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wbjournal.com | April 6, 2026 | Worcester Business Journal 5 WBJ has reached out to Lifeward for further details. e company's shareholders ap- proved the exchange, according to a March 12 filing with the SEC. "We are building a disciplined, diversified biomedical innovation com- pany that we believe can deliver both near-term financial performance and meaningful long-term growth oppor- tunities for shareholders," Mark Grant, president and CEO of Lifeward, said in a March 12 press release. Established in 2001 as ReWalk Robotics, Lifeward generated $22.03 million in revenue in fiscal 2025, down from $25.66 million in fiscal 2024. Lifeward specializes in mobility devices for those with disabilities affecting the lower limbs, such as spinal cord injuries and multiple sclerosis. e manufacturer produces exoskeletons, cycling machines, and anti-gravity treadmills. Fresh off crime lab approval, Boston developer to build up to 400 apartments in Marlborough e Boston-based development firm selected to construct a $200-million crime lab for the Massachusetts State Police in Marlborough is now planning additional development on the parcel: up to 400 residential units. Greatland Realty Partners has proposed a large expansion of e Campus at Marlborough office park. e developer plans to construct two 150-unit apartment buildings and townhouses containing 100 units. Plans call for the eventual construction of 200,000 square feet of office and/ or laboratory space and a four-story garage. e project will be Greatland's first residential project, said Teri MacEach- ern, principal of development at the firm. Up until now, Greatland has been focused on commercial developments, mainly laboratory space. "Right now, we are looking at res- idential on a fair amount of land we own across the portfolio," MacEachern said. "e existing campus is 530,000 square feet and is home to some really incredible tenants. So we have a great existing base there." Greatland's proposal for the 121- acre property is the latest evolution of the site, which was originally home to 3Com Corp.'s headquarters. e site went through a few ownership changes between 2001 and 2020, when it was acquired by Greatland for $62.7 million. e site is the headquarters of public companies BJ's Wholesale Club and health technology firm Hologic. W 50 Franklin St. Location of the new Rio Viejo Cocina De Mexico, a new restaurant in Worcester Source: Rio Viejo Cocina De Mexico 250 Housing units Worcester-based GoVenture Capital Group has proposed to build at the former site of Tanela Restaurant and Golden Star Motel in Shrewsbury Source: Shrewsbury Planning Board 287 Single-family homes sold in Worcester County in February, down 12% from February 2025 Source: The Warren Group Reduction in staff Recipharm Advanced Bio implemented between 2025 and 2026, as the Sweden-based contract development and manufacturing organization closed its Boxborough site to consolidate operations to Watertown Source: Recipharm Advanced Bio 40% $ $ $ Driving Operational Excellence Through Leadership Hudson Lock, LLC 81 Apsley Street Hudson, MA 01749 www.hudsonlock.com Gina Melendez, President & CEO • Worcester Business Journal 2026 Manufacturing Champion Award recipient • Recognized for leadership in transforming operations and building a strong organizational foundation • Active participant in trade associations, training, and customer interaction Customer Service • Quality and Reliability • Innovation • Integrity and Resilience Housing is Mass. most urgent business need To strengthen Massachusetts' business climate and support economic growth, Gov. Maura Healey in October established the state's first Massachusetts Competitiveness Council, which is now asking employers for feedback. When polled online, the plurality of WBJ readers said housing and cost of living are the most urgent needs for businesses. What issue most urgently needs to be addressed to support Massachusetts businesses? W 30% Housing and cost of living (affordability) 29% Taxes 21% Regulations and permitting 10% Infrastructure (transportation, energy, broadband) 7% Workforce availability and talent pipeline 3% Support for innovation and business growth