Douglas Meehan

Did you know that the world’s largest continuous source of semiconductors is located right here in Massachusetts?

In addition to signs for businesses and homes, Dan Farrington designs and creates awe-inspiring decorative eagles and historically accurate mahogany quarter boards.

Makstutis first launched his handmade margarita company 20 years ago. The early days of production in his basement apartment were, as the former restaurant busser and bartender puts it, rather rustic.

It is said that luck is when preparation and opportunity meet. For a Boston bartender, that combination also resulted in a rather tasty concoction and company.

NewsCenter 5's Doug Meehan got a birds-eye view of the damage from the blizzard and the efforts underway to restore power to thousands of Massachusetts residents left in the dark.

Cedar’s is now producing nearly 150 million pounds of hummus a year, and the products are sold by 13,000 retailers nationwide.

“It’s not just a cute blanket that your grandmother made. This is really art and media art. And the women that worked on this just did a spectacular job."

The beloved Nonantum Village bakery has been cranking out cakes, cake pops and cupcakes for 40 years.

For more than half a century, a Massachusetts company has had a global impact on how things are made. Whether it's medical equipment or space telescopes or even computer chips, without this North Shore manufacturer’s unique gears, production would grind to a halt.

Very few people have seen this yet. Boston’s new 10 World Trade tower includes a sky-level fitness club, indoor running track and sweeping Seaport views.