Worcester Business Journal

wbjournal.com | October 24, 2016 | Worcester Business Journal 7 DPS to construct $110M biomanufacturing site Engineering group DPS, which has an office in Framingham, will provide architectural, engineering and project management services for a Norwood biotech's new manufacturing site. DPS said this month that it will pro- vide construction management over- sight, commissioning, qualification and validation and procurement services for Moderna Therapeutics' new $110 mil- lion, 200,000 square foot GMP mRNA clinical manufacturing facility, where the Norwood company will manufac- ture clinical grade mRNA therapies and vaccines for studies, including clinical trials. Its U.S. architectural partner, Boston-based TRIA, will design clinical labs, offices, employee facilities and a conference center. Construction is scheduled to begin this month and be complete by 2018. Worcester bottler producing organic drink A uniquely New England product – an organic spritzer sweetened with maple syrup – is now being produced in Worcester. MapleMama Beverages of Wendell in the Pioneer Valley is having its latest product bottled at Ginseng Up at 15 Plum St. in Worcester, according to a representative for the company. The new drink is certified organic and offers up a number of antioxidants and miner- als. The company's initial products included Fair Trade Vanilla and Cold Brew Coffee. Shrewsbury lawyer named to superior court Shrewsbury attorney James Gavin Reardon Jr. was unanimously confirmed to a Superior Court judgeship in October. The Governor's Council voted 8-0 to support Gov. Charlie Baker's pick, with Councilor Jennie Caissie saying he is as an outstanding nominee who is incredi- bly well-respected in Worcester County. Reardon owns and operates his own Worcester law practice and is of counsel to another Worcester firm - Milton, Laurence and Dixon. He is a past presi- dent of the Worcester County Bar Association. W Worcester-area residents have been entrusting Bartholomew & Company to guide their financial lives since 1994. As one of the region's premier wealth management firms, our approach pairs a conservative investment philosophy with time-honored investment strategies to address every element of your financial picture. For a personalized plan to help you achieve your vision for today and the future, partner with the experts who are right in your own community. Call us for a complimentary consultation at 508.753.8807, or visit www.bartandco.com. PLAN WISELY. INVEST CONSERVATIVELY. LIVE WELL. 370 MAIN STREET, SUITE 1000, WORCESTER, MA 01608 | 508.753.8807 Securities and advisory services offered through Commonwealth Financial Network ® , Member FINRA/SIPC, a Registered Investment Adviser. FINANCIAL FREEDOM NEVER GOES OUT OF STYLE Preferred Mutual Insurance Company One Preferred Way, New Berlin, NY 13411 It's more than a business. It's a labor of love. www.preferredmutual.com You love what you do. This is part of who you are. So, it helps to have a partner who works with you and knows how to protect what's most important to you. Work, Dream and Live Assured — each and every day. Hometown feel important for a business CCR Wealth Management announced this month it has moved to new headquarters in Westborough in preparation for an upcoming expansion. Although the company added more than 7,000 square feet of space, the decision was made to remain in Westborough. When polled, WBJ readers said staying local is important for any business considering a move. F L A S H P O L L When looking for new space, is it important to keep your business within its current community? Yes. Community ties are important for any business. 8% COMMENTS: "I feel like both yes answers apply and might even mean the same thing." No. As long as you find a location in the area everyone should be able to adjust. 26% "It's important to have a location that aligns with our workforce and our client base. For us that will always be within a relatively defined geography that includes portions of Greater Worcester and Metrowest. Within those areas, towns and cities, we could always find a home for our business. The key for us is accessibility to major roads, business friendly communities, reasonable commute and the overall community feel." Yes. This creates stability for your business and employees. 51% No. You need to find the best location for your company without restraints. 15% The Moderna facility in Cambridge

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