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Mass. business confidence drops again, but employers eye hiring

November 2, 2026 | Associated Industries of Massachusetts

The confidence index fell to 47.6 in October, but one measure climbed: willingness to increase headcount rose 1.6 points.
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NECC holds ribbon cutting for reopened O.R. space

November 1, 2026 | Newburyport News

HAVERHILL — Dozens of local leaders from Northern Essex Community College, Merrimack Health, and surrounding communities gathered on Wednesday to celebrate the launch of NECC’s new surgical technology associate degree….
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Institution for Savings names senior lender

October 24, 2026 | Robyn Pregent

NEWBURYPORT — After joining the Institution for Savings in September, John Garozzo was recently named senior vice president of commercial lending and senior lender, President and CEO Michael J. Jones…
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Before Amazon’s drones take flight, MassDOT wants its say

October 23, 2026 | Beth Treffeisen

The agency says Amazon must obtain approval from its Aeronautics Division before launching deliveries from Westborough. The post Before Amazon’s drones take flight, MassDOT wants its say appeared first on…
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Mass. seeks federal approval for ‘opportunity zones’

October 10, 2026 | By Christian M. Wade | Statehouse Reporter

BOSTON — The Healey administration is seeking federal approval to designate dozens of local census tracts — including several north of Boston — as federal ‘opportunity zones’ to help spur…
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Shorett named Beth Israel Lahey Heath president

October 9, 2026 | Robyn Pregent

CAMBRIDGE — Following a national search, the board of trustees of Beth Israel Lahey Health on Thursday announced the appointment of Peter Shorett as the organization’s next president and CEO…
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Healey declares ‘state of emergency’ on rising energy costs

October 6, 2026 | By Christian M. Wade | Statehouse Reporter

BOSTON — Gov. Maura Healey declared an energy “state of emergency” Monday in response to a spike in fuel costs ahead of winter, announcing steps to expand home heating oil…
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What The Average Massachusetts Earner Actually Makes In 2026

October 5, 2026 | Joseph Hosey

Ask what the average Bay Stater earns, and the answer should be simple. It isn’t.
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Bankruptcy rules for small businesses are set to change

October 5, 2026 | Robyn Pregent

Pending federal legislation could provide small-business owners with an assist in the bankruptcy process.
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