Article source: State House News Service Author: Chris Lisinski MARCH 11, 2021…..The Massachusetts House unanimously approved a wide-ranging tax relief, paid emergency sick leave and unemployment system funding bill Thursday that would soften jobless aid insurance premium hikes set to hit businesses in the coming weeks. Both laid-off workers and employers stand to gain access […]
Main street businesses are struggling, but that doesn’t mean your business has to suffer, too. Throughout history, many great business stories have begun in an economic downturn. You’re probably as tired of “the pivot” as we are, but these adjustments can make your business more resilient. Explore Emerging Opportunities The pandemic has ushered in massive […]
Leominster, MA – Leominster Credit Union (LCU) is holding two free virtual Mortgage Info Sessions Wednesday, March 24, and Tuesday, March 30. Sessions will be held from 6:00pm – 7:00pm. Visit www.leominstercu.com/homes for information. These LCU Mortgage Info Sessions will address the specific needs of most homebuyers including first-time buyers, buyers moving after owning for […]
The Fitchburg Public Library has been selected as one of 16 public libraries nationwide to receive a $5,000 American Dream Literacy Initiative grant from the American Library Association (ALA) and Dollar General Literacy Foundation. With the funding, library staff will create a Citizenship Corner in the library. The Citizenship Corner will be a single destination […]
Ethos Cannabis opened its Fitchburg location on Halloween day in 2020 and is already looking to expand. The location is ideal, business is strong and the overall cannabis market is growing, said Alex Hardy, president of the Ethos Massachusetts market. “Sales are building every day,’’ he said. “Word is getting out. Our reputation as a […]
Article source: State House News Service Author: Matt Murphy MARCH 5, 2021…..Form a line, single file. No talking. And stay to the right. Teachers are used to enforcing these rules for their pupils, but when it came to their own COVID-19 vaccinations it was only by breaking them that this week they wound up […]
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many businesses to shift gears or risk being left behind. And while many businesses may not know how to navigate these new challenges, empHowered PR in Leominster can help. empHowered PR, LLC, was founded by Lauren Howe, an award-winning public relations professional with more than 20 years of experience working […]
Every business goes through similar stages, no matter which industry it operates in. Knowing what stage your company is in can help guide you in focusing your efforts on the right activities for your current situation. Here’s an overview of the primary stages of any business. Stage 1: Development This stage actually takes place before […]
If you are struggling with how to market your business in the current environment of uncertainty, you aren’t alone. Many members want to get the word out that their businesses are once again open for trade. However, some don’t quite know how to advertise without seeming insensitive to the realities of the global pandemic. Fortunately, […]
Leadership comes in many forms, from those who inspire dedication and support to those who rule through fear and intimidation. A true leader is someone who can command those under them without having to resort to extreme tactics. Many great leaders share some common traits, so work to improve these qualities in yourself to establish […]