Worcester Business Journal

10/19/2026

Join us in celebrating this year's Outstanding Women in Business on October 28th. Register using this link: https://buff.ly/UcMX8AV
A special thank you to our presenting sponsors: Mass General Brigham Health Plan, Nichols College and SMCU, corporate sponsor Southbridge Credit Union and supporting sponsor Better Business Bureau

10/19/2026

2026 Outstanding Women in Business: Melissa Prohaska is a senior banking leader with more than 22 years of experience driving growth, talent development and community engagement.

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Melissa Prohaska is a senior banking leader with more than 22 years of experience driving growth, talent development and community engagement.

10/19/2026

The Summit Lounge, a private cannabis consumption club in Worcester’s Canal District, will close after eight years as owner Kyle Moon seeks a larger location and a state-licensed business model.

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The lounge announced a farewell event for Saturday, Nov. 7, beginning at 5 p.m. and running until closing.

10/19/2026

2026 Outstanding Women in Business: Tuyen Nguyen is an entrepreneur, business owner and community advocate whose work is rooted in resilience, service and creating opportunities for others.

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Tuyen Nguyen is an entrepreneur, business owner and community advocate whose work is rooted in resilience, service and creating opportunities for others.

10/19/2026

Sign up for Premium and get more insight using our new Data Center! Make lists of local businesses tailored to your needs - sort by industry, size, name, and so much more!

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10/18/2026

Who are the best B2B companies in Central Mass? We want to know!
WBJ’s Best of Business polls are open!
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Thank you to our presenting sponsor Fidelity Bank MA

10/17/2026

Nominate top business leaders in Central Massachusetts for their companies’ successes and contributions to the community.
Use this link to submit your nomination today: https://buff.ly/Oel1JmV
Thank you to our presenting sponsor Country Bank and supporting sponsor Carr Financial Services CFS

10/16/2026

It’s Time to Vote!
Best of Business Voting Is Officially Open!
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Thank you to our presenting sponsor Fidelity Bank MA

10/16/2026

Concierge Physical Therapy plans to open a Natick location in December, extending the Sutton-based company’s footprint farther east.

Concierge Physical Therapy is extending its footprint farther east.

10/16/2026

Outstanding Women in Business: Lauren Howe helps executives and organizations clarify who they are, what they stand for, and how they communicate that with the people who matter most.

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Lauren Howe helps executives and organizations clarify who they are, what they stand for, and how they communicate that with the people who matter most.