaranteed paid family and medical leave is good public policy, but it's another group holding all the cards.
January 31, 2018
Staples selects Coke exec as new CEO
January 26, 2018Coca-Cola executive Alexander Douglas will replace Shira Goodman as CEO of Framingham office retailer Staples effective April 2.
January 26, 2018
Walmart bonuses for 11,300 Mass. employees
January 24, 2018More than 11,300 Massachusetts employees will be eligible for Walmart's planned one-time bonus, the company announced Tuesday.
January 24, 2018
Toys R Us to close four Central Mass. stores
January 24, 2018Toys R Us plans to close 182 stores in the U.S., including the Millbury, Northborough, Bellingham and Framingham locations.
January 24, 2018
Lelling reinforces DOJ stance on cannabis
January 24, 2018Opioid crimes are his top drug enforcement priority, but U.S. Attorney Andrew Lelling told reporters Wednesday that his enforcement of federal marijuana laws could ensnare anyone from an hourly wage employee at a marijuana dispensary to a bank that
January 24, 2018
Southborough office building sold for $1M
January 22, 2018A 4,000-square-foot office building in Southborough has been sold to a property management firm for $1 million.
January 22, 2018
The 20 most developable sites in Central Mass.
January 22, 2018These properties – which could host retail, housing, industrial or office complexes, or some mix – are practically hiding in plain sight, simply waiting for the right buyer or builder.
January 22, 2018
A new era for Aubuchon after outsourcing distribution
January 22, 2018In August, Aubuchon Hardware announced it would cease distribution operations in Westminster, a decision that CEO William Aubuchon, IV admitted was a tough one.
January 22, 2018
Two projects would add 171 units to downtown Framingham
January 18, 2018Two proposals from a prominent Framingham developer would add 171 units of housing to downtown on sites only about a block apart, according to documents filed with the city.
January 18, 2018
Worcester left off Amazon's HQ2 short list
January 18, 2018Amazon on Thursday announced 20 metropolitan areas it is considering for its second headquarters, and Worcester's offer of $500 million in tax breaks wasn't enough to entice the e-commerce giant.
January 18, 2018Mass. online sales tax strategy eyed as SCOTUS hears case
January 17, 2018A dispute over whether states should be able to require online retailers to collect and remit state sales taxes is headed to the U.S. Supreme Court, but Massachusetts' approach to the issue is being eyed as a new strategy in the event the court
January 17, 2018
R.I. Senate approves $83M PawSox stadium
January 16, 2018As the team remains mum on any potential deal in Worcester, the Rhode Island Senate on Tuesday approved an $83-million stadium deal for the Pawtucket Red Sox, which would have the city and state putting up a respective $15 million and $23 million.
January 16, 2018
Efforts underway to keep state $15 minimum wage off the ballot
January 15, 2018Top Democrats are eyeing a legislative solution that would keep as many as three initiative petitions – a $15 minimum wage, paid family leave and a sales tax cut – off the 2018 ballot.
January 15, 2018
Walmart to close Sam's Club in Worcester, after announcing raises, bonuses
January 12, 2018In the same day Walmart announced it would be raising its starting wage to $11 and offering an employee bonus due to a new federal tax code, the company announced that it would close 63 Sam's Club stores.
January 12, 2018
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