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Despite improvement, cannabis companies still struggle for full banking access
When Ulyssess Youngblood was initially looking for financing for his Worcester cannabis business Major Bloom, he spoke to several local banks about loans, but was rejected by every one. “I would get shot down and not let it deter me,” Youngblood said. “Knowing that it...
The tussle over who vocational schools are for
You can ask almost anyone and they’ll tell you it’s true: The skilled trades has a workforce shortage. A March report from Washington state group PeopleReady Skilled Trades found while available apprenticeships and jobs in sectors like plumbing, roofing, carpentry and...
As long-time leader eases into less intense role, Swissturn/USA names new president
Swissturn/USA, an Oxford-based Swiss screw machine manufacturer, has appointed Rick Laviolette as its new president. Laviolette has 25 years of experience working in manufacturing with experience in both operations and business development, according to a press...
Worcester sprinkler company expanding with 21K-sq.-ft. warehouse
Cogswell Sprinkler Co. Inc, a Worcester fire protection installer, is building a 20,721-square-foot warehouse and fabrication facility at 11 Canterbury St., across the street from its main operations, according to documents filed with the Worcester Planning Board. The...
Two Metrowest breweries selected as Northeast’s top 15 in online ratings
Online ratings firm RAVE Reviews selected Lookout Farm Brewing in South Natick and Jack's Abby Brewing from Framingham as part of its list Top Breweries in the Northeast 2021. Only breweries within the states of Maine, New York, New Jersey, Vermont, Massachusetts,...
Q&A: As anniversary nears, Jack’s Abby reflects on journey from brewery startup to industry leader
Jack's Abby Craft Lagers in Framingham was founded by the three Hendler brothers -- Jack, Sam and Eric. Originally one of 50 or 60 craft breweries operating in the state when they first opened their brewery in 2011, the trio are gearing up to celebrate their 10-year...
Wheelchair and bandage manufacturer to build largest Mass. commercial solar array, in Uxbridge
Illinois medical supply manufacturer and distributor Medline Industries, Inc. plans to build what it says will be the largest solar project in Massachusetts, on top of its Uxbridge distribution facility, the company announced recently. The 6.7-megawatt installation,...
Marlborough drone firm to participate on FAA rulemaking committee
Marlborough’s American Robotics, a developer of fully-automated drone systems, has announced it will join a Federal Aviation Administration committee at the government organization’s request. American Robotics will participate on the FAA Unmanned Aircraft Systems...
Tree House becomes largest brewer in Central Mass.
Tree House Brewing Co. in Charlton produced more barrels of beer in 2020 than any other brewer in Central Massachusetts, according to new data from the WBJ Research Department. In doing so, Tree House pushed Wachusett Brewing Co. of Westminster out of its typical No....
Garden Remedies completes $1.5M extraction lab upgrade in Fitchburg
Cannabis company Garden Remedies, which runs a dispensary in Marlborough and a cultivation and manufacturing facility in Fitchburg, announced last month it has completed a $1.5-million capital expansion, resulting in a new extraction lab to ultimately increase the...
