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Banks find ways to finance nonprofits, despite their lending and revenue challenges
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (224+ words) Brad Kane is the Editor for Worcester Business Journal. Kane came to Worcester from its sister publication Hartford Business Journal, where he most recently served as managing editor. Kane talked his way onto HBJ's staff in May 2010, previously working as…...
Q&A with the city manager: Balancing Worcester's development
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (201+ words) Eric Casey covers manufacturing and real estate for the Worcester Business Journal. He previously ran Burn After Reading, an online publication focusing on the cannabis industry. He has also formerly had freelance work published in outlets including Worcester Magazine and…...
Know How: Worcester brands can stay relevant in a shrinking media environment
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (318+ words) Worcester Business Journal Know How: Worcester brands can stay relevant in a shrinking media environment With the changing landscape of the Worcester media, how do you and your brand or business stay relevant? As president of the Public Relations Society…...
Should local governments prioritize spending on economic development?
13+ hour, 25+ min ago (97+ words) Worcester Business Journal Should local governments prioritize spending on economic development? In an effort to save money amid fiscal challenges, the Town of Southborough reduced its annual budget for economic development from $78, 000 to $5, 000 and will no longer fund a full-time…...
Salvation Army of Fitchburg plans $5 M facility, launches $2 M fundraiser
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (182+ words) The Salvation Army of Fitchburg is beginning a $2-million fundraising campaign to help build a new Corps Community Center on its existing 1950s-era site on Water Street in Fitchburg. The total project is expected to cost $5 million, the organization announced…...
Fitchburg cannabis company closes as two lawsuits seek combined $6. 11 M
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (146+ words) Eric Casey covers manufacturing and real estate for the Worcester Business Journal. He previously ran Burn After Reading, an online publication focusing on the cannabis industry. He has also formerly had freelance work published in outlets including Worcester Magazine and…...
Women in Philanthropy: Giving with Purpose
2+ day, 16+ hour ago (410+ words) You're already making a difference. What could be possible with a few more tools, insights, and support behind your giving? Women in Philanthropy: Giving with Purpose is an inclusive, educational conversation designed to meet you wherever you are in your…...
Healey encourages fans to take public transportation to World Cup matches
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (543+ words) As people planning to attend FIFA World Cup matches in New York see game day bus prices slashed, Massachusetts fans are staring down roundtrip commuter rail tickets to get to Foxborough at quadruple the price. The MBTA'is charging'$80 for roundtrip…...
After April explosion, Aspen Aerogels partially reopens facility
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (236+ words) After an April 8 explosion injured 11 employees and closed Northborough-based manufacturer Aspen Aerogels" facility in East Providence, the company has partially reopened the site. Following operational and safety reviews, the company has begun a staged restart of manufacturing operations at its…...
Southborough cuts economic development budget 94% after Costco win
3+ day, 13+ hour ago (323+ words) The Town of Southborough has cut its annual funding for economic development from $78, 000 to $5, 000." The budget cut was approved by a show'of'hands vote during Southborough's Annual Town Meeting on April 11, citing the town's experience in securing a Costco Wholesale location…...