Demand for high-quality reagents from the pharmaceutical industry has led to growth at New England Peptide, a Gardner manufacturer of the small pieces of protein.
A new survey has found that 75 percent of employers are having trouble finding qualified candidates to fill open positions, up from 69 percent in 2013, particularly in the central and western parts of the state.
A Worcester manufacturer of packaging products is launching an e-commerce platform for customers who want to either purchase small quantities of flexible films, receive discounted pricing on bulk orders or get a quote.
Three Central Massachusetts companies will be honored Tuesday at the 13th annual Massachusetts Economic Impact Awards for their contributions to the region's economy.
The Gardner Redevelopment Authority and the City of Gardner are undertaking a $1.8 million cleanup of a former metals facility as the groups continue to prepare the area for commercial investment.
