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

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Apex Center looking to fill 500 jobs at Marlborough fair

Marlborough's annual job fair Oct. 26 will be the city's largest yet, due to the soon-to-open Apex Center of New England retail and entertainment center on Route 20.

MetroWest office market leads Boston-area growth

The MetroWest office market grew by 397,000 square feet of leased space in the third quarter, surpassing all other areas in the Greater Boston market.

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T.J.Maxx signs with Laila Ali, Barbara Corcoran

T.J.Maxx is starting an initiative on women's rights with former boxer Laila Ali and Barbara Corcoran, a celebrity investor on the entrepreneur TV show "Shark Tank."

Holliston biotech delisted from NASDAQ

Holliston biotechnology firm Biostage, Inc. was delisted from the NASDAQ on Friday because its stock price was too low.

Fire at Ashland restaurant ruled arson

The Massachusetts Fire Marshal's Office said Wednesday the fire at the Fusion Cuisine restaurant in Ashland early Wednesday morning was set intentionally.

Staples stores will be closed on Thanksgiving

Staples stores will again be closed on Thanksgiving, but will be open on Black Friday, the office superstore announced Wednesday.

Calendar

Saturday, Oct. 14

United Way 5K

Presented by: United Way of Tri-County

9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

United Way of Tri-County, Framingham

Tuesday, Oct. 17

Business Expo & Showcase - Greater Lowell & Nashoba Valley Chamber

Presented by: Nashoba Valley Chamber of Commerce

12:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.

Radisson Hotel & Suites, Chelmsford

Tuesday, Oct. 17

Business Expo & Showcase - Greater Lowell & Nashoba Valley Chamber

Presented by: Nashoba Valley Chamber of Commerce

12:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.

Radisson Hotel & Suites, Chelmsford

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People on the move

Bethany Hill Place, a residential community in Framingham for those who’ve experienced homeless or addiction, has five new members of its board of directors: Laura Elkayam, Rebecca Gallo, Loretta M. Holloway, Barbara Loud and Courtney O'Regan.

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