4 Business Profiles 2015 Worcester Business Journal www.wbjournal.com
D
o you feel it? There's a buzz in and around Worcester now that the
spring rains have melted the record-breaking snowfall and the deep
freeze has thawed. But more important, the hum signifies growth in the
local economy. An increase in jobs, uptick in housing starts, rise in new
businesses, influx of grant money for medical research, surging
educational endowments, as well as a boom in commercial development
represents confidence in the financial strength of the region and recognizes potential for
further growth. This year's Business Profiles issue spotlights a cross-section of businesses
that are an important part of that growth.
In this issue you'll read about a number of academic institutions preparing students to
enter the workforce, ready to pursue successful career paths. The issue also features some
of the region's financial institutions and advisors that help everyone from the newly
employed to the recently retired save and manage their money; hospitality venues, which
provide first-class accommodations, dining and activities for locals and visitors; service
companies keeping our businesses clean and efficient with the latest technology and the
power of the sun; and some of the area's insurance carriers delivering programs to optimize
good health.
New to the Business Profiles this year is a family-owned micro welding business that
blends traditional techniques with high-tech advances in the field. Another first-timer is an
entrepreneur with significant experience in the international trade market who utilizes his
skills and expertise to help other companies establish and expand their global footprint.
As the City of Worcester and surrounding towns continue to welcome new businesses
and support long-standing companies, the Worcester Business Journal salutes their passion,
commitment and energy. From small, independently owned shops and large corporations
to newcomers and companies founded decades ago, these businesses are fueling the
economic engine in Central Massachusetts. n
Phyllis Hanlon
Project Editor, Business Profiles
Editor, Rick Saia, rsaia@wbjournal.com
Web Editor/Columnist
Christina H. Davis, cdavis@wbjournal.com
Staff Writers
Sam Bonacci, sbonacci@wbjournal.com
(Banking & Finance, Real Estate,
Manufacturing, Technology)
Emily Micucci, emicucci@wbjournal.com
(Health Care)
Staff Writer/Copy Editor
Carol McDonald, cmcdonald@wbjournal.com
(Education)
Contributors
Susan Shalhoub, sshalhoub@wbjournal.com
Livia Gershon
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
Accounts Manager
Rena Barbieri, rbarbieri@wbjournal.com
Custom Publishing Project Manager
Christine Juetten, cjuetten@wbjournal.com
Marketing & Events Manager
Kris Prosser, kprosser@wbjournal.com
Controller, Mary Rogers
mrogers@nebusinessmedia.com
Accounting Assistant, Valerie Clark
vclark@nebusinessmedia.com
Collections Manager, Raki Zwiebel
rzwiebel@nebusinessmedia.com
Human Resources, Kim Vautour
kvautour@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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