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Tuesday, December 5, 2017
New Becker president focuses on continuity
President Nancy Crimmin was promoted from interim president without a broader search for a new Becker College leader, because of the board of trustees wanted to continue the success of her predecessor.
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Fallon Health names new CFO
Worcester healthcare insurer and provider Fallon Health on Monday named a new chief financial officer with more than 20 years of experience in the health insurance industry.
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UMass Medical Winter Ball raises $1.4 million
UMass Medical School's flagship fundraiser raised a record $1.4 million for the school and UMass Memorial Medical Center, the school announced Monday.
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Hopedale looks to limit pot shop areas
If approved at Town Meeting next week, Hopedale would break from the practice of its neighbors and allow retail marijuana shops to open in just certain areas of town.
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NYC executive opens Worcester marketing agency
In a press release, Jake Messier, founder of HEARD Strategy and Storytelling, said he chose Worcester to the new agency's headquarters.
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Opinion: Fix the beer distribution laws
With the explosion of small breweries in the U.S., it is not unusual to hear stories enumerating the problems encountered by these breweries as a result of outdated alcohol laws and regulations. It begs the question: What changes in the law can be made to allow these small breweries to thrive?
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Gas prices 37 cents above last year's prices
The higher gas prices that took hold after hurricanes slammed Gulf of Mexico refineries have only fallen slightly and are hanging at an average price that is 37 cents a gallon higher than at this time last year.
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Regional Roundup
Question of the Week
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The City of Worcester spent nearly $11,000 on its bid to land Amazon's HQ2, including a $9,800 promotional video. Other U.S. cities spent as much as four times that amount, while others spent nothing.
What should the city have spent on its bid to land Amazon's HQ2?
Nothing. Worcester doesn't have a chance.
A good amount was spent. It's relatively short money for a city.
The city should have spent a bit more. It would be a huge payoff.

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NYC executive opens Worcester marketing agency
MAPFRE Insurance restructures, ceases operation in five states
New Becker president focuses on continuity
Worcester Sun acquires Mass Foodies print rights
Former Shack's site to become Worcester cultural institute

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