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Central Massachusetts' Source for Business News Volume 36 • Number 9 $3.50 May 5, 2025
Q&A: A legacy
of culture &
connections | 42
SHOP TALK
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Nearly two dozen companies
from around Central
Massachusetts detail their
past, present, future, and
importance in the region's
economy. Special Sponsored
Section begins on Page 15.
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Great
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Jordan Mackey
from Nan's Kitchen
Two Central Mass. restaurant
groups have found a new way to
pay for expansions: direct
contributions from customers
Story begins on page 12.
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Customer
financing
Daring to DREAM
Elmer Melendez is
cooking up a growing
restaurant empire.
