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Tuesday, October 24, 2017
 
UMass EMTs picket after contract talks stagnate
 
Ambulance workers for UMass Memorial Medical Center picketed outside of the hospital on Plantation Street on Tuesday after contract talks fell through on Friday.
 
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Worcester ranked America's 2nd friendliest small biz city
 
In a survey of small businesses in 80 U.S. cities, Worcester is ranked as the second most small-business-friendly city in America, trailing only Boise, Idaho.
 
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Central Mass. proposals among 238 for Amazon's HQ2
 
Amazon has received 238 proposals from communities across North America for its second headquarters, including three from Central Massachusetts.
 
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WPI launches supply chain management graduate program
 
Worcester Polytechnic Institute is introducing a master's degree supply chain management program, as the industry is expected to grow to $19 billion in four years.
 
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Raytheon: Cybersecurity career interest low
 
An annual survey commission by defense contractor Raytheon has found Millennials remain uninterested in pursuing careers in the cybersecurity field.
 
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FDA fast tracks MetroWest firm's Alzheimer's drug
 
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted fast track designation for a Framingham company to begin expanded clinical trials of an Alzheimer's drug.
 
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MassDevelopment $250K grant brings high-speed net to Fitchburg biz area
 
About 60 different addresses in key commercial and industrial areas in Fitchburg will finally have access to high-speed internet thanks to a $250,000 grant.
 
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For the fourth straight year, Worcester has scored a perfect 100 on the Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index, scoring municipalities on their LGBTQ policies and acceptance. The city was first ranked in 2013 and scored a 55, but had a perfect mark this year, including in non-discrimination employment practices.
What does your company do to be LGBTQ friendly?
We are an equal opportunity employer but don't take it beyond what is required by law.
Issue guidance and training to employees about non-discriminatory workplace habits.
Encourage members of the LGBTQ community to be open and comfortable in the workplace.
We have an LGBTQ advisory board.

 
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Chick-fil-A opening in Worcester Oct. 26
 
 
Massachusetts proposes Downtown Worcester space in state's Amazon bid
 
 
DCU drops Google search
 
 
WPI lands $1.2M high school curriculum grant
 
 
MetroWest coalition offers 6.6M sq. ft. to Amazon
 
 
 
 

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