Worcester Business Journal
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Etched in America
A Boxoborough startup hopes to
capitalize on the push to reshore
American manufacturing. | 6
Stepping into the storm
Kevin Lovaincy has his work cut out
for him as the City of Worcester's
new chief equity officer. | 8
VIEWPOINT
PHOTO | COURTESY OF LASE-X
Nonprofits face
impossible
choices. | 33
Central Massachusetts' Source for Business News Volume 36 • Number 1 $3.50 January 13, 2025
Organizations like Apex Entertainment, Kelleher & Sadowsky, the Beechwood Hotel,
and Sturbridge Coffee House scored Best of Business wins in this year's annual
awards. Read the profiles on all 55 winners starting on page 11.
PHOTO | EDD COTE
Q&A: Johnny
Appleseed's
new manager