Worcester Business Journal Moves Headquarters to Downtown Worcester

The 46-year-old publication relocates from Shrewsbury Street to The Glass Tower on Main Street.

Feb. 3, 2026 at 10:15am

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After more than three decades on Shrewsbury Street, the Worcester Business Journal has moved its headquarters to downtown Worcester, relocating to the second floor of The Glass Tower at 446 Main St. The move comes amid other changes at the publication, including the retirement of longtime publisher Peter Stanton and the appointment of Tom Curtin as the new CEO and publisher.

Why it matters

The move to a more central downtown location allows the Worcester Business Journal to be more engaged with the local business community and support the city's ongoing revitalization efforts. The relocation also coincides with leadership changes at the publication, signaling a new era for the 46-year-old business journal.

The details

The Worcester Business Journal's new headquarters is located on the second floor of The Glass Tower at 446 Main St., having completed the move from its former office at 172 Shrewsbury St. on January 20. The Glass Tower is owned by Boston-based Synergy Investments, which purchased the site for $16.5 million in 2019 and has been working to attract new tenants and upgrade the building, including adding an event space and cocktail lounge on the top floor.

  • WBJ moved to its new downtown headquarters on January 20, 2026.
  • Longtime WBJ Publisher Peter Stanton retired at the end of January 2026 after 46 years in the publishing business.
  • Tom Curtin, involved in WBJ parent company New England Business Media since 2020, took over as CEO, sole owner of NEBM, and WBJ publisher in January 2026.

The players

Kris Prosser

The general manager and events director for the Worcester Business Journal.

Peter Stanton

The longtime publisher of the Worcester Business Journal, who retired in January 2026 after 46 years in the publishing business.

Tom Curtin

The new CEO, sole owner of WBJ parent company New England Business Media, and publisher of the Worcester Business Journal, taking over in January 2026.

Synergy Investments

The Boston-based real estate company that purchased The Glass Tower at 446 Main St. in Worcester for $16.5 million in 2019 and has been working to attract new tenants and upgrade the building.

Niche Hospitality Group

The Worcester-based hospitality group that operates the VUE cocktail lounge on the top floor of The Glass Tower.

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What they’re saying

“Moving our office to this dynamic downtown office space allows our team to be more engaged with our partners and the greater community, support local businesses, and be part of the city's continued revitalization.”

— Kris Prosser, General Manager and Events Director, Worcester Business Journal

The takeaway

The Worcester Business Journal's move to a more central downtown location signals the publication's commitment to being an active part of the city's business community and supporting its ongoing revitalization efforts. The leadership changes at WBJ also mark a new era for the 46-year-old business journal as it continues to evolve and serve the local business community.