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Worcester chamber extends services to all businesses
Sam Bonacci March 18, 2020The Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce announced Tuesday in response to the ongoing impact of the efforts to stem the spread of coronavirus it will extend chamber services to all businesses in Greater Worcester, regardless of membership.
Sutton contractor penalitzed $120K for Shrewsbury explosion
Sam Bonacci March 18, 2020A Sutton construction contractor has agreed to pay $120,000 to reimburse the state for the cost of responding to a 2017 explosion and fire of a backyard shed at a Shrewsbury residential property, which released hazardous chemicals and fumes, causing…
GWCF creates $535K coronavirus response fund
Sam Bonacci March 18, 2020The Greater Worcester Community Foundation has created a new fund to support a community-wide response to the coronavirus with initial funding of $535,000.
Anna Maria to close for semester, take classes online
Sam Bonacci March 18, 2020Anna Maria College in Paxton has joined an increasingly long list of area schools closing down in response to the coronavirus, announcing Tuesday all instruction will be moved online and all events will be canceled for the rest of the school year.
SBA offers up to $2M in disaster assistance loans in Worcester County
The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to Central Massachusetts small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of the coronavirus.
Pandemic, recession likely to jolt state budget
State House News Service March 18, 2020State tax collections in the current fiscal year could fall as much as $500 million below benchmarks due to lost economic activity and the Legislature should act now to prepare for a downturn or the "significant likelihood" of a recession, the…
MassMEP joins national effort to limit coronavirus supply chain disruption
Brad Kane March 17, 2020The network, launched in March, enables MEPs in any state to put out a call on behalf of one of its manufacturers to find creative solutions to issues like supply shortages.
Stock of 10 largest Central Mass. public firms plunged 29%
Grant Welker March 17, 2020As recently as Feb. 19, stocks were riding high for Central Massachusetts-based public companies and beyond. As coronavirus has spread into a pandemic that's brought much of the economy to a standstill, those stocks have not been spared.
North County chamber offering emergency $20K loans over coronavirus
Brad Kane March 16, 2020To inquire about a loan, contact Sandie Cataldo at scataldo@northcentralmass.com or Brendan Hannen at bhannen@northcentralmass.com.
State legislature working on coronavirus bills to help workers, governments, Boston Marathon
State House News Service March 16, 2020With closures tied to the coronavirus outbreak impacting everything from restaurants and schools to municipal offices, Gov. Charlie Baker on Monday filed a suite of legislation intended to offer a lifeline to workers forced to stay home and to…
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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