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Opinion

  • Viewpoint

    Approve Canada, Mexico trade deal

    JAMES T. BRETT August 2, 2019

    While the U.S. economy continues to show steady signs of growth, considerable concern in the business community is growing about U.S. trade policies.

    JAMES T. BRETT August 2, 2019
  • A Thousand Words

    A Thousand Words: Polar WooSox ownership

    Don Landgren July 18, 2019

    Don Landgren July 18, 2019
  • Viewpoint

    Breaking news and how to fix it

    LORI EHRLICH AND BRENDAN CRIGHTON July 18, 2019

    With local journalism in the midst of a slow-burning crisis, it is time for Massachusetts to help turn the tide.

    LORI EHRLICH AND BRENDAN CRIGHTON July 18, 2019
  • Viewpoint

    A healthy Worcester needs affordable housing

    Eric W. Dickson, M.D. June 20, 2019

    In our effort to attract the best and brightest doctors, nurses and other caregivers to Worcester, our future colleagues have a healthy stock of homes to choose from. An inadequate stock puts employers in the region at a competitive disadvantage.

    Eric W. Dickson, M.D. June 20, 2019
  • A Thousand Words

    A Thousand Words: WRA baseball signs

    Don Landgren June 20, 2019

    Don Landgren June 20, 2019
  • The Struggle is Real

    Construction, WooSox & regulation are killing Canal District dreams

    Renee Diaz June 20, 2019

    It’s a scary time to be a business owner.

    Renee Diaz June 20, 2019
  • A Thousand Words

    A Thousand Words: Worcester storefront assistance program

    Don Landgren June 12, 2019

    Don Landgren June 12, 2019
  • A Thousand Words

    A Thousand Words: GateHouse Media

    Don Landgren June 10, 2019

    Don Landgren June 10, 2019
  • Viewpoint

    Avoid exclusive growth

    JOSHUA CROKE June 7, 2019

    As Worcester continues to develop, in large part due to the growth wave moving west from Boston, I ask these two questions 1) What does success mean to Worcester? and 2) Who does that success include?

    JOSHUA CROKE June 7, 2019
  • VIEWPOINT

    You can still fire workers for using marijuana

    Kurt Binder May 13, 2019

    Employers can prohibit employees from using or being under the influence of marijuana in the workplace. Yet, the law does not address regulating use outside of the workplace.

    Kurt Binder May 13, 2019
  • Viewpoint

    Opportunity awaits the Worcester investor

    Alan Osmolowski April 29, 2019

    Opportunity zones are an economic development tool, designed to spur development and job creation in distressed communities by providing tax incentives.

    Alan Osmolowski April 29, 2019
  • A Thousand Words

    A Thousand Words: Midtown Mall

    Don Landgren April 29, 2019

    Don Landgren April 29, 2019
  • Viewpoint

    The business community needs to teach financial literacy

    Martin F. Connors, Jr. April 15, 2019

    Massachusetts has earned a failing grade in teaching financial literacy to our high school students for three studies in a row, going all the way back to 2013.

    Martin F. Connors, Jr. April 15, 2019
  • VIEWPOINT

    “The best person gets the job” is a myth

    Yuisa Pérez Chionchio April 1, 2019

    Human resources departments are the gatekeepers to the professional success of our employees and ultimately our organizations.

    Yuisa Pérez Chionchio April 1, 2019
  • VIEWPOINT

    Be cautiously optimistic about 2019

    William F. Donahue March 18, 2019

    It would be a head-in-the-sand mentality for electrical contractors not to brace for a bit of a tremor by the time 2020 rolls around.

    William F. Donahue March 18, 2019
  • Viewpoint

    Women of color must lead by example

    Melanie Bonsu February 18, 2019

    While the political arena offers a glimmer of hope, it's a fleeting one as the business world still shows little progress for women of color.

    Melanie Bonsu February 18, 2019