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Mass. reports first coronavirus death, 413 total cases
Grant Welker March 20, 2020Massachusetts has reported its first coronavirus death, a Suffolk County man in his 80s who had existing health conditions that put him at a higher risk, as statewide cases hit 413.
City offers $10K grants to Worcester businesses amid coronavirus impact
The City of Worcester is making available $10,000 grants to city businesses impacted by the efforts to contain the spread of the coronavirus, for up to $500,000 in total aid, the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce announced Friday.
Health task force outlines worker protection needs in coronavirus response
State House News Service March 20, 2020Citing heightened risks that low-wage workers and immigrants face during the coronavirus outbreak, a coalition of public health experts and activists called Friday for officials to ensure equity in the state's response to the virus.
Mass. hotels say 17K jobs have been lost in coronavirus crisis
State House News Service March 20, 2020Citing more than 17,000 job losses since the coronavirus pandemic hit, Massachusetts hoteliers warned that "the bleeding isn't stopping" and that they need government help to stave off further damage to their businesses.
Central One building Auburn operations center
Central One Federal Credit Union is staying put in Shrewsbury, where it has long been based. But the credit union has outgrown its space and is adding a new operations center in Auburn.
Greater Worcester projected to be among worst nationally for coronavirus hospital bed shortage
Grant Welker March 19, 2020Greater Worcester is projected to have among the worst shortfalls in the number of available hospital beds in the country, virtually no matter how hard the coronavirus pandemic hits.
Mass. $10M small business fund for coronavirus relief stops taking applications
Brad Kane March 19, 2020The $10-million fund set up Monday by the Gov. Charlie Baker Administration to provide relief to small businesses impacted by the coronavirus was open for three days.
Need help? Here are all the coronavirus relief efforts for businesses
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the federal government and local organizations have all announced efforts to help businesses impacted by the effort to stop the spread of the coronavirus.
Central Mass. community colleges go entirely online
Sam Bonacci and Grant Welker March 19, 2020Quinsigamond Community College in Worcester and Mount Wachusett Community College in Gardner moved all classes online and ceased all face-to-face instruction for the rest of the semester.
The Queen's Cups shuts down dining room, lays off 80% of staff
Brad Kane March 18, 2020Renee Diaz, the business's owner and founder, said she reduced her 25-employee staff down to herself and four employees.
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 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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