This weeks news, features, events and economic trends in MetroWest and along the heart of the I-495 corridor

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Report gives detailed look at a growing, wealthy, diversifying MetroWest

A new report from researchers at UMass Dartmouth paints a detailed picture of a MetroWest region richer and better educated than the state as a whole, and an area fast-growing and diversifying.

Springdale Beer, offshoot of Jack's Abby, to distribute

Springdale Beer, the offshoot of Framingham-based Jack's Abby, began distribution this week to area bars and stores.

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U.S. court finds Chinese company guilty of stealing AMSC secrets

A federal court has found a Chinese wind turbine manufacturer guilty of stealing trade secrets from Devens-based AMSC, which caused the loss of 70 percent of AMSC's workforce.

NECC pharmacist sentenced to 8 years in prison

The former supervisory pharmacist of the New England Compounding Center connected with a 2012 meningitis outbreak killing 64 was sentenced to eight years in prison Wednesday.

Boston Scientific estimates $861M tax bill on foreign earnings

Marlborough medical device maker Boston Scientific is reporting a fourth-quarter loss of $615 million, primarily due to an $861-million tax charge to bring foreign earnings to the U.S.

Staples selects Coke exec as new CEO

Coca-Cola executive Alexander Douglas will replace Shira Goodman as CEO of Framingham office retailer Staples effective April 2.

Calendar

Monday, Feb. 05

First Monday Meeting

Presented by: Network of Enterprising Women

8:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m.

Water Fresh Farm, Hopkinton

Wednesday, Feb. 07

Women in Business Luncheon - How to Unleash the Power of Conversation

Presented by: Nashoba Valley Chamber of Commerce

12:00 p.m.-1:30 p.m.

Nashoba Valley Medical Center, Ayer

Friday, Feb. 09

Women's Business Network

Presented by: Assabet Valley Chamber

11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Emma's Cafe, Stow

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People on the move

Phil Brault has been promoted to project executive at Consigli Construction in Milford. Brault, a Worcester Polytechnic Institute graduate, has been with Consigli for 11 years, overseeing projects including historic restoration projects at the New York state capitol building and the Boston Public Library central library.

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