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Editorial
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Massachusetts Transit, Infrastructure Plan Requires Painstaking Review
January 21, 2013The most cynical among us may have thought they had stumbled into a parallel universe earlier this month when Gov. Deval Patrick made two announcements that would have positive impacts on small businesses.
January 21, 2013 With Amazon Deal In Hand, State Should Weigh Sales-Tax Cut
January 7, 2013Last month's agreement between Amazon and the Patrick administration that the online retailer will begin collecting Massachusetts sales tax later this year is welcoming news to the commonwealth's retail industry.
January 7, 2013
Our Wish List For 2013
December 10, 2012As we draw closer to the end of 2012, we take a break from our usual opining on issues of great weight to the Central Massachusetts business community to offer a holiday “wish list”:
December 10, 2012Meningitis Tragedy Highlights Need For Proper Regulation
November 26, 2012In a state that rightfully boasts the global renown of its health care industry, as well as being ahead of the rest of the nation in providing health care for all, the fact that a deadly nationwide meningitis outbreak originated in Massachusetts
November 26, 2012
Central Mass. Has Important Stakes In U.S. Fiscal Policy
November 12, 2012With President Obama having secured a second term, the attention now pivots in the direction of the “fiscal cliff” and how close our political leaders will come to its edge before making the necessary compromises on taxes and federal spending, as
November 12, 2012Election Winners Must Reduce Uncertainty For Small Businesses
October 29, 2012There has been no shortage of words and promises during this year's campaigns for the White House and Congress about helping small businesses grow.
October 29, 2012Editorial: Change At Worcester Chamber
October 15, 2012Richard Kennedy, the president of the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce, recently announced he will retire at the end of next year.
October 15, 2012
Editorial: Biggest Benefit Of CSX Deal Is Freight Transportation
October 15, 2012The commonwealth has now assumed ownership of the 45 miles of CSX Corp. rail track between Boston and Worcester, opening the door to the expanded commuter rail service between the two cities that was long promised by Lt. Gov. Timothy Murray.
October 15, 2012
EditorialEducation, Training Keys To Mass. Manufacturing Future
October 1, 2012Notable numbers from the recent manufacturing report out of Northeastern University clearly spell out the significant changes the sector has gone through in Massachusetts over the last four years.
October 1, 2012- Editorial
Health Care Industry Must Drive Cost Containment
September 17, 2012Like it or not, the health care industry in Massachusetts will face heavy scrutiny now that the Legislature and Gov. Deval Patrick have forged ahead with a bill designed to contain the growth of medical costs.
September 17, 2012 
Editorial: State Must Guard Against Growing Casino Market
September 3, 2012We're not crazy about the introduction of casino gambling in Massachusetts, and we're not alone in that sentiment.
September 3, 2012
Editorial: Cost Pressures In Health Care; Tilting At Airplanes?
August 20, 2012The recent announcement that Heywood Hospital in Gardner and Athol Memorial Hospital are planning to merge their administrations represents another clear indicator of the cost pressures in the health care arena — driven by market forces and
August 20, 2012Editorial: Legislative Action Focuses On State’s Business Strengths, Shortfalls
August 6, 2012When a professional sports franchise prepares for its upcoming season, its goal is to solidify its strengths and find ways to shore up its weaknesses.
August 6, 2012Editorial: Finding A Life Science Niche
July 9, 2012Last month's BIO International Convention in Boston was a significant event, given Massachusetts' tight embrace of the life sciences industry and its success in becoming one of the nation's magnets for new and growing companies.
July 9, 2012Editorial: Saint-Gobain Spreads Its Wings Into Devens
July 9, 2012Saint-Gobain, largely though Norton Co., the Worcester manufacturer it bought more than 20 years ago, has had a long history in the region, and employs about 2,000 at its sites in Worcester, Northborough and Milford.
July 9, 2012An Expanded Bottle Law In Mass.? Can That Thought
June 25, 2012Does Massachusetts really need an expanded bottle law?
It's a question that's been asked several times before, and the business sector — as it has before — is offering the same answer: No, and a resounding no at that.
June 25, 2012
