This weeks news, features, events and economic trends in MetroWest and along the heart of the I-495 corridor

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MetroWest coalition offers 6.6M sq. ft. to Amazon

Marlborough is leading a coalition of five MetroWest communities in a bid to land Amazon's HQ2.

Marlborough's $160M development announces tenants, openings

The 475,000-square-foot Apex Center of New England has begun opening on Route 20 in Marlborough this week, with about two dozen tenants set to open in all. (With slideshow.)

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Can going private save Staples?

Nothing has worked quite yet to help the Framingham office retailer dig out of its troubles. Now, the company has gone private.

MathWorks donates $10M for museum exhibit

Natick computer software developer MathWorks will gift $10 million to the Boston Museum of Science, the museum announced Thursday.

Marlborough tech firm offers new network defense

Marlborough-based network security company Corero Network Security has released a network defense tool capable of defending against physical or virtual threats.

With acquisition, Boston Scientific has broadened its solutions

Marlborough medical device maker Boston Scientific has acquired a privately-held California company in a deal that could be worth up to $300 million.

Calendar

Friday, Oct. 20

Women's Business Network

Presented by: Assabet Valley Chamber of Commerce

11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Emma's Cafe, Stow

Wednesday, Oct. 25

Interviewing Is Scary - Job Interview Workshop

Presented by: The DAVIS Companies

5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.

The DAVIS Companies, Marlborough

Saturday, Oct. 28

Trunk or Treat

Presented by: Nashoba Valley Chamber of Commerce

11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Gervais Ford, Ayer

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People on the move

Lisa Vickers of Bolton is the new president of the Junior League of Worcester for 2017 and ‘18. Vickers oversees the league’s members and promoting volunteerism, developing the potential of women and improving the community through volunteers’ action and leadership.

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