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Elizabeth Warren walks businesses through benefits of $2T stimulus package
State House News Service March 26, 2020With a $2 trillion stimulus package one House vote away from President Donald Trump's desk, U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren on Thursday told small business owners that the coronavirus relief bill would make millions available to them, mostly through…
Study: Worcester economy among least vulnerable for coronavirus recession
Grant Welker March 26, 2020The Worcester metropolitan area is most heavily concentrated in jobs in manufacturing, health care and education. Thankfully, during the coronavirus pandemic, it isn't reliant on energy jobs or tourism.
FLEXcon donates Hazmat suits, protective shields to UMass Memorial
Monica Busch March 26, 2020Spencer manufacturer FLEXcon donated emergency supplies to UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester on Wednesday, joining ranks with other Central Massachusetts businesses who are stepping up to support local hospitals dealing with the COVID-19…
Baker orders school closed through May 4
State House News Service March 25, 2020Schoolchildren in Massachusetts won't return to their classrooms until at least May 4, Gov. Charlie Baker said Wednesday shortly after signing executive orders to extend the temporary closure of all schools and non-emergency child care centers…
Coronavirus cases rise 77% in Worcester County, 59% statewide
Grant Welker Updated: March 25, 2020Confirmed coronavirus cases across Massachusetts hit 1,838 on Wednesday, according to the state Department of Public Health, including 129 in Worcester County.
Harvard Bioscience launches technology to help find coronavirus cure
Monica Busch March 25, 2020Holliston biotechnology firm Harvard Bioscience, Inc. has developed a new technology to provide researchers with real-time access to aerosol amounts deposited inside subjects' lungs, the company said in a press release.
Federal stimulus would give $367B in loans to small businesses
Grant Welker March 25, 2020Early Wednesday morning, U.S. Senate leaders and the White House struck a deal on a $2-trillion stimulus bill to help stir economic activity during the coronavirus pandemic, including a provision to help businesses with less than 500 employees…
Baker preps guidelines for construction projects to continue amid coronavirus crisis
State House News Service March 25, 2020Major Central Mass. construction projects like the $132-million Polar Park stadium are expected to continue even as non-essential businesses are shut down.
WPI employees collect, print medical supplies amid pandemic
Monica Busch March 25, 2020Worcester Polytechnic Institute employees have mobilized to help provide medical providers with emergency supplies amid the COVID-19 crisis, the school announced in a press release this week.
New Worcester portal connects job seekers with essential employers
Monica Busch March 25, 2020A new hiring portal developed by the City of Worcester, MassHire and the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce will help connect job seekers with essential service providers looking to hire more help in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis.
Today's Poll
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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