Worcester Business Journal

Pearson has owned Hathaway Memorials in 2021, following the retirement of its previous owner Gregg Hathaway. https://lnkd.in/eTxmx_DT

Nominate a rising young leader from the Central Massachusetts' business community! Nomination Deadline: May 2, 2025. Further details and nomination form can be found at: https://lnkd.in/ehdZCcr Thank you to our corporate sponsor Paragus IT and supporting sponsor Bank of America

Seeking to provide on-the-job training for the next generation of construction workers, Worcester Technical High School has partnered with the construction firm behind one of the key developments in the Canal District: Randolph-based NEI General Contracting. https://lnkd.in/eFrR9AhS

The House Democrats redrafting Gov. Maura Healey's budget won't adopt her plan to add new taxes on prescription drugs, House Speaker Ron Mariano said Wednesday. https://lnkd.in/e687RrM5

In collaboration with the Worcester Business Journal, "Cashing in on Cannabis" shows the growth of excise tax collection on cannabis sales across Worcester County since they were first collected in FY19. Beginning with three communities in FY19, the number of communities collecting excise taxes on cannabis grew to 23 of 60 in FY24, and in that time cannabis excise revenues have contributed greatly to revenue generation -- ranging from less than 1% of total excise tax collected in some communities to nearly 42% in others. Additionally, "Cashing in on Cannabis" shows the locations of adult cannabis establishments by license type and disadvantaged business enterprises status across Worcester County. The visuals were created with data from the Massachusetts Division of Local Services and the Massachusetts' Cannabis Control Commission's Open Data catalog. #WorcPoli View WRRB's Visualization: https://lnkd.in/ew7jDhAV Read WBJ's Coverage: https://lnkd.in/eR5faZtx

Thirty-six Central Massachusetts artists have received a slice of $2.24 million in funding through the Boston-based Mass Cultural Council to pursue their creative disciplines. https://lnkd.in/e2EZy-YM

A Boston Market location on Park Avenue in Worcester has been seized by state officials, the latest issue for both the location and the once-prominent rotisserie chicken franchise. https://lnkd.in/ejw3hbyR

One key aspect of continued growth will be the opportunities provided by shorter golf courses, which can be enjoyed by scratch golfers and novices alike. New, shorter courses have popped up in the region in the last decade, with another one in Framingham expected to open in late 2025 or early 2026. https://lnkd.in/ef3T_P8P

"I don’t know what the future holds; but after writing my last piece and finally getting out the emotions I had been holding on to, I have had a clearer mind to reflect on the gifts I have been awarded by being a business owner," writes Renee Diaz, owner of The Queen's Cups bakery in Worcester. https://lnkd.in/e6XKDT87

Do you know strong, talented and remarkable businesswoman? Use this link to NOMINATE HER today for WBJ's Outstanding Women in Business Award! https://ow.ly/6mVV50VkQys Thank you to our presenting sponsors Mass General Brigham Health Plan and Nichols College and supporting sponsor Southbridge Credit Union