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Employer confidence widespread heading into spring
April 6, 2021Business confidence in Massachusetts surged to an outright enthusiastic level in March, buoyed by COVID-19 vaccination progress and the final passage of a $1.9 trillion federal spending law.
April 6, 2021
Gov. Baker signs bill addressing COVID leave, unemployment system finances
April 5, 2021Gov. Charlie Baker on Thursday signed the bill authorizing $7 billion in borrowing to stabilize the unemployment insurance system, establishing a paid sick leave program for COVID-19 emergencies, and reducing the size of premium increases employers
April 5, 2021
Worcester extends outdoor dining program through end of year
April 2, 2021The City of Worcester License Commission voted to extend the city’s temporary outdoor dining program through the end of the calendar year on Thursday.
April 2, 2021
Biden extends PPP application deadline to May 31
April 1, 2021President Joe Biden signed off on Tuesday on a bill extending the deadline for Paycheck Protection Program applications to May 31.
April 1, 2021
Skills coalition launching with big goals
March 31, 2021A new business coalition launching Wednesday plans to pursue a suite of policies aimed at helping workers foster the skills that employers seek.
March 31, 2021
MacFawn Fire & Flood Restoration opening a Worcester location Thursday
March 31, 2021MacFawn Fire & Flood Restoration, a New York company, is opening a location in Worcester on Thursday, where it will primarily focus on commercial water damage restoration, mold remediation and biohazard cleanup, the company announced.
March 31, 2021
State commission reports after deep dive into tax breaks
March 30, 2021A commission created under a 2018 law to review tax breaks for businesses and individuals released its first biennial report last week, flagging several items for potential legislative review.
March 30, 2021
Fitchburg tattoo parlor receives $35K startup loan
March 30, 2021The North Central Massachusetts Development Corp. on Wednesday announced it had approved a $35,000 loan to the owners of Black Hydra Tattoo in Fitchburg: Emily Shortsleeves, Matt Gallagher, and Brad Touchette.
March 30, 2021
Leadership Worcester seeking applicants for class of 2022
March 26, 2021The Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce is seeking applicants to fill 25 spaces in its 2022 Leadership Worcester program, the organization announced on Friday.
March 26, 2021
Fitchburg, Worcester granted $120K for business support
March 26, 2021Fitchburg and Worcester have each received $60,000 in state funds to help with small-business grants meant to aid overcoming the coronavirus pandemic.
March 26, 2021
Gov. Baker downgrades travel order ahead of Monday’s Phase 4 beginning
March 19, 2021The travel order for those coming into Massachusetts will be downgraded to a travel advisory as of Monday, eliminating the need for visitors to fill out a travel form, according to a Thursday announcement from the Gov. Charlie Baker administration.
March 19, 2021
Senate confirms Isabel Guzman as new SBA administrator
March 17, 2021The U.S. Senate on Tuesday confirmed Isabel Guzman as the U.S. Small Business Administration’s new administrator, in an 81-17 vote.
March 17, 2021
Worcester hopes cultural base will fuel city
March 17, 2021A minor league baseball team. A mid-level professional hockey club. A top-50 theater worldwide that can seat about 2,300. Nine institutions of higher education. Myriad breweries. A well-established cultural scene.
March 17, 2021
WBJ seeks suggestions for its 2021 Power 50
March 15, 2021The Worcester Business Journal is seeking suggestions for individuals to include on its 2021 Power 50 list, which is compiled annually.
March 15, 2021
SBA extends disaster loan deferment period to 2022
March 15, 2021The U.S. Small Business Administration announced on Friday it will extend deferment periods for all disaster loans, including those part of the COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan program, until 2022.
March 15, 2021
Business Leader of the Year: DeOliveira expanded a Worcester institution to better serve the community
Updated: March 15, 2021Rodrigo DeOliveira was 24 when he used a U.S. Small Business Administration loan to buy D’Errico’s Market on East Central Street from his now-late father in 2017.
Updated: March 15, 2021
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