wbjournal.com | October 28, 2024 | Worcester Business Journal 7
35th Anniversary
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Features (continued)
48 // e company you keep …
or don't
From mergers and acquisitions to shuttered
factories, these businesses have moved on in
distinct ways.
By Laura Finaldi
54 // e Devens evolution
e metamorphosis of the shuttered Army
base has been gaining steam for years. Where
can Devens go from here?
By Laura Finaldi
62 // Transforming communities
ree Central Mass. municipalities have taken
different roads to revitalizing their economic
outlooks and reputations.
By Livia Gershon
68 // Out of the weeds
e state's commercial cannabis industry may
still be in its infancy, but its roots run much
deeper.
By Eric Casey
Facts & Figures
25 // e changing face
of Central Mass.
Tracking demographic trends in select
communities from 2000-2020.
35 // Population growth
Which cities and towns have grown or
shrunk?
53 // Employment stats
Chronicling the highest-paid CEOs, largest
employers, minimum wage trends, and
unemployment numbers over the years.
60 // Real estate
Exploring shis in the ever-volatile market,
from foreclosures to building permits and
more.
Fast Forward:
2034
80 // Future of health care
Delivery drones and artificial intelligence
raise hopes and concerns for medical
professionals.
By Sloane M. Perron
81 // Future of Worcester Regional
Airport
Local officials say momentum is building
toward more flights, and maybe even airlines,
at ORH.
By Laura Finaldi
83 // Future of higher education
Colleges and universities must evolve to meet
students where they are.
By Susan Shalhoub
85 // Future of Commonwealth
Fusion Systems
Carbon-free energy for the masses will no
longer be a far-away fantasy.
By Stephen Underwood
87 // Future of the workforce
As the needs and wants of the average worker
continue to shi, opportunities and equity
will loom large.
By T.j. Gaudet
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89 // Future of life sciences
Biomanufacturing is expected to be the next
big thing, and Greater Worcester is poised to
benefit.
By Stephen Underwood
