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Friday, July 1, 2016
Research Bureau: Worcester needs parking division
A report released Thursday from the Worcester Regional Research Bureau recommends the city create an independent parking division and raise parking rates, so a dedicated staff can give the proper attention to the infrastructure, service and technology improvements necessary for parking to...
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Mass. Senate passes energy bill
An energy bill passed 39-0 by the Senate Thursday evening would require the solicitation of long-term contracts for at least 2,000 megawatts of offshore wind by 2027 as part of an effort to diversify the state's energy mix and comply with greenhouse gas emissions reduction requirements.
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Fitness company eyes MetroWest for Mass. launch
Blink Fitness, a New York City-based gym chain, is ready to move into Massachusetts, with its sights set on the MetroWest region.
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Lawmakers slash UMass funding request $26M
As the University of Massachusetts prepares to make a decision on student tuition and fee levels based on the state budget, House and Senate lawmakers on Thursday were working to pass a new spending accord for fiscal 2017 that falls $25.5 million short of the university's funding request.
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Worcester roofing distributor names new supervisor
Roofing distributor ABC Supply Co. Inc. has promoted Charles Howard as its manager of building products at its 60 Solferino St. location in Worcester.
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Kopin hires new Asia general manager
Kopin Corporation, a developer of wearable technology based in Westborough, has hired Kenny Cheung as Asia general manager and vice president.
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Insights: Cogmedix thrives through specialization
Cogmedix, Inc., is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Westborough-based Coghlin Companies, focused on medical devices.
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Another new restaurant
Antonio's Pizza by the Slice has officially opened its $3 million, 180-seat restaurant in Worcester as the area chain continues to expand.
Healy stepping down
Jack Healy, longtime president of the Massachusetts Manufacturing Extension Partnership, is stepping down from his role as president and CEO of the organization.
Brexit hits home
Massachusetts manufacturers are bracing for increased exporting difficulties the British exit from the European Union could create for the Bay State.
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