Archive for August 2019
Boston Business Journal parent buys majority stake of business-data provider
As part of the transaction, ACBJ, the nation’s largest publisher of local business information and the parent company of the Boston Business Journal, will make a significant capital investment in BizEquity to accelerate its growth. Read More
Read MoreFood technology startup with celebrity investors expands into Boston
A food technology startup that has drawn investments from celebrities like Usher and Jay-Z is expanding into Boston. Chef Ming Tsai is acting as a local spokesman for the company. Read More
Read MoreMass. M&A activity slows down in face of trade, economy worries
Deal value is up significantly in the Bay State, but that’s because of the Raytheon-United mega-merger. Excluding that deal, it’s a different story. Read More
Read MoreFive things you need to know today, and oh, rats…
Good morning. Here are the five most important things you need to know to get your Monday started, plus some bits and pieces to keep your water-cooler talk top-notch. Read More
Read MoreAt tow lot site, Anchor Line pitches 166 apartments in Allston
The site is currently an autobody shop and a tow lot. Read More
Read MoreMass. business groups bracing against push for tax increases
Citing the state’s recent economic performance, a tech sector business organization focused on state tax policy said the state’s fiscal disciple is improving, but warned of long-term stability risks if the state pursues "over taxation." Read More
Read MoreChipmaker Skyworks will offset lost Huawei sales with 5G, say analysts
Woburn-based Skyworks Solutions contends that the upcoming deployment of the 5G network across the U.S. will make up for the losses the company suffered as a result of the U.S. ban on doing business with Chinese telecom giant Huawei. Read More
Read MoreHere’s how GateHouse stock woes could sink the Gannett merger
The merger of the two largest newspaper chains in the U.S. could be rejected by shareholders unless GateHouse Media’s parent, New Media Investments, can manage to significantly raise its stock price in coming months. Read More
Read MoreCBRE MetroWest team leaving to join JLL
The team has a combined 60 years of experience in commercial real estate. Read More
Read MoreHere’s who attended the BBJ’s sports-business breakfast
The Boston Business Journal held its annual sports-business Power Breakfast on Thursday, with nearly 200 businesspeople in attendance. Here’s who was there and what you may have missed. Read More
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