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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.

Smart Benefits: New SBC for 2021 Released

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, 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

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, 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

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, 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?

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

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, GoLocalWorcester Business/Health Expert

The IRS has announced contribution and benefit limits for 2020.

Trump, House Democrats Reach Agreement on USMCA Trade Deal

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

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

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...

Bank of America Names Seven Hills Foundation as Neighborhood Champion in Worcester

GoLocalWorcester Business Team

Bank of America has named the Seven Hills Foundation in Worcester as its inaugural 2019 awardee of the Neighborhood Champions program.

Smart Benefits: New W-4 Coming in 2020

Rob Calise, GoLocalWorcester Business/Health Expert

A near-final “early draft” of the Form W-4, Employee’s Withholding Certificate for 2020, was recently released by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS),...

Smart Benefits: 2020 ACA Compliance Checklist

Rob Calise, GoLocalWorcester Business/Health Expert

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) has made a number of significant changes to group health plans since the law was enacted in 2010. Certain changes to...

Smart Benefits: Is it Time for a Compensation Check-Up?

Rob Calise, GoLocalWorcester Business/Health Expert

With continued low unemployment, it may be a good time to make sure your pay is on par with other companies in the industry so...

Clark to Waive Tuition for Grad Certificate in Cannabis Control for State & Municipal Workers

GoLocalWorcester News Team

Clark University announced that starting in January of 2020, it will waive tuition for Massachusetts state and municipal employees who are going after a Graduate...

Smart Benefits: As the Future of Work Changes, Education Benefits Are Key

Rob Calise, GoLocalWorcester Business/Health Expert

Despite low unemployment, workers understand that change is coming: nearly 90% believe automation will impact their industry and transform jobs according to the Worker Life Index....