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SBA extends disaster loan deferment period to 2022
Monica Benevides 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.
Becker, on cusp of potential closure, planning spring graduation but making contingency plans for students
Grant Welker March 15, 2021Becker College, mired in financial problems that could put its long-term future at risk, is moving ahead with its spring graduation ceremony. But it's also making contingency plans for students potentially having to transfer elsewhere if the college…
Saint Vincent alleges racism, bullying, intimidation by union
Grant Welker March 15, 2021Union nurses on strike at Saint Vincent Hospital have been intimidating other employees, patients and support staff – including a racist incident – the hospital is alleging as a strike moves into its second week.
Second union to picket Saint Vincent over low staffing complaints
Grant Welker March 12, 2021Saint Vincent Hospital is facing trouble with a second union, which represents 600 workers spread among patient care assistants, critical care technicians and others. That union is expected to begin picketing Saturday along with striking nurses.
MassDevelopment awards $236K transportation grants to Central Mass. groups
Monica Benevides March 12, 2021MassDevelopment has awarded $236,188 in transportation grants to six Central Mass. organizations through its Taxi, Livery, and Hackney Transportation Partnerships Grant Program, the agency announced on Thursday.
Wormtown’s new taproom to open on Saint Patrick’s Day
Monica Benevides March 12, 2021Wormtown Brewery in Worcester will celebrate the opening of its new Shrewsbury Street taproom on Saint Patrick’s Day, marking both the expansion and the company’s 11th birthday, the brewer announced Friday.
American Rescue Plan Act includes billions of aid for small businesses
Monica Benevides March 12, 2021The American Rescue Plan Act, a $1.9-trillion economic relief package signed into law on Thursday by President Joe Biden, is slated to provide billions of dollars in aid to small businesses around the country.
Mass. unemployment rate improved to 7.8% in January
Grant Welker March 12, 2021The Massachusetts unemployment rate improved to 7.8% in January despite the state reaching all-time highs in coronavirus cases over the month, according to new data released Friday.
A year into COVID, Worcester County small businesses revenue down 51%
Grant Welker March 12, 2021In the middle of last March, lots of Worcester County businesses were forced to close or at least quickly roll back or change operations. A year later, the economic hit is still profound.
Q&A: FSU professor and author are writing the book on innovation
Brad Kane Updated: March 15, 2021After 24 years of research, Robert Krim and Alan Earls released in February their book on innovations in Massachusetts, focusing on 50 particular ones, including three from Central Massachusetts.
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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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Worcester 300, City of Innovators
Worcester Business Journal presents a special commemorative edition celebrating the 300th anniversary of the city of Worcester. This landmark publication covers the city and region’s rich history of growth and innovation.
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Worcester Business Journal presents a special commemorative edition celebrating the 300th anniversary of the city of Worcester. This landmark publication covers the city and region’s rich history of growth and innovation.
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