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Friday, January 12, 2018
 
Print preview: Creating a hardware empire in a post-Amazon world
 
In a 300-word preview of story set to be published Jan. 22, WBJ Staff Writer Emily Micucci dives into William Aubuchon, IV's passion to build a sustainable hardware chain.
 
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Walmart to close Sam's Club in Worcester, after announcing raises, bonuses
 
In the same day Walmart announced it would be raising its starting wage to $11 and offering an employee bonus due to a new federal tax code, the company announced that it would close 63 Sam's Club stores.
 
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bankHometown CEO Hewitt to retire
 
Oxford-based bankHometown announced Friday its President and CEO Michael Hewitt will retire at the end of June after leading the bank for five years.
 
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Best of Business: Best Office Services for 2018
 
Looking for a good commercial landscaper or electrical contractor? The WBJ's readers have you covered.
 
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Boston Scientific receives FDA approval for non-opioid painkiller
 
Boston Scientific announced Thursday it has received regulatory approval for a new treatment for chronic pain without the use of opioids.
 
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Best of Business: Lamoureux Pagano tackles complex projects close to home
 
Certain architecture firms specialize in a project type so specialized – like a casino or power plants – their work can take them all over the country.
 
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After tax law, National Grid to reduce rate increase request
 
National Grid will seek a smaller rate hike in Massachusetts than it originally requested, the utility company said Thursday, citing the benefit of the recent federal tax reform bill.
 
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Week in review
 
Miles Press, last commercial printer in Printers Building, moves to Auburn
 
The industry giving Worcester's Printers Building its name more than 80 years ago is now completely absent from the 44 Portland St. building.
 
PawSox $83M stadium deal moves forward in R.I. legislature
 
The Rhode Island Senate Finance Committee voted 8-1 on Tuesday to pass along an $83-million ballpark deal for the Pawtucket Red Sox for approval by the full legislature, as the Red Sox' Triple-A affiliate is in separate talks to move the team to Worcester.
 
Newly-led Rotman company acquires Rotman's $5M distribution firm
 
An Atlanta rubber latex product manufacturer that recently moved to Worcester has acquired a business entity owned by furniture executive Steve Rotman less than a month after Rotman was named CEO of that Atlanta company.
 
 
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WBJ names the 2018 Best of Business Award winners
 
 
Fitchburg cutting manufacturer merges with Oregon firm
 
 
Discovery Museum completes $8.8M campaign, to debut renovation
 
 
Hudson's Rail Trail Flatbread Co. opens up its books to workers
 
 
Educate yourself on what you are eating
 
 
Chick-fil-A opening in Worcester Oct. 26
 
 
3Cross Brewing Co. becomes cooperative
 
 
Framingham State gets $1.5M grant for teacher training
 
 
PawSox encouraged by $83M Rhode Island stadium proposal
 
 
 
 

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