4 Business Profiles 2014 Worcester Business Journal www.wbjournal.com
BUSINESSPROFILES
& Milestones
A
ccording to the most recent economic index from the University of Massachusetts
Donahue Institute, the Commonwealth outpaced the rest of the country in
economic growth by 70 percent in the fourth quarter of 2013. The projection of
continued growth in the state bodes well for business.
Many businesses have already come to recognize the opportunities that
abound in Central Massachusetts. From early 19th century institutions to
fledgling enterprises, the area is rich with companies that embrace hard work and are committed
to the local community.
Business Profiles 2014 offers a snapshot of some area businesses that are thriving and helping to
support and grow the local economy. For instance, you'll read about:
• Banking institutions offering the latest technological tools to better assist customers;
• Colleges and universities preparing students to become future business leaders;
• Fine dining establishments dishing up culinary delights;
• Hospitality venues providing outstanding banquet and meeting facilities;
• A financial planner doing much more than just helping clients manage their assets;
• A senior housing facility creating a home away from home;
• An energy company helping to build environmental awareness;
• And a range of companies in various niche markets determined to bring quality products and
services to customers.
Irrespective of industry, all of the businesses featured in this year's Business Profiles share a
common philosophy: the customer always comes first. Whether providing an education, financial
advice, office cleaning, marketing services, a culinary masterpiece or anything in between, these
companies strive to maintain standards that keep customers coming back for more, thus growing
their businesses and creating a stable economic environment.
The Worcester Business Journal recognizes and applauds these companies for their dedication to
and investment in the community. As the backbone of Central Massachusetts, these businesses are
leading the way to a robust future. n
Phyllis Hanlon
Project Editor, Business Profiles
Editor, Rick Saia, rsaia@wbjournal.com
Web Editor/Columnist
Christina H. Davis, cdavis@wbjournal.com
Staff Writers
Emily Micucci, emicucci@wbjournal.com
(Education, Health Care, Retail, Law, Hospitality)
Michael Novinson,
mnovinson@wbjournal.com
(Banking & Finance, Real Estate,
Manufacturing, Technology)
Contributors
Susan Shalhoub, sshalhoub@wbjournal.com
Livia Gershon
Jacquelyn Gutc
John Agoglia
Research Director, Roger Magnus
rmagnus@nebusinessmedia.com
Research Assistant, Heide Martin
hmartin@wbjournal.com
Art Director, Kira Beaudoin
kbeaudoin@wbjournal.com
Graphic Designer, Mitchell Hayes
mhayes@wbjournal.com
Manager of Video/Multimedia Services,
Matthew Volpini
mvolpini@nebusinessmedia.com
Director, Major Accounts
Bonnie Leroux, bleroux@wbjournal.com
Senior Accounts Manager
Matt Majikas, mmajikas@wbjournal.com
Custom Publishing Project Manager
Christine Juetten, cjuetten@wbjournal.com
Marketing & Events Manager
Kris Prosser, kprosser@wbjournal.com
Sales Admin & Account Coordinator
Susan Munyon, smunyon@wbjournal.com
Controller, Mary Rogers
mrogers@nebusinessmedia.com
Accounting Assistant, Valerie Clark
vclark@nebusinessmedia.com
Collections Manager, Raki Zwiebel
rzwiebel@nebusinessmedia.com
Human Resources, Debbie Amorelli
damorelli@nebusinessmedia.com
Publisher, CEO, Peter Stanton
pstanton@nebusinessmedia.com
Associate Publisher, Mark Murray
mmurray@wbjournal.com
Group Publisher, Joseph Zwiebel
jzwiebel@nebusinessmedia.com
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