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Small Business

  • New Plans For Old Furniture Factory

    October 25, 2010

     Across Central Massachusetts, old mill buildings are a perennial problem.

    October 25, 2010
  • KJ Baaron's Named Retailer Of The Year

    Brandon Butler October 15, 2010

    Worcester's KJ Baaron's Fine Wine & Spirits has been named the 2010 retailer of the year by Massachusetts Beverage Business magazine.

    Brandon Butler October 15, 2010
  • A Taxing Choice | Retailers are conflicted over whether to support a sales tax rollback

    Brandon Butler October 11, 2010

      On the one hand Robert Boyle, regional manager of New England furniture retailer Stickley, Audi & Co. in Natick, would love to see the state sales tax reduced.

    Brandon Butler October 11, 2010
  • Worcester's Boston Billiard Club To Close

    Brandon Butler October 1, 2010

    Economic conditions are "too difficult to continue operation" of the Boston Billiard Club, which will close its 454 Grove St. location in Worcester next week.

    Brandon Butler October 1, 2010
  • Incorporations For July 16-31, 2010

    September 27, 2010

    These Central Massachusetts businesses filed incorporation papers with the Massachusetts Secretary of State's Office between July 16-31, 2010. Listed below are the corporate name, address, ZIP and president.

    September 27, 2010
  • New Small Business Lender Emerges

    September 27, 2010

    With times still lean and credit less plentiful than it was a few years ago, it may gratify some small businesses to know that a new financing option is on its way. The Massachusetts Growth Capital Corp.

    September 27, 2010
  • Auburn Firm To Provide State Security

    Matthew L. Brown September 22, 2010

    The state has named Auburn-based American Alarm & Communications Inc. an approved provider of security technology to the commonwealth.

    Matthew L. Brown September 22, 2010
  • Incorporations For July 1-15, 2010

    September 13, 2010

    These Central Massachusetts businesses filed incorporation papers with the Massachusetts Secretary of State's Office between July 1-15, 2010. Listed below are the corporate name, address, ZIP and president.

    September 13, 2010
  • September 13, 2010
  • 10 Things I Know About...Turnarounds

    Ken Sanginario September 13, 2010

    10. Avoid Denial Acknowledging the warning signs of corporate distress is the first step in addressing your company’s issues. Waiting for the elusive solution around the corner is a path to failure.

    Ken Sanginario September 13, 2010
  • 101: Boosting Morale

    September 13, 2010

    When times are tough, salary increases are often far and few between. And that can be a real danger to a business because employees may become disenchanted.

    September 13, 2010
  • Proposed Bill Could Help Save Small Businesses

    Lloyd Chapman September 13, 2010

    In the summer of 2002, I was the sales manager for a small computer company, and a young woman stormed into my office in tears.

    Lloyd Chapman September 13, 2010
  • Citi Survey: Small Biz Owners Say Double Dip Is Coming

    Matthew L. Brown September 2, 2010

    In a Citibank survey, small business owners rate business conditions as fair or poor and say they are prepared for another economic downturn.

    Matthew L. Brown September 2, 2010
  • Lessons From The Task Force Trenches | The co-chairs of Worcester's business group share how they found common ground on controversial issues

    Brandon Butler August 30, 2010

    How do you get 36 different people, all with different viewpoints and priorities, to come together and agree on recommendations of how to improve Worcester’s business climate?

    Brandon Butler August 30, 2010
  • Knowhow: Teambuilding

    Bob Rojee August 30, 2010

    Bob Rojee August 30, 2010
  • Sturbridge Brewery Reworks Plans

    Matthew L. Brown August 30, 2010

    A Central Massachusetts brewery with an eye toward expansion has had its “certified project” status revoked by the state Economic Assistance Coordinating Council.

    Matthew L. Brown August 30, 2010

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What upcoming Worcester entertainment event are you most looking forward to?
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In September, The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts announced comedians Jerry Seinfeld and Marlon Wayans are set to perform standup shows at the Worcester theater early next year. The Hanover and the DCU Center are the two main indoor venues for entertainment events in Worcester over the cold months and offer a variety of shows.