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Tree House, deadhorse, Wormtown all close temporarily
Grant Welker March 16, 2020Gov. Charlie Baker said Sunday restaurants will be able to serve only take-out orders, banning patrons from dining in and potentially helping to spread coronavirus. But for some, the outbreak is a reason to temporarily close their doors to all.
WBJ Podcast: Coronavirus: A way-too-early guess about the Central Mass. economic impact
Brad Kane March 16, 2020In an episode recorded on Wednesday, March 11, the co-hosts of the WBJ podcast Weekly Business Report, spend about five minutes to talk about all the Central Massachusetts business and event closures, due to the effort to stem the spread of the…
Railers cancel remainder of season
The Worcester Railers will play no more hockey games this season, due to the coronavirus outbreak.
UMass Memorial canceling elective procedures, planning testing program
Grant Welker March 16, 2020UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester is canceling most elective procedures starting Monday to leave capacity for potential coronavirus cases and is developing a plan for a drive-thru testing program.
Tower Hill, Wachusett Mountain close temporarily as outdoor activities take hit
Grant Welker March 16, 2020The coronavirus pandemic is keeping — or forcing — many to forego events brining large groups of people together in confined spaces. Outdoor activities are suffering a similar fate, at least temporarily.
Restaurant dining rooms closed, gatherings of 25+ banned until at least April 6, as state responds to coronavirus
State House News Service March 15, 2020Gov. Charlie Baker on Sunday announced all restaurants in Massachusetts to serve delivery and take-out only, all Massachusetts public schools must soon close for three weeks, most events with 25 or more people are now banned.
Worcester declares state of emergency as county coronavirus cases hit six
Grant Welker March 15, 2020The number of confirmed or presumed coronavirus cases in Worcester County rose from two to six, and Worcester city officials declared a state of emergency Sunday.
B.T.'s Smokehouse to close dining room, add more delivery, as retailers deal with coronavirus uncertainty
Brad Kane March 15, 2020more Central Massachusetts retailers are figuring out how to respond to the coronavirus pandemic while still serving customers and keeping employees working.
Massachusetts bans events with more than 250 people
State House News Service March 13, 2020Gov. Charlie Baker is prohibiting almost all events that would bring 250 or more people together in the same space effective immediately in an effort to limit the spread of coronavirus, but schools are not yet being instructed to shut down, the…
Polar Park construction not expected to be disrupted by coronavirus
Brad Kane March 13, 2020As businesses in the Central Mass. economy continue to react to concerns over the coronavirus, the construction of the $132-million Polar Park baseball stadium in Worcester's Canal District is not expected to be impacted.
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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