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Central Massachusetts' Source for Business News Volume 37 • Number 6 $3.50 March 23, 2026
Worcester Business Journal
WBJ
S H O P TA L K
PHOTO | ALLAN DINES
In its search for a new Worcester
headquarters, AlphaGraphics found a
rare $1.2-million industrial building in
the Hamilton neighborhood. | 10
Perfect fit
PHOTO | MATT WRIGHT
FILE PHOTO | EDD COTE
Lender accuses once-prominent
developer of embezzling $1M+ from
Southbridge hotel.
| 8
New allegations against
Chip Norton
Hires and promotions
at Knight-Dik, Workers
Credit Union, QCC, and
more. | 20
Movers & Shakers
Q&A: 'This has never
felt like work.'
22
Women
in leadership
Svetlana Aptekman, owner
of Hi-Gear Products
• Hudson manufacturer
works to upend industry
norms.
• Child-free professionals
say they battle hidden
workplace biases.
Stories by Mica Kanner-Mascolo
start on page 12.
