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Modest optimism: In WBJ’s annual survey, business leaders largely are feeling good about 2024
Brad Kane Updated: June 24, 2024Compared to WBJ’s year-end Economic Forecast survey published in December, Central Massachusetts business leaders aren’t quite as optimistic as they were six months ago.
Not feeling the vibecession: Economists see a somewhat stable Central Mass. headed in the right direction
Eric Casey Updated: June 24, 2024Cautious optimism. These two words are perhaps the most succinct way to summarize how some of the region’s economists and business figures feel about the state of the Central Massachusetts economy.
Movers & Shakers for June 24, 2024
Employees at Glickman Kovago & Jacobs, Fidelity Bank, and Walker Development & Construction Management are on the move.
Dean College to merge two programs into new School of Performing Arts
Sara Bedigian June 20, 2024Dean College, the Franklin-based private higher educational institution, will create a School of Performing Arts, which will merge the School of the Arts and the Joan Phelps Palladino School of Dance.
Boston Scientific to acquire stroke prevention device firm for $1B
Mica Kanner-Mascolo June 19, 2024Marlborough medical device manufacturing firm Boston Scientific looks to soon add stroke prevention treatment to its portfolio, as the manufacturer has entered into a $1.16 billion agreement to purchase California-based medical device company Silk…
WHEAT Community Connections receives $200K for new Clinton building
Sara Bedigian June 19, 2024Framingham-based social service organization United Way of Tri-County received a $200,000 donation on Tuesday from the Clinton-based Nypro Foundation to expand its food pantry and hot meals program in Clinton.
Energy undersecretary tells Central Mass. energy sector that permitting reform is key to meeting ambitious climate goals
Eric Casey June 19, 2024Massachusetts is approaching the most challenging period of its decades-long mission to reach net zero emissions by 2050, with decarbonizing the energy sector being a critical part of reaching the state’s next benchmark in 2030, according to one…
Worcester dentist indicted for alleged $2M MassHealth fraud scheme
Mica Kanner-Mascolo June 18, 2024Worcester-based Pleasant Street Dental and its owner were indicted in June for their involvement in an alleged MassHealth scheme to defraud the state Medicaid insurance program for more than $2 million.
Framingham human service provider to merge with two other agencies to form $211M firm
Eric Casey June 17, 2024The move will see Advocates merge with the Franklin-based Horace Mann Educational Associates, Inc. and Lawrence-based Family Continuity.
Central Mass. home sales jump for second consecutive month
Eric Casey Updated: June 18, 2024For the second straight month, both Worcester and Middlesex counties saw an increase in total home sales compared to May of last year.
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The number of artificial intelligence programs, such large language models and other such technology, are becoming more pervasive and are being catered to specific industries and specific tasks. On Aug. 18, the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education responded to the increased use of AI in the classroom by releasing statewide AI guidance for educators.
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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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