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Modest optimism: In WBJ’s annual survey, business leaders largely are feeling good about 2024
Brad Kane Updated: June 24, 2024Compared to WBJ’s year-end Economic Forecast survey published in December, Central Massachusetts business leaders aren’t quite as optimistic as they were six months ago.
Developing equity: New $50M fund seeks to address housing crisis and lack of diversity
Eric Casey Updated: June 24, 2024MassHousing and the Massachusetts Housing Investment Corp have teamed up to launch what they say is the largest publicly led financing program of its kind in the country.
QCC receives $171K in state funding to boost healthcare training programs
Mica Kanner-Mascolo June 19, 2024Quinsigamond Community College in Worcester will now be able to upgrade to industry-standard lab equipment for its nursing assistant (CNA) certificate program and surgical technology associate degree program, as the institution has received $171,016…
Energy undersecretary tells Central Mass. energy sector that permitting reform is key to meeting ambitious climate goals
Eric Casey June 19, 2024Massachusetts is approaching the most challenging period of its decades-long mission to reach net zero emissions by 2050, with decarbonizing the energy sector being a critical part of reaching the state’s next benchmark in 2030, according to one…
Inspector general: Cannabis Control Commission is rudderless, legislators need to appoint receiver to govern agency
Eric Casey June 18, 2024After months of controversy surrounding the state’s Cannabis Control Commission, Massachusetts Inspector General Jeffrey Shapiro is calling for the state legislature to appoint a receiver to manage the day-to-day operations of the agency.
Worcester dentist indicted for alleged $2M MassHealth fraud scheme
Mica Kanner-Mascolo June 18, 2024Worcester-based Pleasant Street Dental and its owner were indicted in June for their involvement in an alleged MassHealth scheme to defraud the state Medicaid insurance program for more than $2 million.
Central Mass. home sales jump for second consecutive month
Eric Casey Updated: June 18, 2024For the second straight month, both Worcester and Middlesex counties saw an increase in total home sales compared to May of last year.
Three businesses with Central Mass. presence hit with environmental fines
A bakery equipment manufacturer, a licensed asbestos contractor, and a local golf course were assessed fines in mid-June by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection for incidents in Central Massachusetts.
Country Bank opens new Worcester location
Sara Bedigian June 17, 2024Country Bank has opened a location on Grafton Street, marking the fourth banking center in Worcester for the Ware-based financial firm.
After multifamily proposal abandoned, former Canal District BBQ spot to become Chinese hotpot restaurant
Eric Casey June 17, 2024The purchasers of the site are the operators of LaMei Hot Pot, a Chinese restaurant with locations in Brookline and Providence.
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The number of artificial intelligence programs, such large language models and other such technology, are becoming more pervasive and are being catered to specific industries and specific tasks. On Aug. 18, the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education responded to the increased use of AI in the classroom by releasing statewide AI guidance for educators.
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