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WPI’s groundbreaking Business School dean steps down 2m1d5z
June 13, 2025
After four years serving as dean of The Business School at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Debora Jackson has left the role.
WPI drops interim tag for general counsel 4puz
June 13, 2025
Two Central Mass. apartments receive financing as part of $18.7M deal 57v5c
June 13, 2025
Worcester adding to state’s growing climate tech industry, even as Trump istration impacts loom b4y1r
June 12, 2025The Health Foundation grants $250K to Nashoba Valley following hospital closure 1n246q
June 12, 2025Cutler Management selects long-term employee as second-ever president 2f2uf
June 12, 2025SALMON Health names former CVS corporate advisor as new CFO 35g39
June 11, 2025
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CCC deals with hiring freeze, budget issues as legislature weighs agency restructuring 4p3k41
June 13, 2025A hiring freeze is in place and the plan for future regulatory work is to be determined at the Cannabis Control Commission, as lawmakers advance a budget its executive director has said is inadequate as well as legislation to entirely restructure the agency.
June 13, 2025
Senate plans Wednesday vote for $532M budget bill 5v1s5a
June 13, 2025The Senate next Wednesday plans to vote on a $532 million budget bill that delivers more than $340 million for hospitals and community health centers and additional aid for elder home care services and rental assistance, while creating a fund to expand artwork in Senate quarters within the State
June 13, 2025
Franklin nursing facility owner cited $1.1M for unpaid wages 446j6g
June 11, 2025The owner of Alpha Healthcare, a Swansea-based skilled nursing facility with a location in Franklin, has been cited about $1.1 million for penalties and unpaid wages to hundreds of employees.
June 11, 2025-
Millionaires tax could generate up to $3B in fiscal 2025 4r115f
June 11, 2025The Department of Revenue reported last month that the state had collected just less than $2.6 billion from the 4% surtax between July 1, 2024 and April 30, 2025, suring the $2.46 billion that the surtax generated in fiscal 2024 in just 10 months of fiscal 2025.
June 11, 2025 
Bill would require public construction projects worth $1M+ to include apprentices t3m72
June 11, 2025Within six months of its age, 5% of all hours building public construction projects will have to be done by apprentices. After one year, 10%, and after two years, 15%.
June 11, 2025
Following investigations, CEO departs from Hospital for Behavioral Medicine 5q2lk
June 10, 2025After just over a year on the job, Evelyn Alsup, CEO of Hospital for Behavioral Medicine in Worcester, is no longer in the position.
June 10, 2025
Middlesex Savings Charitable Foundation donates $250,000 to local organizations 1c1k71
June 10, 2025Middlesex Savings Charitable Foundation, the charity arm of Natick-based Middlesex Savings Bank, marked its 25th anniversary by awarding $5,000 grants to 50 nonprofits.
June 10, 2025
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The annual Mass Energy Summit, produced by the Worcester Business Journal in partnership with National Grid aims to equip businesses,
DCU Center, 50 Foster St., Worcester
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Worcester lesbian bar named watch party venue for new pro softball league 6e6q50
June 9, 2025Athletes Unlimited Softball League is an effort to provide a well-financed league for women’s softball players beyond the college level.
June 9, 2025
Group halts $62M plan to buy Marlborough tech firm, following Nasdaq delisting 6y5c1d
June 9, 2025After the Nasdaq-delisted ConnectM failed to timely file regulatory financial reports, the group that had previously offered to buy the firm has put its acquisition offer on hold.
June 9, 2025
David Jordan resigns as Clark School of Business dean, following university’s new restructuring plan 2pw1a
June 6, 2025Jordan said he holds no ill will towards the university, acknowledging higher educational institutions across the country are facing economic challenges, but he said he didn’t feel comfortable ing the decision.
June 6, 2025
Bay State Bank to open Shrewsbury branch, first following name change 5z2ay
June 6, 2025Anne Joyce, who has more than 30 years of banking experience, will serve as the vice president of the new branch.
June 6, 2025
Health insurers file for steep rate increases 3n5t6d
June 6, 2025The Division of Insurance in the coming weeks will review 2026 merged market rates submitted by carriers, which average out to a 13.4% hike that's more than twice as large as the 4.8% growth regulators approved two years ago.
June 6, 2025-
Bill looks to make it easier for small businesses to transition to employee ownership 1v224v
June 6, 2025Warning that a "silver tsunami" of Baby Boomer businessowners looking to sell in the next 15 to 20 years could lead to vanishing local small businesses, advocates asked lawmakers Thursday to provide incentives for employee ownership structures.
June 6, 2025 
UMass Memorial to close teen detox center 3k1f52
June 5, 2025As a result of declining utilization, UMass Memorial Health in Worcester will close an in-facility acute detox and stabilization program for teens.
June 5, 2025
Registration open for WBJ Energy Summit on Wednesday 3i3i3j
June 5, 2025WBJ, in partnership with electric utility National Grid, will host its annual Massachusetts Energy Summit on Wednesday at the DCU Center.
June 5, 2025
Milford RMV to open relocated center in June 4f3y5l
June 5, 2025The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles in Milford will soon open its relocated, full-service center on June 23, fewer than two miles down the street from its former site.
June 5, 2025
CHIA: Nearly 1/3 of Greater Worcester ER visits were avoidable 593zr
June 5, 2025Greater Worcester ranks among the lowest regions in the state when it comes to avoidable emergency department visits and difficulty obtaining necessary health care.
June 5, 2025
Federal court temporarily blocks Trump istration efforts to close Job Corps centers in Grafton and Devens 4m4v6n
June 5, 2025A federal judge had ordered the Trump istration to stop its attempts to shutter Job Corps centers across the country, including in Grafton and Devens.
June 5, 2025
Worcester County gasoline prices remain low despite Memorial Day weekend surge 3r4c59
June 5, 2025Massachusetts gasoline prices have remained unchanged this past week, despite a surge in demand for gas over Memorial Day weekend normally prompting a price increase.
June 5, 2025-
House es bill calling for cannabis commission overhaul and end of rule limiting owners to three dispensary licenses 2s4pl
June 5, 2025Asked what makes the CCC's existing model unworkable, Mariano said it was a structural problem but gave a conflicted explanation.
June 5, 2025 
Former Worcester senator pleads guilty to firearm larceny charges 271h
June 5, 2025Former Sen. Dean Tran of Fitchburg pleaded guilty to three state charges Monday in connection with stealing a firearm from an elderly constituent and misleading investigators about it, according to the attorney general's office.
June 5, 2025
Amazon holds ribbon cutting for $300M robotics fulfillment center in Charlton 68646f
June 4, 2025Opened in November, the facility has more than 1,000 full-time employees and has approximately 32 million items in stock.
June 4, 2025
Book of Lists 2024 5s2a4i
Worcester Business Journal's annual Book of Lists is filled cover-to-cover with pure market intelligence on significant businesses and players in the Central Massachusetts economy and community. The 45 lists in this 2024 edition highlight the top companies and professionals in sectors including banking & finance, real estate, manufacturing, health care, education, nonprofits, hospitality, and professionals services. This year's edition even includes three lists never previously published.
