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Coronavirus cases again on the decline in Worcester County
Riley Garand August 21, 2020After a small spike in confirmed Worcester County coronavirus cases at the end of July and the start of August, the number of positive tests is again on the decline, falling for the last two weeks.
Mass. has worst U.S. unemployment rate for second straight month
Monica Benevides August 21, 2020Massachusetts has the highest unemployment rate in the country for the second month in a row, despite a small decline from June to July.
Blumshapiro merges with The Brighton Co.
Business advisory firm blumshapiro, with a major office in Worcester, has merged with The Brighton Co. of Burlington, the companies announced on Thursday.
Accounting firm leaves Worcester Plaza after proposed rent increase
Monica Benevides August 21, 2020Worcester accounting and financial services firm Cerrone, Graham & Shepherd have become the latest company to leave Worcester Plaza, often referred to colloquially as the glass tower, in the city’s downtown, managing partner Paul Cerrone…
COVID Stories: Central Mass Grown helped farmers connect with customers
Devina Bhalla August 20, 2020Food insecurity and empty shelves were a large part of the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic. Many consumers scrambled and panicked about barren shelves and rising prices.
TJX reports $214M loss
Monica Benevides August 20, 2020The TJX Cos., Inc., based in Framingham, reported a $214.2 loss in the retailers second quarter, according to an earnings report released Wednesday.
Hanover Insurance offering $300M in senior notes to pay down long-term debt
Monica Benevides August 20, 2020The Hanover Insurance Group in Worcester on Wednesday announced it will offer $300 million in senior notes to investors, in order to use the proceeds to pay down its long-term debt.
Q&A: Anti-tobacco efforts get a boost
Grant Welker Updated: August 24, 2020While people were rightfully focused on the coronavirus pandemic, as May turned to June, Massachusetts hit a public health milestone, effectively banning flavored tobacco and other smoking products, including menthol, and levying a steep new tax on…
TikTok has helped destigmatize mental health, but oversharing comes with its own dangers
Monica Benevides Updated: August 24, 2020TikTok is many things: a social media app specializing in snappy, one-minute-or-shorter videos; an opportunity for unknown citizens of the internet to go viral at a dizzying clip; a never-ending loop of practical jokes and dog videos. For some, it…
Mental health nonprofits take more personable approach to vulnerable populations
Monica Benevides Updated: August 24, 2020If debates about the Affordable Care Act and proposed universal health care haven’t already made it clear, the idealized version of access isn’t the norm for many Americans, especially not for those who belong to vulnerable population groups who…
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While shifting cultural norms in the business community have found hiring managers outwardly working toward hiring a more diverse staff, studies in the last few years by organizations like McKinsey & Co. and Regent University found women and people of color are promoted less frequently than their white male counterparts. This produces a dynamic where company leadership at many organizations remains dominated by white males even as the company's employees become more diversified.
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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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