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

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Dave & Buster's slated for Natick Mall

A Dave & Buster's entertainment complex is slated to move into the upper floor of the Sears department store at the Natick Mall, which would be its first Central Massachusetts location.

Cognex reports record financial year

Despite a hefty tax bill due to new tax laws, Natick-based electronics manufacturer Cognex reported a record year in 2017, including revenues of $748 million, a 44 percent increase from 2016.

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MetroWest Daily News parent buys Worcester Magazine, five others

GateHouse Media, which owns the MetroWest Daily News and Milford Daily News, is acquiring Worcester Magazine and other small publications.

Boardroom Gap: Companies with more women in leadership perform better

TJX is among companies that have seen a benefit of promoting greater rates of women to leadership positions, as studies show such companies tend to perform better.

Framingham's Alira Health acquires Framingham research firm

Framingham international healthcare and life science firm Alira Health has acquired a contract research company just down the street.

Milford developer eyes commercial tenants or senior living for vacant school

Lobisser Building Corp. has proposed to buy a vacant middle school on Milford's Main Street, with plans for either a two-story commercial building or senior living apartments.

Calendar

Monday, Mar. 05

First Monday Meeting

Presented by: Network of Enterprising Women

8:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m.

Water Fresh Farm, Hopkinton

Friday, Mar. 09

Coffee Connections

Presented by: Assabet Valley Chamber of Commerce

7:30 a.m.-9:00 a.m.

Maynard Town Hall, Maynard

Thursday, Mar. 15

Coffee Connection

Presented by: Network of Enterprising Women

8:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m.

The Bistro Bakery & Caf, Westborough

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People on the move

Francis M. Saba, the former Milford Regional Medical Center president and CEO, has elected the chairman of the board of directors of the Health Foundation of Central Massachusetts.

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