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Opinion

  • Opinion

    The power of women

    October 24, 2016

    In his intro to the 2016 Outstanding Women in Business edition, Editor Brad Kane reflects on the undervalued impact women have had on the lives of his disabled children.

    October 24, 2016
  • Viewpoint

    MetroWest must nurture its workforce

    Paul Matthews October 10, 2016

    Our 495/MetroWest regional employer survey this year illustrates several important truths of our regional economy – most importantly, that our employers remain confident, with 70 percent affirming that they expect our economy to improve.

    Paul Matthews October 10, 2016
  • Viewpoint

    Taking care of our caregivers

    Bill Bacic September 26, 2016

    Supporting aging parents, caring for a spouse or significant other, or celebrating the arrival of a new child are milestone moments that often require large amounts of time and energy – two things that working professionals need but don't always

    Bill Bacic September 26, 2016
  • Viewpoint

    Urban revitalization needs community cooperation

    Julie Holstrom Special To The Worcester Business Journal September 12, 2016

    The Worcester of 30 years ago is a far cry from the Worcester of today and it is our responsibility as good community stewards to build upon the city's successes.

    Julie Holstrom Special To The Worcester Business Journal September 12, 2016
  • Viewpoint

    Congress must promote Central Mass. exports

    James T. Brett Special To The Worcester Business Journal August 29, 2016

    Exports are an integral part of our economy, and businesses should be able to rely on the Ex-Im Bank when regular financial backing is unavailable.

    James T. Brett Special To The Worcester Business Journal August 29, 2016
  • Viewpoint

    Pay Equity Act friendly to plaintiffs

    Amanda Marie Baer Special To The Worcester Business Journal August 15, 2016

    A look at the new pay equity act by a local lawyer.

    Amanda Marie Baer Special To The Worcester Business Journal August 15, 2016
  • Viewpoint

    Tax-free weekend is an essential economic driver

    W. Stuart Loosemore Special To The Worcester Business Journal August 1, 2016

    The Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce argues for continuing the tax-free weekend in the future.

    W. Stuart Loosemore Special To The Worcester Business Journal August 1, 2016
  • Letter to the Editor

    Legalize fireworks in Massachusetts

    July 18, 2016

    Once again, I write to suggest the time has come for Massachusetts to join the rest of the country and legalize the use of consumer fireworks for its citizens.

    July 18, 2016
  • Viewpoint

    Dealing with OT's new rules

    Timothy Murphy Special To The Worcester Business Journal June 20, 2016

    Beginning on December 1, millions of American workers will be eligible for overtime, local lawyer Timothy Murphy

    Timothy Murphy Special To The Worcester Business Journal June 20, 2016
  • Viewpoint

    Massachusetts needs workforce housing

    Timothy C. Sullivan Special To The Worcester Business Journal June 6, 2016

    For Massachusetts to continue its economic gains, we need to build more housing.

    Timothy C. Sullivan Special To The Worcester Business Journal June 6, 2016
  • Viewpoint

    Computer science needs women

    Kristin Tichenor Special To The Worcester Business Journal May 23, 2016

    Here's the good news: By the year 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor predicts there will be 1.4 million computer specialist job openings. Here's the bad news: U.S. universities can fill 29 percent of those with qualified graduates.

    Kristin Tichenor Special To The Worcester Business Journal May 23, 2016
  • Viewpoint

    State should put $10.5M toward Mass. Food Trust

    Timothy P. Murray & Steve Fischer Special To The Worcester Business Journal May 23, 2016

    We have an opportunity to increase access to healthy foods and spur economic development, which is why we are asking the legislature and the governor to fund the Massachusetts Food Trust program.

    Timothy P. Murray & Steve Fischer Special To The Worcester Business Journal May 23, 2016
  • Eversource should cover WRTA cleanup

    Michael O. Moore & Daniel M. Donahue Special To The Worcester Business Journal May 9, 2016

    Worcester has blossomed into a bustling Gateway City, home to nationally recognized colleges and universities, corporations, a robust healthcare and biotechnology industry, and significant private and public investment.

    Michael O. Moore & Daniel M. Donahue Special To The Worcester Business Journal May 9, 2016
  • Beacon Hill keeps solar working … for now

    Sean Gallagher Special To The Worcester Business Journal April 25, 2016

    A legislative log-jam blocking billions of dollars in solar investment to Massachusetts' economy was broken this month but there's still more work to be done.

    Sean Gallagher Special To The Worcester Business Journal April 25, 2016
  • Vocational education key to workforce

    Timothy P. Murray Special To The Worcester Business Journal April 11, 2016

    While concerns like health care and energy costs, taxes and burdensome regulations are often raised by businesses, by far the single biggest issue raised is the need for a trained, motivated and educated workforce.

    Timothy P. Murray Special To The Worcester Business Journal April 11, 2016
  • Viewpoint

    Worcester needs to support gas-leak bills

    Mary Keefe Special To The Worcester Business Journal March 28, 2016

    Gas leaks need to be fixed in Worcester, according to Mary Keefe.

    Mary Keefe Special To The Worcester Business Journal March 28, 2016