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Monday, March 7, 2016

Acquisitions key to MetroWest evolution

As MetroWest companies continue to grow, the decision to be acquired by a larger firm from out of state can be a tough but smart call.

WPI makes big data college value list

Worcester Polytechnic Institute has been named to a list of the Top 50 Best Value Big Data Graduate Programs of 2016, highlighting the value that the school's programs represent as one of four in Massachusetts to make the list.

The city of Worcester will be holding a free workshop at the end of the month that will walk perspective business owners through the process of starting their own business in the city.

Bill would require Uber, Lyft background checks

Drivers for ride-for-hire services like Uber and Lyft would have to undergo a two-step background check under a new bill.

Leadership changes at Precision Optics

There is a new board member at Gardner's Precision Optics Corporation, as the company continues to focus on expanding to new customers and diversified products.

BU educators file for union

More than 275 salaried Boston University lecturers and instructors could unionize in the next few weeks.

As players wait for Attorney General Maura Healey to unveil her final regulations for the daily fantasy sports world, industry executives say action in other states has given them confidence that their business is here to stay.

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