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Opinion
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Guest ColumnWorcester thought through medical marijuana process
March 28, 2016Worcester City Manager Edward Augustus talks about the methodical approach the city used to secure a $450,000 agreement for the city's first medical marijuana dispensary.
March 28, 2016
Electronic tolling to make travel safer, faster, cleaner
March 14, 2016Massachusetts is a leader in the nation in utilizing new technology to improve the lives of residents, visitors and members of the business community, and the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is proud to be part of this effort
March 14, 2016
Worcester needs to unlock airport potential
February 29, 2016The largest single transportation facility in Worcester, and arguably that with the most potential, Worcester Regional Airport (airport code ORH) is a critical element in Greater Worcester's transportation tripod of road, rail, and air.
February 29, 2016Top economist contestants seeing falling Mass. unemployment
February 29, 2016Worcester Business Journal launched its annual Top Economist contest in early February to see which Central Mass. business leaders could most accurately predict key economy performance metrics.
February 29, 2016
Tax program offers life science opportunities
February 15, 2016During my first several months as president and CEO of the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center, I've been on a listening tour around the state, including a lot of time spent in Central Massachusetts.
February 15, 2016Keep Mass. Life Science Center strong
February 15, 2016After eight years of the Patrick Administration leading the state, it is inevitable that the new sheriff in town will want to make some changes. Sometimes those changes can be dramatic, and other times more subtle and harder to discern.
February 15, 2016Worcester = Hockeytown?
February 15, 2016As the second largest city in New England, the Worcester region clearly has the demographics and population to be a strong town for minor league sports.
February 15, 2016- Letter
Net metering needs to be preserved
February 1, 2016I am writing in response to the article, "Solar Without Subsidy" from Jan. 18.
February 1, 2016 
ViewpointMass. strong enough for GE
February 1, 2016The announcement that General Electric will be moving its headquarters to Boston marks a great victory for the state of Massachusetts.
February 1, 2016
ViewpointInvesting in millennials is an investment in Worcester
January 18, 2016Anyone even remotely involved in the Worcester business community knows that there is a laser-focus on revitalizing the region's portfolio.
January 18, 2016
ViewpointH.E.A.R.T. opens doors for future leaders
January 4, 2016Communities are strongest when they have talented, passionate and college-educated professionals filling some of society's most important roles: firefighters, police officers and social workers.
January 4, 2016
VIEWPOINTInnovators need tools to protect trade secrets
December 7, 2015Here in New England, we pride ourselves on our vibrant and thriving innovation economy. Our region is home to an array of innovative businesses in information technology, life sciences, medical and manufacturing sectors, to name a few.
December 7, 2015
ViewpointWorcester needs fiber to expand business options
November 23, 2015The Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce works to recruit, retain and incubate businesses in the region. We must understand the region's assets and market for business looking to move or expand.
November 23, 2015
ViewpointMassachusetts needs women business leaders
November 9, 2015Women, as well as minorities, bring unique perspectives and experiences and make companies stronger. The Boston Club's annual census of women directors and executive officers cites these numbers, bluntly stating: “No More Excuses.”
November 9, 2015
ViewpointFitchburg's $4.6M airport upgrade to entice business interest
October 26, 2015Economic development assets, whether for a community or for a region, often involve unique attributes that foster commercial growth and strengthen the desirability of a location.
October 26, 2015
VIEWPOINTWorcester's foreign-born are major economic contributors
October 12, 2015Today, 37 percent of local Worcester businesses are owned by foreign-born entrepreneurs, almost double the statewide rate. Foreign-born workers fill critical gaps in the region's STEM workforce, helping position Worcester for economic success.
October 12, 2015
