CRANSTON – Accounting and business advisory services firm Blum, Shapiro & Co. plans to expand into the central Massachusetts market with the opening of a Worcester office, the company announced.
Starting Oct. 1, blumshapiro will occupy 5,000 square feet of office space in the heart of Worcester’s business district at 100 Front St. The new space will be able to house 25 employees initially, the firm said.
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In addition to Cranston, the firm currently has three offices in Massachusetts, in Boston, Newton and Quincy, and three offices in Connecticut, in West Hartford, Shelton and Marlborough.
Overall, the firm employs more than 450 people and offers auditing, accounting, tax and business advisory and outsources services to clients in a range of industries.
“Our expansion into central and western Massachusetts strengthens Blum’s standing as the largest regional business advisory firm headquartered in New England,” said CEO Joseph A. Kask. “Worcester will provide us with a platform for our firm’s expansion while affording us access to top talent and a vibrant business community.”
“We are very excited to become part of the Worcester business community,” added Brian Renstrom, the firm’s managing partner for Massachusetts. “The makeup of businesses in central Massachusetts is very closely aligned with Blum’s areas of expertise. As an economic engine for central Massachusetts, Worcester will provide us with the ability to grow and service our clients locally while giving us the opportunity to attract local talent and become more meaningfully involved within the community.”
Scott Blake is a PBN staff writer. Email him at Blake@PBN.com.
