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Worcester Auditorium, Gardner redevelopment among Central Mass. economic projects to receive $31M
Mica Kanner-Mascolo October 28, 2024Fifty-six cities, towns, and organizations throughout Central Massachusetts have been awarded $31.06 million to boost their economic development projects.
DAVIS Cos. president leaves family business after 20 years, joins DC firm
Mica Kanner-Mascolo October 25, 2024After nearly two decades in the family business, Brendon Davis has moved on from his leadership role at The DAVIS Cos. and stepped into a newly created role at Washington, D.C.-based employment agency.
Candlepin bowling center in Millis becomes site of new world record game thrown by Franklin woman
Eric Casey October 25, 2024As candlepin bowling undergoes a bit of a renaissance in Central Massachusetts, a Millis bowling alley was the site of a new world record game.
Hologic to lay off 86 employees during the last leg of Conn. facility closure
Mica Kanner-Mascolo October 24, 2024As Hologic gears up to cease operations at its Danbury, Connecticut facility in December, the Marlborough-based medical device manufacturer plans tol incrementally lay off 86 employees by the end of February.
Worcester County home sales drop 13%, as Mass. prices set another monthly record
Eric Casey October 24, 2024September home sales figures in Massachusetts largely mirrored the trends of increasing prices and limited inventory seen in previous months, although a flattening in climbing prices has suggested
Central Mass. unemployment rates fell in September
Mica Kanner-Mascolo October 23, 2024Unemployment rates dropped throughout the four Central Massachusetts metro areas in September as the region and state have been experiencing a rebound following a year-long high in July.
Insulet to expand with 110 new jobs in Mass., as Watertown life sciences firm looks to add 20
Mica Kanner-Mascolo October 22, 2024Two Central Massachusetts life sciences companies are expanding their presence in the state, committing to a total of 130 new jobs as part of a state tax incentive program designed to bolster the life sciences industry.
Littleton R&D building and manufacturing HQ sold for $4M
Eric Casey October 21, 2024The site will continue to serve as the headquarters for Diamond Antenna and Microwave Corp.
The legacy of ambition: Exploring the staying power of six of the region's most enduring businesses
Fred Hurlbrink Jr. Updated: October 28, 2024You can define success in myriad ways: holding your ground; uncompromising ambition; the relentless pursuit of excellence; steady as she goes; staying a step ahead. The one thing shared in common by the most-heralded and well-run companies Worcester…
That’s what they said!: Central Mass. business quotes from the last 35 years
WBJ sources over the past 35 years have contributed memorable sentiments.
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Massachusetts whistleblower laws predominantly safeguard public employees from retaliation when they report violations, abuse, or risks to public health and safety. However, private employees have far more restrictions in regards to their state-provided whistleblower protections, but there are still ways they file retaliation complaints, including federally through the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Act.
In January, the state agency Cannabis Control Commission suspended a whistleblower featured in a WBJ investigation. Without providing reasoning, the CCC put Business Operations Manager Meghan Dube on paid administrative leave. Dube subsequently resigned from her role.
In May, Carla LeBlanc, a nurse at Saint Vincent Hospital was fired for her appearance on a local podcast in which she spoke out about long-documented concerns regarding working conditions and interpersonal dynamics at the Worcester facility. She then filed a lawsuit against the hospital and its operator under the Massachusetts Healthcare Whistleblower Protection Act, which offers protections to private healthcare workers.
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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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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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