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Worcester-Boston worker compensation costs up 3.6%, slightly above national rate
6+ hour, 39+ min ago (172+ words) Compensation costs for private industry workers climbed 3.6% in the Boston-Worcester-Providence area in 2025, growth that was slightly larger than the national increase of 3.4%. The 3.6% increase compares to the 2.6% increase seen in 2024, according to data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics…...
Worcester autism center expands with $3M purchase of Auburn facility
5+ day, 9+ hour ago (399+ words) The Center for Applied Behavioral Instruction, a Worcester-based nonprofit helping children with autism, is expanding its Creating Opportunities to Reach Excellence program through the purchase of a larger site in Auburn. The site located at 16 Albert St. was purchased for…...
New Worcester conference to promote inclusive leadership
1+ week, 6+ day ago (275+ words) A new conference on inclusive leadership is coming to Worcester with the April commencement of The Flourish Summit, an eight-hour event aimed at preparing professionals for the future workforce. The Flourish Summit will feature keynote speakers, a panel discussion, interactive…...
Checkers set to open in Worcester, brand’s only location in New England, on Feb. 10
2+ week, 1+ day ago (249+ words) First announced in June, the only Checkers fast food chain location in New England is set to open at 99 Gold Star Blvd. in Worcester on Feb. 10." The location replaces a former Honey Dew Donuts at the site, which closed in…...
Three-story apartment building proposed for Worcester’s Millbury Street
3+ week, 2+ day ago (228+ words) West Boylston-based Asmyra Construction is seeking approvals from the City of Worcester to construct a 40-unit, three-story apartment building on Millbury Street." The proposal is for a roughly 2.5-acre site at 1103 Millbury St. purchased by Asmyra for $400,000 in April, according…...
MBI adds two startups to Worcester incubator
3+ week, 5+ day 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+ mon, 2+ day 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
1+ mon, 1+ week 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
2+ mon, 1+ 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
2+ mon, 1+ 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…...