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

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Hopedale $300K purchase sets stage for retail plaza

A developer has purchased another property in Hopedale to kickstart a commercial development at a key intersection.

Wegmans to hire 550 for Natick supermarket

Wegmans said Wednesday it has begun hiring approximately 550 employees for its two-story Natick Mall location scheduled to open in spring.

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BJ's launches new desktop site for members

BJ's Wholesale Club has revamped its website to make it easier for members to research and buy products at a time when online retailing is bigger than ever.

TJX continues growth with 6% rise in sales

TJX continues to be a rare bright spot in the retail industry, reporting a 6-percent increase in sales for the second quarter on Tuesday.

Medusa brewery planning $5.5 million canning facility

Medusa Brewing Co. will develop a $5.5-million canning facility adjacent to its existing taproom in Hudson.

Westborough wealth management firm hits $2B in assets

Grimes & Co., a Westborough wealth management firm, has reached $2 billion in assets under management, it announced this week.

Calendar

Thursday, Aug. 17

Ribbon Cutting at Ayer Auto Repair

Presented by: Nashoba Valley Chamber of Commerce

3:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.

Ayer Auto Repair, Ayer

Monday, Aug. 21

NVCoC Golf Tournament

Presented by: Nashoba Valley Chamber of Commerce

1:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.

Shaker Hills Country Club, Harvard

Tuesday, Aug. 29

22nd Annual Golf Classic

Presented by: UMass Memorial - Marlborough Hospital

9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Marlborough Country Club, Marlborough

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People on the move

Noah Futterman, a Worcester native, has been named account executive for Ball Consulting Group, a strategic communications firm in Newton.

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