Western Massachusetts businesses are part of nationwide trend towards more internships.
Zipcar Chairman and CEO Scott Griffith, outside of NASDAQ in Times Square on Zipcar's first day of trading, April 14, 2011.In this week's Business Monday from The Republican.
Western Massachusetts students and companies make use of internships
Companies are expected to bring on 7 percent more interns this year than they did in 2010, according to a recent survey. Read more »
New Massachusetts law allows people to establish trusts to care for pets after owner dies
Local trusts and estates lawyers say that while their clients weren’t exactly clamoring for a law like this, it will give pet owners peace of mind about the care of their pets, should they die. Read more »
Eric Carle Museum, Simmons College collaborate on children's literature MFA program
The master’s programs help students learn “how to study children’s literature as works of art,” Mercier said. A benefit of the programs, she said, is that students learn to evaluate their own writing and the children’s works that are being produced. Read more »
Most Massachusetts hospitals exceed industry benchmark for good financial health
Hospital CEOs say margins are necessary not just to invest in buildings and technology, but also to implement quality improvement programs that will eventually bring down costs. Read more »
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