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MBI adds two startups to Worcester incubator
3+ hour, 29+ min ago (315+ words) In the fourth quarter, MBI added Roper Thermals and Proper Stagg Environmental Group to its startup cohort, according to a Friday press release from the incubator." Roper Thermals is a manufacturer of technical grade and 99% paraffin waxes and oils. Proper…...
Worcester, WPI partner on new civic projects
1+ week, 3+ hour ago (331+ words) Less than two years after their public battle over two hotels, Worcester Polytechnic Institute and the City of Worcester have joined forces to establish two collaboratives aimed at advancing municipal- and community-focused projects for the university's students. The Academic Civic…...
Worcester women’s-only Pilates studio opens on Sunday
2+ week, 1+ day ago (127+ words) Mica Kanner-Mascolo covers health care and diversity, equity, and inclusion for the Worcester Business Journal. Her freelance writing has been featured in publications including FEMINIST, Byrdie, and Spare Change News. Mica is a graduate of The New School where she…...
Worcester accounting firm joins forces with Connecticut CPA group
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (172+ words) Connecticut-based The Innovative CPA Group has merged with Cerrone, Graham & Shepherd PC, a Worcester-based accounting firm, expanding its footprint into the Bay State. The merger took effect Nov. 1, and the combined firm is operating under The Innovative CPA Group name....
Worcester nonprofit to close, transition to legacy fund following leader’s departure
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (138+ words) Mica Kanner-Mascolo covers health care and diversity, equity, and inclusion for the Worcester Business Journal. Her freelance writing has been featured in publications including FEMINIST, Byrdie, and Spare Change News. Mica is a graduate of The New School where she…...
Sticking with sustainability: Despite business and political pressure, Worcester's specialized stretch codes for buildings are here to stay
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (186+ 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…...
Worcester Regional Airport boosts incentive program to attract more airlines, expand destinations
2+ mon, 2+ day ago (139+ words) Mica Kanner-Mascolo covers health care and diversity, equity, and inclusion for the Worcester Business Journal. Her freelance writing has been featured in publications including FEMINIST, Byrdie, and Spare Change News. Mica is a graduate of The New School where she…...
Former Worcester state rep. opens local law firm
2+ mon, 5+ day ago (266+ words) Former State Rep. James Leary has established a law firm in Worcester focusing on government relations and public policy. "In today's environment of rapid legislative, regulatory, and funding changes, organizations need strategic and effective policy advocacy, lobbying, and legal and…...
Not just knights: Worcester Art Museum’s long-awaited Arms and Armor Galleries highlights global reach of former Higgins museum collection
2+ mon, 6+ day ago (609+ words) Nearing the public opening of an exhibit that has been in the making for decades, the Worcester Art Museum offered the media a sneak peek of its Arms and Armor Galleries on Thursday, ahead of its public unveiling later in…...
A Thousand Words: Worcester's non-binding college tax
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (63+ words) In November, 74.8% of Worcester voters cast ballots in favor of a non-binding resolution to require private Worcester universities and colleges invest 0.5% of their endowments into a community impact fund. While the ballot question was met with overwhelming support, the City…...