Worcester Business Journal

wbjournal.com | September 18, 2017 | Worcester Business Journal 5 Building a brighter future for Worcester and Central Massachusetts. For your next project, make the bright choice... IBEW Local 96. Call Business Manager Thomas J. Maloney at 508-753-8635 Brilliantly powering the future of Worcester 242 Mill Street, Worcester, MA 01602 508.753.8635 www.ibewlocal96.org Mechanics Hall, Worcester UMASS Medical Center, Worcester PHOTOGRAPHY: SEYMOUR LEVY B R I E F S Immigration in the Worcester area The Trump Administration has made a series of pivotal moves on immigration, first a travel ban from several Middle-Eastern countries and now the end of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, which ends a program allowing for a two- year reprieve from deportation for immigrants who arrived to the U.S. illegally before the age of 16 before 2007. In Massachusetts, there are an estimated 142,404 undocumented immigrants with a spending power of $2.7 billion who pay $381.4 billion in local, state and federal taxes, according to New American Economy. F L A S H P O L L DCU expanding into Chelmsford Due to rapid employee growth at its offices in Marlborough and around the state, Digital Federal Credit Union has purchased property in Chelmsford. The space, the former headquarters of software firm Kronos at 297 Billerica Road, will be used as an additional administrative building. Renovations on the three-story, 129,000-square-foot building in Chelmsford are planned to start this month and should be complete in time for DCU to move in next year. The company did not immediately disclose the purchase price, but the property is appraised for just over $14 million, according to Chelmsford's assessing department. The company cited the location's proximity to major highways and state roads and other large businesses. In addition to the company's other facilities, the company now controls 346,000 square feet of office space. Natick's Lookout Farm begins making beer After pouring cider for two years, Natick's Lookout Farm is now trying its hand at beer. The 180-acre orchard and farm began pouring beer in its farm tap- room in September just in time for the busy apple-picking season. So far, the farm is brewing four beers in addition to its four cider choices. The hard cider business has been extremely profitable and helps provide financial stability for the entire farm. Continued on next page Worcester • Charlton • Holden • Leicester N. Oxford • Rutland • Southbridge • Spencer Sturbridge • Warren • Webster Member FDIC Member DIF cornerstonebank.com • 800-939-9103 Formerly SpencerBANK and Southbridge Savings Bank starts with a solid relationship. The Cornerstone of Your Success What has the impact of immigration - both legal and illegal - been on Central Massachusetts's economy? It's been great. They bring culture and vibrancy to communities. 43% Their businesses cater mostly to other immigrants, making their impact more limited. 18% 15% They're some of the brightest minds in the tech and medical field and should be encouraged to come work in the country. Immigrants take jobs away from American- born entrepreneurs 24% Natick's Lookout Farm

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