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

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ReWalk unveils prototype for stroke patients

ReWalk, a maker of systems that help those with spinal cord and other injuries walk, has unveiled a prototype of a product for stroke survivors.

Office vacancy rates strong in Framingham, Natick

Office vacancy rates in Framingham and Natick were below 10 percent through the second quarter of the year, exceeding nearly every other region outside Boston and its core suburbs, Perry Brokerage Research of Boston reported Thursday.

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MBTA to study new ways to attract commuter rail riders

The MBTA is launching a study to look at the commuter rail system's needs and potential improvements in the years ahead.

Russian math school leasing Shrewsbury office

The Russian School of Mathematics is leasing an office on Route 9, according to the broker of the lease.

Following breakage reports, Staples recalls mesh chairs

Staples, Inc. on Tuesday issued a voluntary recall of its hazen mesh task chairs, saying it received 20 reports of the legs breaking on the product.

Westborough accounting firm appoints new CFO

AAFCPAs of Westborough, one of the region’s top accounting firms, has hired a new chief financial officer.

Calendar

Monday, Jul. 10

Pitch to Investors

Presented by: TechSandBox

6:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.

TechSandBox Inc, Hopkinton

Tuesday, Jul. 11

43rd Annual Premier Golf Open

Presented by: Marlborough Regional Chamber of Commerce

8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Marlborough Country Club, Marlborough

Wednesday, Jul. 12

Coffee Connections

Presented by: Assabet Valley Chamber of Commerce

7:30 a.m.-9:00 a.m.

Laurel Learning, Bolton

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People on the move

Dr. Louis Jenis of Hopkinton has been named the chief medical and innovation officer at Newton-Wellesley Hospital. Jenis earned an undergraduate degree at Clark University and completed an internship in general surgery and a fellowship and residency in orthopedic surgery at UMass Memorial Medical Center. 

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