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ARCpoint Labs expands to Worcester
September 14, 2022Gauri Bhalakia, president of both ARCpoint Labs of Southboro-Framingham and ARCpoint Labs of Worcester, started the business in 2016.
September 14, 2022
Real-estate entrepreneurs seek to benefit from CCC Social Equity Program with Oxford cannabis business
September 7, 2022Finest Trees LLC, owned by Worcester property developers, Rebecca and Daniel Yarnie, has applied to open a cannabis dispensary in Oxford.
September 7, 2022
The Massachusetts CROWN Act normalizes racially and culturally diverse appearances in the workplace
Updated: September 5, 2022On July 26, Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker signed this same CROWN Act into law to prohibit discrimination against employees, students, and other individuals based on their natural or protective hairstyle.
Updated: September 5, 2022
Q&A: Bringing fast-casual African food to the masses
Updated: September 5, 2022After operating Accra Girls restaurant on Worcester’s Grafton Street with his family, Emmanuel Larbi branched out to a second location: Akra Eatery in the Worcester Public Market.
Updated: September 5, 2022
Main South Business Association creates power through community
Updated: September 5, 2022The three-year-old Main South Business Association is helping small companies in one of Worcester’s most culturally diverse neighborhood overcome unique obstacles
Updated: September 5, 2022
Small business organizations are narrowing the financing gap for entrepreneurs of color
Updated: September 5, 2022when entrepreneurs of color turn to banks and other investors, research shows they’re often given less consideration than white founders.
Updated: September 5, 2022
Wonder Plunger creator receives $50K financing from North Central Mass. Development Corp.
August 30, 2022Wonder Products of Sterling, has been approved by the North Central Massachusetts Development Corp. of Fitchburg for a $50,000 loan.
August 30, 2022
Two Valvoline locations in Worcester acquired for $3.2M by Marlborough-based franchisee
August 26, 2022Metrolube Realty, LLC, registered to Bob Ladas, president CEO of Marlborough’s Metrolube Enterprises Inc., purchased two Valvoline Instant Oil Change locations in Worcester for $3.2 million.
August 26, 2022
Framingham State students get food delivery robots on campus
August 25, 2022Students at Framingham State University will now see delivery robots scurrying around campus as part of the school’s partnership with French food service company Sodexo.
August 25, 2022
40 Under Forty 2022: Amanda White
Updated: August 22, 2022With two graduate business degrees, two startup companies, and several nursing certifications, White has the experience and qualifications for leadership.
Updated: August 22, 2022
Movers & Shakers for Aug. 22, 2022
Updated: August 22, 2022Among the companies with recent hires and promotions are MAPFRE USA, Central One Federal Credit Union, Country Bank, and Rollstone Bank & Trust.
Updated: August 22, 2022
40 Under Forty 2022: Matt Majikas
Updated: August 22, 2022In 2019, Majikas grew his DJing side hustle to the point where he was making more than twice what he made at his day job selling ads for the Worcester Business Journal.
Updated: August 22, 2022
40 Under Forty 2022: Nicholas Lazzaro
Updated: August 22, 2022As other seniors in Holy Cross’ class of 2023 ponder what they will do after graduation, Lazzaro will be busy growing his already successful business, working for the good of Millbury public school students, and writing for a local print publication.
Updated: August 22, 2022
The formerly named POW! WOW! Worcester is skipping its 2022 street art festival, as its volunteers regroup and eye a smaller future
Updated: August 22, 2022Since 2016, POW! WOW! Worcester has put up murals around the city for the public to interact with. After five August festivals, including a 2021 return after a 2020 break with the coronavirus pandemic, the community organization is looking to its
Updated: August 22, 2022
40 Under Forty 2022: Katia Norford
Updated: August 22, 2022Besides being a successful business owner, Norford has become a key leader in the Main South business community, playing an important role in the Worcester neighborhood’s significant development over the past five years.
Updated: August 22, 2022
40 Under Forty 2022: Katherine Aguilar
Updated: August 22, 2022At 25, Aguilar started her own company: the first plastic-free gift shop in Worcester.
Updated: August 22, 2022
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