On May 13, 2021, higher education leaders, students, faculty and staff will be joined virtually by Governor Charlie Baker for the 10th Annual “29 Who Shine” celebration. MWCC’s “29 Who Shine” honoree is Paige Landry. The “29 Who Shine” awards recognize a student from each 15 community colleges, nine state universities, and five UMass campuses. The […]
Article Source: State House News Service Authors: Chris Lisinski and Michael P. Norton High Claims Costs Will Be Spread Over 20 Years MAY 18, 2021……The House approved a proposal Tuesday that aims to relieve employers this spring from major unexpected unemployment system costs, while punting the decision on whether to deploy one-time federal funds to […]
Whether your business is in the start-up stage or your brand is well-established, choosing between a bank and a credit union can be confusing. Which is better for your business assets, and which offers the most benefit long-term? Learn about the differences between the two types of financial institutions before considering which may be best […]
Article Source: State House News Service Author: Matt Murphy The winds of science and change are blowing, generating momentum behind the state’s rush to go green and accelerating a recovery from COVID-19 that has the state hurtling toward whatever life will look like on the other side of the pandemic. Ready or not, get used […]
Article Source: State House News Service Author: Chris Lisinski A federally guided shift in how Massachusetts distributed the burden of unemployment costs led to higher-than-expected bills this spring for many businesses, and the step also spared industries hardest hit during the pandemic from being “clobbered” with taxes, Labor and Workforce Development Secretary Rosalin Acosta […]
Today, the Baker-Polito Administration announced that the Commonwealth is on track to meet the goal of vaccinating 4.1 million residents by the first week of June and all remaining COVID-19 restrictions will be lifted effective May 29. The Commonwealth’s face covering order will also be rescinded on May 29. The Department of Public Health will […]
May 11, 2021 – In a virtual ceremony held on Friday, May 7, 2021, the Phi Delta Chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society welcomed seventy-nine new members to its ranks. Founded in 1918, Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) recognizes the academic achievement of community college students and provides members with the opportunity for personal, […]
Third in a series of surveys conducted since the start of the pandemic (Regional) — Results from a new business impact survey issued to businesses located in North Central Massachusetts highlight the continued impacts to the local business community due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This survey was conducted by the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of […]
PLAN-demic: How to Plan Your Business Comeback No one has a crystal ball to see when businesses will start to open up again, but smart business owners and marketers are already planning for what lies ahead. If you wait until you get the go-ahead to open up to start to plan your business comeback, you […]
bankHometown President and CEO Robert J. Morton recently announced that the bank was selected to participate in the Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston’s 2021 Equity Builder and Housing Our Workforce programs. These programs provide grants through approved lenders that assist lower income homebuyers with specific costs associated with buying a home. “Home ownership is […]