Archive for July 2019
Viewpoint: Capitalism is being redefined by progressive investors, consumers, and that’s a good thing
Investors, consumers and workers are changing capitalism for the better by demanding companies behave more responsibly Read More
Read MoreMohamad Ali to step down as Carbonite CEO, assume same role at IDG
Mohamad Ali said Thursday that he’s stepping down from his role as president, CEO and board member of Boston-based tech company Carbonite and joining Boston-based technology media company International Data Group Inc., or IDG, as CEO. Read More
Read MoreFiber free: 5G is coming to Boston, and local tech firms are ready
The fifth generation of wireless networks is coming to Massachusetts, promises to vastly expand what local mobile tech companies can do. Read More
Read MoreTo clear up roads, Baker proposes corporate tax break for telecommuting
The proposal is one small part of an $18 billion transportation bond bill unveiled by Baker on Thursday. Read More
Read MoreUMass tuition hike ‘looks like’ 2.5%, says Meehan
Despite the last-minute addition of $317 million in spending above levels approved this spring by the House and Senate, UMass was unable to secure about $10 million in additional funds that could have led to a tuition freeze for the coming academic year. Read More
Read MoreViewpoint: Congress must pass trade agreement to ensure New England growth
Op-ed: The importance of trade with Canada and Mexico to the New England economy cannot be overstated. Canada is a top-three trade partner for all six New England states, and Mexico is in the top 10 for five of the six states in the region. The New England Council is hopeful that Congress will consider…
Read MoreState’s largest employers grew headcount 6% last year
The top 50 employers in the state comprised 439,217 Bay State personnel as of July 1, up 6 percent over last year, according to BBJ research. Read More
Read MoreBBJ celebrates 2019 CFOs of the Year for accomplishments and impact
The Boston Business Journal held its annual CFO of the Year awards program at the Boston Seaport Hotel on Wednesday, where more than 300 finance and accounting professionals gathered to honor the region’s top chief financial officers. Read More
Read MoreHampshire College’s incoming president: ‘We are going to be successful’
Wingenbach, who has served as the acting president of Wipon College in Wisconsin for the last six months, believes that Hampshire can survive as an independent college because of its unique and innovative nature. Read More
Read MoreViewpoint: How to raise revenue for transportation
As the business community considers solutions, a revenue package must adhere to these fundamental principles. Read More
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