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Tuesday, April 3, 2018
Printers Building becoming the Hub of Innovation
For most of its nearly century of history, Worcester's Printers Building has been just as its name implies: the home to printing operations.
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Chameleon, Blackstone Tap can be sold following drug plea
The federal government can now begin the process of selling nine properties - including two Worcester restaurants - purchased by former restaurateur and convicted drug dealer Kevin Perry.
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OptumCare officially purchases Reliant for $28M
Reliant Medical Group is now officially part of the international health care company Optum, with the deal receiving necessary state approvals in Massachusetts.
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Hanover Insurance considering Chaucer sale
Hanover Insurance Group has confirmed it is exploring the merits of a possible sale of its London-based specialty insurance firm Chaucer.
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Boston Scientific to acquire Ohio firm for $50M
Marlborough medical device manufacturer Boston Scientific has made its sixth acquisition since April 2017, this time of an Ohio medical device firm for up to $50 million.
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After Nasdaq woes, RXi pivots to promising cancer treatment field
The Marlborough company is bringing Nobel Prize-winner Craig Mello's work into a burgeoning field of cancer research.
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Send in your ideas for the 2018 WBJ Power Players
The Worcester Business Journal is asking for the Central Massachusetts' business community's help in naming our Power Players for 2018.
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ReWalk launches clinical study of robotic suit for stroke victims
Marlborough medical device manufacturer ReWalk Robotics has launched a clinical study of its robotic suit for the rehabilitation of stroke victims with lower limb disability.
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Regional Roundup

Action urged for Worcester Auditorium(Telegram & Gazette)
Ashland business hub in Boston Design Week(MetroWest Daily News)
Walmart in talks to acquire PillPack(Boston Globe)
Cannabis Commission seeks Worcester move (MassLive)
Question of the Week
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A new minor league arena football team begins play on Saturday at the DCU Center in Worcester: the Massachusetts Pirates of the National Arena League.
How popular will Worcester's new arena football team be?
They'll do great. This area loves the Patriots and the Pirates will offer an affordable alternative.
They'll do well. People will want to check out the team and will return if they have a fun time.
They'll do OK. The team will have to compete with a lot of other entertainment options.
They'll do poorly. Other arena football teams have come and gone before without much success.
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Worcester's Hangover Pub, Broth to close
Athol Savings Bank supervisor charged with embezzling $100,000 from customers
Former Flying Rhino chef teams up with Milford chef for new Canal District restaurant
Hangover Pub owner pleads guilty in taking $130K in Chameleon drug money
Professional heroes
Reliant Medical Group moving into former Price Chopper in Shrewsbury
Staples lays off 177 after few months under new owner
Uber Eats launches food delivery in Worcester
Primetals leaving Worcester for Sutton

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