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wbjournal.com | April 30, 2018 | Worcester Business Journal 7 Worcester chamber pursues regional strategy With a grant from the U.S. Econom- ic Development Administration, the Worcester Regional Chamber of Com- merce and other local business groups and public officials will create a regional approach to economic development. e plans prepared by the chamber and other groups such as the Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Commission and Worcester Business Development Corp. will serve as the region's economic development plan for the next five years. Hangover Pub, Broth seek new licenses to reopen e Hangover Pub, which closed last month due to an owner's connection to a drug money laundering scheme, is applying for a liquor license under a new entity to reopen the Worcester restau- rant in the Canal District. e Hangover Corp., which was reg- istered as a domestic profit corporation with the Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth, is applying for an alco- hol and common victualer license with the Worcester License Commission. Michael Arrastia, the executive chef for the Hangover Pub and sister restaurant Broth is listed as the president of e Hangover Corp. Crust to expand, open wine and cheese shop It only took about a year before 28-year-old Alexis Kelleher began an effort to expand her business. Kelleher, who purchased Crust Arti- san Bakeshop in January 2017 from the owners of Armsby Abbey and the Dive Bar, is just weeks away from opening a wine and cheese shop in the vacant Main Street storefront next door. A consignment store moved out of the space at the turn of the new year, and the idea began to take shape around the end of January. e store, called North Main Provisions, will focus heav- ily on wine and cheese along with other grocery items like dry goods and fresh local produce. e store will employ just two workers to begin, and a so open- ing is planned for Mother's Day. Alexis Kelleher, owner of Crust Artisan Bakeshop Our team of seasoned industry experts deliver prompt, local decision-making to help you grow your business and increase profitability. With a full suite of commercial products and business services, we can be your cornerstone for success. Contact Cornerstone Bank today and see how we can be your trusted business partner! cornerstonebank.com 800-939-9103 Charlton • Holden • Leicester • N. Oxford • Rutland • Southbridge Spencer • Sturbridge • Warren • Webster • Worcester Formed by the joining of SpencerBANK and Southbridge Savings Bank Commercial Banking Team, seated (l to r): Bob Mangan, Randy Webber, Mike Quink, Heather Dumais. Standing (l to r): Dave Sabourin, Jim Sandagato, Steve Quink, Tim Gardell, Tom Moschos and Kyle Bourque. Our Business is Building Yours. W