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OK, back to work!
Now that the holidays are history, this week marks the beginning of what many business forecasters see as
good — no, make that great — days ahead.
When you end a year with as much positive economic news as we had in December — strong state and
national job growth, increasing consumer confidence, 5-percent U.S. economic growth in the third quarter
and gains in the stock markets — many tend to believe, or at least want to believe, that there's more where that
came from as we turn the corner into January.
Real estate is a key component of any economy, and in this issue, we focus on the commercial real estate market in Central
Massachusetts, starting on the front page with Sam Bonacci's story on the redevelopment of historic buildings. Inside, on pages 12
and 13, we look at how some communities are loosening up on zoning and permitting to attract more business, and how GE
Healthcare Life Sciences' pending move to Marlborough is leading more businesses to look at the area as a possible destination.
Also, Emily Micucci's front-page story takes a deeper look at the proposed veterans' health care facility in Worcester.
So, with that, Happy New Year — and get back to work!
Rick Saia (rsaia@wbjournal.com)
This Week In The WBJ
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(Education, Health Care, Retail, Law,
Hospitality)
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A division of:
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12 If you build it, town hall might help
As more businesses fill previously vacant office space,
communities look to loosen the strings that can hold back
new commercial construction.
13 G.E. is in; who's next?
With GE Healthcare Life Sciences on the verge of moving
in, other firms are looking at Marlborough and nearby
communities.
WBJ on the Web
From news to information about events and awards, we have it all at WBJournal.com.
Which business leaders stand out?
Do you know of a business leader in Central
Massachusetts whose efforts, and those of his or her
company, deserve recognition? Each year, we honor
three business leaders, as well as an organization we
select as "corporate citizen of the year" that actively serves its community.
Here's your chance to raise your hand and nominate someone.
Go to www.wbjournal.com/BLOYnomination and fill out a
nomination form by Jan. 14.
ON PAGE ONE
Blending today with yesterday
With a nod to the architecture of a bygone era, developers in Worcester and
elsewhere are mixing modern needs into historic buildings.
Win-win for veterans, health care?
The proposed health center that would be operated by UMass Medical School
and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs will be a boost for veterans and
the school, officials say, and the rest of the country may be taking notes.
NEWS & ANALYSIS
9 All aboard for Providence?
The head of a private railroad company appears to have lofty ridership
projections for a Worcester-to-Providence commuter train, but he's
confident it can work.
SHOP TALK
8 Q&A with Girish Navani, CEO and co-founder of eClinicalWorks,
Westborough
THE LISTS
14 Notable commercial leases in 2014
15 Notable commercial sales in 2014
COLUMN
18 THE RAINMAKER
How do you generate better business execution and results? The answer
lies in letting the people who report to you do their jobs the way they
know how, Ken Cook writes.
DEPARTMENTS
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where readers can find helpful
articles. You'll also find listings of
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On a roll into a new year
Real estate: The commercial report
FOCUS
23 Accolades & Honors
4 Briefing
21 Editorial
20 Flash Poll
18 Fresh Beginnings
16 Incorporations
19 Knowhow
17 Movers & Shakers
16 Networking/Events
22-23 Photo Finish
5 Real Deals
8 Ticker
21 Viewpoint
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