Walking down the street, it’s rare to spot a business that doesn’t have a “Help Wanted” sign in the window. The “Great Resignation,” and the number of people who abandoned their 9-to-5 jobs for a side hustle or entirely new career, has resulted in a talent shortage for almost every industry. However, it may not be a […]
When opportunity knocked, the owner of Doughboys Pizzeria opened the door. After being in the culinary industry for over 25 years, Brad Druckenbroad made the decision to open up Doughboys Pizzeria, located in Fitchburg, Ma. Although classically trained Mexican cuisine, Brad Druckenbroad expanded his culinary palette to a broad range of cuisine, including the American […]
As the new year begins, small businesses are celebrating with employees and families alike. Holiday preparations go beyond planning parties and gatherings though as the new year starts and brings new opportunities that can be capitalized upon. Working within our community has shown that creating a marketing plan is the foundation for successful campaigns and […]
Debbi Mallinson, founder of Magic Lamp Consulting Inc, a nonprofit business consulting and grant writing service in Leominster, was selected as the top prize winner in EforAll Greater Worcester’s Pitch Contest. In a “Shark Tank” style event, entrepreneurs were given 10 minutes to pitch their business to a panel of judges, followed by 10 minutes of […]
More Borrowing Expected To Keep Benefits Flowing After months of hedging about the health of the state fund that pays jobless benefits, Baker administration officials have released a report showing three outstanding obligations on the $2.94 billion unemployment insurance trust fund leave it with a structural deficit. The independent assessment of the fund, conducted for the […]
As we get ready for 2022, it is important to be aware of several changes to laws and policies that will have an impact on the business climate. Laws pertaining to minimum wage and PFMLA take effect at the start of the year. In terms of COVID-19, enforcement of a federal mask and vaccination requirement […]
The Baker administration on Tuesday night announced its adoption of new federal guidance governing isolation and quarantine periods for people infected with COVID-19 or exposed to the virus. “The Department of Public Health is adopting updated guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) regarding isolation and quarantine periods for the general population, […]
In gratitude for the support shown from the local community EXIT New Options Real Estate real estate brokerage recently collected gifts for NCMAR Holiday Helping Hands. Every Holiday the Realtor Board, gathers lists from Seniors, Homeless, Veterans and Childrens services organizations. This season NCMAR helped 234 children, seniors, and adults with gifts. EXIT New Options […]
This Advisory has been updated as of December 21, 2021. COVID-19 vaccines and vaccine boosters are highly effective at protecting against serious illness, hospitalization and death and every individual who is eligible and works, studies or resides in Massachusetts is strongly urged to get vaccinated and boosted. The Department of Public Health urges all eligible […]
Mount Wachusett Community College, with generous support from the Shannon Grant, has launched a new program aiming to connect with students and provide them with support, coaching and workshops in academic, employment, and life readiness. The program is intended for high school seniors and HiSet participants or graduates who are interested in attending MWCC in […]