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Worcester Business News

This page covers corporate mergers, store openings and closings, startup funding, leadership changes and local commerce. Reporting follows both large enterprises and individual businesses throughout the city.


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Romain Murenzi Named American Physical Society Fellow

The Worcester Polytechnic Institute professor has been recognized for his leadership in advancing science.

Romain Murenzi Named American Physical Society Fellow

Jobs

Job Fairs

BlueHive Exhibits Hires Karen Salerno as Account Executive

The Worcester-based exhibit firm brings in an industry veteran with over 15 years of experience to lead client growth.

BlueHive Exhibits Hires Karen Salerno as Account Executive

Industry

Construction

Hampton Inn Construction Begins in Worcester

Excavation has started on a 105-room, five-story hotel at Washington Square near Union Station in Worcester.


Openings & Closings

Openings & Closings

Simply Beautiful Opens Hair Lounge in Worcester

The Worcester salon has added a first-floor hair space bringing two hair specialists under one roof.

Simply Beautiful Opens Hair Lounge in Worcester

Philanthropy

Philanthropy

Worcester Garden Honors Joey Johnson With New Pantries

The Indian Lake Community Teaching Garden installed two food-sharing boxes this July to support neighbors in local need.

Worcester Garden Honors Joey Johnson With New Pantries

Day to day, that means market shifts, site expansions, workforce updates and the economic trends shaping the city. It reaches across the city and the communities around it. Industrial corridors and retail centers remain the primary hubs for growth and change. Regulatory adjustments and shifting consumer demand are the factors that most influence the business climate here.