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Your business news source for Central Massachusetts. Available in print, online, and in person.
WBJ 2025 Champions of Health Care: Dr. Crista Johnson-Agbakwu leads efforts to serve marginalized communities in Greater Worcester, becoming a leading voice for health equity.

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December 2, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Mentioning Habitat for Humanity tends to invoke images of volunteers, the late President Jimmy Carter among the most famous of them, coming together to build a home. But there's a lot more that goes into the program.

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November 12, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Cybersecurity tech firm SideChannel has welcomed a new member to its C-suite as the Worcester-based firm has named Jamie Wolf its inaugural chief marketing officer.

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October 31, 2025 at 5:15 PM
"This is the great failure of the digital age: the loss of truth," writes WBJ Editor Brad Kane.

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October 30, 2025 at 9:15 PM
The historic gift will support Clark’s strategic plan and restructuring efforts, initiatives the university announced in June in response to both the changing landscape of higher education and a significantly reduced freshman class.

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October 21, 2025 at 2:51 PM
WBJ 40 Under Forty 2025: Bill Spencer's banking career began with a student-run branch at Clinton High School, sparking a passion driving his rise from teller to commercial lending leadership.

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September 16, 2025 at 11:00 PM
WBJ 40 Under Forty 2025: Andrew Sherman has established himself as one of Central Massachusetts' top commercial real estate brokers since joining Kelleher & Sadowsky six years ago

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September 16, 2025 at 10:00 PM
WBJ 40 Under Forty 2025: Lexi Brissette has rapidly established herself as a standout force in Worcester's commercial real estate market as the only female commercial broker at NAI Glickman and one of very few in Greater Worcester.

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September 15, 2025 at 10:15 PM
WBJ 40 Under Forty 2025: Margie Breault embodies the entrepreneurial spirit and community dedication that define Worcester's next generation of leaders.

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September 15, 2025 at 9:15 PM
WBJ 40 Under Forty 2025: Delcie Bean IV’s entrepreneurial journey began at just 14 years old when he founded what would become Paragus Strategic IT.

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September 15, 2025 at 8:15 PM
WBJ 40 Under Forty 2025: Monica Adwani has revolutionized insurance delivery to Latino entrepreneurs as CEO of Breezy Seguros.

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September 15, 2025 at 6:15 PM
WBJ 40 Under Forty 2025: Ashley Coffey has established herself as a rising force in commercial real estate law, achieving partnership at Mirick.

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September 12, 2025 at 6:30 PM
WBJ 40 Under Forty 2025: Hamilton Soriano has built a thriving financial advisory practice focused on economic empowerment, particularly for underrepresented communities in an industry where people of color remain rare.

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September 11, 2025 at 8:25 PM
WBJ 40 Under Forty 2025: Brit Minichiello transformed a COVID-era leap of faith into a thriving woman-owned healthcare consulting firm that achieved seven-figure revenue by year two.

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September 10, 2025 at 9:35 PM
WBJ 40 Under Forty 2025: The COVID pandemic and Heywood Healthcare’s financial restructuring in Chapter 11 bankruptcy created quite the challenge for its 1,700+ employees, but Kaleigh Maio has guided the North Central Massachusetts’ health system through the turbulent waters.
September 10, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Ed Manzi has announced his retirement as Chairman & CEO of Fidelity Bank, after having led the Leominster-based financial institution for over 28 years.

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September 8, 2025 at 5:15 PM
WBJ 40 Under Forty 2025: Michelle Doherty has been instrumental in Worcester Polytechnic Institute becoming a national research powerhouse.

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August 27, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Shortly after Webster Five promoted its CFO Brian Westerlind to president and CEO, the Auburn-based bank has named his successor.

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August 15, 2025 at 8:49 PM
WBJ 2025 Power 100: The family behind the internationally-known Sterilite storage solutions manufacturer may be the most influential and generous group you’ve never heard of.

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July 2, 2025 at 5:15 PM
More and more owners are looking to companies to offer both more enriching services for their four-legged friends and expanded accommodations to bring their dogs with them throughout the region.

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July 1, 2025 at 9:01 PM
WBJ 2025 Power 100: Padin has shown you don’t need the backing of the biggest names in entertainment to make a creative splash.

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June 25, 2025 at 7:35 PM
The gala, combined with the DetecTogether’s golf tournament, raised a total of $1.4 million in support of the nonprofit's expansion of education and training programs to inform the public on how to recognize early cancer warning signs.

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June 16, 2025 at 6:20 PM
After nearly four decades, Cutler Management in Worcester has a new president as the commercial real estate management company’s inaugural leader has stepped down, naming Cheryl Maxwell as his successor.

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June 12, 2025 at 4:03 PM
2025 WBJ Power 100: Hendler's company sent shockwaves through the local beer scene when it announced it had purchased Worcester’s Wormtown Brewery in April 2024, establishing Hendler Family Brewing as the parent company of both.

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May 31, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Shortly after being delisted from the Nasdaq stock market, ConnectM Technology Solutions, a Marlborough-based green technology firm, has completed a $1.4 million acquisition of Cambridge Energy Resources, an India-based clean energy company.

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May 20, 2025 at 6:16 PM