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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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Bravehearts Escape Nashua With a Win, 9th Inning Controversy—Bravehearts Escape Nashua With a Win, 9th Inning…

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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.

 
 

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...

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

Bank of America

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

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

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

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

Clark University

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

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....

Billionaire Investor Says “No One Believes the Numbers” of Telegram’s Parent Co. - Ad Revenue Falls

Billionaire Cooperman questions GateHouse's numbers

GoLocalWorcester News Team

The numbers for GateHouse Media are bad and getting worse -- and this sparked direct questions during the third-quarter investors' call from hedge fund billionaire...

Worcester Economy Struggles in Third Quarter

Worcester economy increases by 0.3% in third quarter.

GoLocalWorcester Business Team

The Worcester economy continued to struggle in the third quarter of 2019, increasing just 0.3, according to the latest update of the Worcester Economic Index (WEI).

Smart Benefits: Prepping for a DOL Audit

Rob Calise

Rob Calise, GoLocalWorcester Business/Health Expert

No one wants to receive a notice that they’re being investigated by the DOL. But health investigations are happening with increased frequency, and...

U.S. Economy Adds 128,000 Jobs in October

GoLocalWorcester Business Team

The United States economy added 128,000 jobs during the month of October, while unemployment rose to 3.6%, announced the U.S. Department of Labor on Friday.

Smart Benefits: Remind Employees to Use it or Lose It

Rob Calise

Rob Calise, GoLocalWorcester Business/Health Expert

With just two months before the end of the calendar year, now is the time for workers to utilize healthcare benefits that may otherwise be...

Smart Benefits: The What, Where & How of Workplace Posters

Rob Calise

Rob Calise, GoLocalWorcester Business/Health Expert

Employment poster requirements can be confusing and, to make things more complicated, they’re continuously changing. Here are some common questions about the notices...

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