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Monday, April 4, 2016

QCC “key partner” in new $317M Mass. manufacturing institute

Quinsigamond Community College will be a part of a new $317 million advanced manufacturing institute that the Department of Defense is bringing to the state.

California-based Confie insurance has entered the Massachusetts market with the acquisition of Axiom Insurance Agency based in Springfield.

Natick-based Cognex Corp. has announced it will expand into a $500 million market with its new, smartphone-based mobile terminals market.

Staples launches coworking spaces with Workbar

The Framingham-based office supply company has launched three Massachusetts coworking spaces in a new collaboration with Workbar.

Millionaire's Tax back up for discussion

The citizen petition for a constitutional amendment adding a 4 percent tax on incomes above $1 million will be back up for discussion this week.

MBTA hands out iPhones to conductors

Hoping to help conductors catch up with smart-phone scrolling passengers, the MBTA's commuter rail operator will begin distributing 400 specially programmed iPhones on Monday.

The City of Worcester is exploring changes to its regulations that would ease the costs for businesses with heavy water uses.

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Featured Event

Friday, April 08

22nd Annual Spring Fling Auction

Presented by: Assabet Valley Chamber of Commerce

When: 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

Where: Wedgewood Pines Country Club, Stow, MA

For more information: www.assabetvalleychamber.org

Description: The Assabet Valley Chamber is pleased to announce that its 22nd Annual Spring Fling Auction is slated for Friday, April 8th, 6 to 9 pm., at the Wedgewood Pines Country Club, 215 Harvard Rd., in Stow. What better way to usher in spring then enjoy the lovely vistas of bucolic Stow, enjoy a fantastic meal with a fanciful dessert buffet, while bidding on items from Red Sox Tickets to a meal at your favorite pub? Call or email us for questions and/or RSVPs.

Tuesday, April 05

Advanced Industrial Biomanufacturing

Presented by: WPI

8:30 a.m.-5:00 a.m.

Wednesday, April 06

Business Expo

Presented by: Corridor Nine Area Chamber of Commerce

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

Thursday, April 07

Vertical Ribbon Cutting/Technology Open House

Presented by: Vertical Communications

8:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.