Marriott Worcester News Today

The five 2023 Business Leaders of the Year all share one trait, which has led to their success: love.

Proposals for the former site of Notre Dame des Canadiens Church, an open space at CitySquare, and a parking lot on Portland Street are heading to the Planning Board on Feb. 1.

Check out who won the categories of Best Nonprofit Fundraiser Event, Best Venue for a Business Meeting, Best Venue for a Corporate Event, Best Web Design Firm, Best Video Production Company, Best Awards & Promotional Products, and Best Commercial Printer.

See what companies won the categories of Best After-Work Bar, Best Hotel for Business Clients, Best Public Golf Course, Best Private Golf Course, Best Exercise Facility/Fitness Center, Best Limousine Service, and Best Luxury Automobile Dealership.

Bridgewater-based Claremont Cos. purchased Matrix Hudson, a 176-unit apartment complex in Hudson, for $55.5 million on Friday, according to the Middlesex South registry of deeds.

The mood is now decidedly upbeat when it comes to meetings and conferences coming back to Worcester venues such as Mechanics Hall, the DCU Center, and AC Hotel by Marriott Worcester.

Developer Chip Norton announced two large-scale projects in downtown Worcester on Friday, including a 150-unit apartment building and 125-room hotel.

Seven organizations won nine awards in the Best Events & Venues super category, including Best New Real Estate Development, Best Private Golf Club, and Best Venue for a Corporate Event.

Nine companies won nine awards in the Best Office Services supercategory, including Best Commercial Real Estate Brokerage, Best Business Incubator, and Best Office Cleaner.

2021 was Worcesters busiest film-making year yet.