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Worcester Police Officer and Local Boy Drown in Accident, and in Braintree 2 Police Shot, K-9 Killed—Worcester Police Officer and Local Boy Drown in…

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16 Year Old Shot, Worcester Police Detectives Investigating Shooting at Crompton Park—16 Year Old Shot, Worcester Police Detectives Investigating…

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Country Bank and the Worcester Regional Chamber Announced Small Business Scholarships

GoLocalWorcester News Team

Country Bank announced that it has partnered with the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce to offer a scholarship program for small businesses.

 
 

U.S. Economy Adds 225K Jobs in January, Unemployment at 3.6%

GoLocalWorcester Business Team

The United States economy added 225,000 jobs in the month of January, while unemployment rose to 3.6%, announced the U.S. Department of Labor on Friday.

Worcester Economy’s 4th Quarter is Strongest of 2019

Worcester economy grows in fourth quarter.

GoLocalWorcester Business Team

The Worcester economy increased at a 2.0% annualized rate during the fourth quarter of 2019, according to the latest update of the Worcester Economic Index (WEI).

Smart Benefits: Upcoming ACA Reporting Deadlines

Rob Calise

Rob Calise, GoLocalWorcester Business/Health Expert

While the deadline for Affordable Care Act (ACA) reporting under Section 6055 and Section 6056 for the 2019 calendar year was extended by 31 days in IRS Notice 201...

Smart Benefits: Self-Funded? What You Should Know About Reference-Based Pricing

Rob Calise

Rob Calise, GoLocalWorcester Business/Health Expert

To manage increasing costs, a growing trend among self-funded employers is the use of reference-based pricing for health insurance. With this model, instead of pricing...

MA Loses 5,000 Jobs in December

GoLocalWorcester Business Team

Massachusetts lost 5,000 jobs in the month of December, while unemployment slipped to 2.8 percent, the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development announced Friday.

Rockland Trust Names dos Santos Business Banking Officer of Worcester

Elyson dos Santos PHOTO: Rockland Trust

GoLocalWorcester Business Team

Rockland Trust has appointed Elyson dos Santos as the Business Banking Officer of Worcester.

Smart Benefits: New SBC for 2021 Released

Rob Calise

Rob Calise, GoLocalWorcester Business/Health Expert

The Departments of Labor and Health and Human Services recently released a new Summary of Benefits and Coverage (SBC) template – as well as updated...

Smart Benefits: 5 Ways to Measure Employee Engagement

Rob Calise

Rob Calise, GoLocalWorcester Business/Health Expert

Everyone knows that engagement is key to retention. Yet studies show that only 34% of workers are engaged. That’s why it’s critical...

U.S. Economy Adds 145K Jobs in December, Wage Growth Drops Below 3%

GoLocalWorcester Business Team

The United States economy added 145,000 jobs in the month of December, while unemployment remained at a 50-year-low of 3.5 percent, announced the U.S. Department...

MA Clean Energy Industry Adds Over 1,000 Workers in 2019

MA clean energy iIndustry adds over 1,000 workers in 2019 PHOTO: MassCEC

GoLocalWorcester Business Team

The Massachusetts clean energy industry has grown for the ninth consecutive year.

Smart Benefits: How to Make Wellness Work in 2020

Rob Calise

Rob Calise, GoLocalWorcester Business/Health Expert

For Americans, getting healthier is the top New Year’s resolution each year. And companies can help employees reach their goal with workplace wellness ...

Debate Growing: Should Readers of Corporate Newspapers Cut Their Subscriptions

Record cuts in media in 2019 - not just newspapers

GoLocalWorcester Business Team

Gannett, the new parent company of the Worcester Telegram and literally hundreds of newspapers across the country, is poised to lay off upwards 3,500 workers in...

Smart Benefits: Should You Consider A Captive for Your Health Benefits?

Rob Calise

Rob Calise, GoLocalWorcester Business/Health Expert

If you’re a small to midsize employer looking for greater control over benefit costs and plan design, it may be time to get...

Smart Benefits: Pet Benefits in 2020?

PHOTO: Broken Tail Rescue

Rob Calise, GoLocalWorcester Business/Health Expert

Metlife acquiring pet health insurance administrator PetFirst is just the latest development demonstrating the increasing popularity of this voluntary benefit. What’s the reason...

MA Adds 5,200 Jobs in November

GoLocalWorcester Business Team

Massachusetts added 5,200 jobs in November, while the unemployment rate remained at 2.9 percent, announced the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development on Friday.

U.S. Justice Department Preparing to Take Action Against Live Nation, According to WSJ

Live Nation being investigated by Feds, according to WSJ.

GoLocalWorcester Business Team

The Wall Street Journal is reporting that the United States Justice Department is "preparing to take legal action against Live Nation Entertainment on...

Smart Benefits: Plan Ahead for 2020 with Update Contribution & Benefit Limits

Rob Calise

Rob Calise, GoLocalWorcester Business/Health Expert

The IRS has announced contribution and benefit limits for 2020.

Trump, House Democrats Reach Agreement on USMCA Trade Deal

President Donald Trump gets deal with House Democrats on Trade

GoLocalWorcester Business Team

Democratic Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi announced that she has agreed to a deal with President Donald Trump to allow ratification of the U...

Worcester Bravehearts to Host 2nd Annual Sports Management Summit

Worcester Bravehearts

GoLocalWorcester Business Team

The Worcester Bravehearts will host its 2nd annual Sports Management Summit to discuss the growing sports industry in Central Massachusetts.

New 500-Seat Restaurant to Open at Mercantile Center in 2021

Rendering courtesy of Broadway Hospitality Group

GoLocalWorcester Business Team

A new restaurant is coming to the  Mercantile Center. A new lease agreement with the Massachusetts-based hospitably company, Broadway Hospitality Group (BHG), has been...

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