Archive for September 2019
Laver Cup 2020 in Boston could bring $100M windfall
Roger Federer helped found the tournament in 2017 to honor tennis legend Rod Laver. Read More
Read MoreTake the ferry to Logan, get a ‘ticket to skip’ security
If you take a ferry to Logan International Airport, you can now get “priority access” to the airport security line. Read More
Read MoreBerkshire Bank warns of troubled loan amid NY payroll firm’s collapse
Berkshire did not name the company in a filing, but it coincides with the sudden closure of MyPayrollHR, whose customers had direct deposits pulled back from their accounts, in some instances twice. Read More
Read MoreMBTA fund invests $20M with state pension fund
Known for its independence and touting itself as a private trust, the MBTA Retirement Fund took a step toward engaging with the state’s biggest public pension fund, voting to authorize a $20 million investment in a hedge fund overseen by the Pension Reserves Investment Trust (PRIT) Board. Read More
Read MoreInside The Langham, Boston: Renovations underway at historic hotel
Get a look at the renovations of Boston’s historic Langham hotel. Read More
Read MoreAkcea Therapeutics shakes up executive suite, board in ‘disconcerting’ move
One of Akcea Therapeutics’ biggest shareholders has instituted a shake-up at the Boston biotech, replacing longtime CEO Paula Soteropoulos and two other executives in a surprising move. Read More
Read MoreFormer Intarcia, Novartis exec to head Flagship’s new ‘gene-tuning’ startup
Omega believes it can “precisely tune” a single gene or multiple genes’ activity to address rare diseases, cancer, metabolic diseases and other conditions. Read More
Read MoreTUGG urges local tech workers to use their skills to help nonprofits
Mike Cole, TUGG’s executive director, had an idea to allow volunteers from the New England tech community to have the option to give back to the community through skilled-based volunteering instead of physical labor. Read More
Read MoreFive things you need to know today, and no spoilers please
Good morning, everyone. Here are the five most important things you need to know today, plus a focus on fintech, local fun facts and why you can’t talk about Downton Abbey near me. Read More
Read MoreInsurers go head-to-head with state on paid-leave plans
At least four insurance companies are now offering plans under the state’s new paid family and medical leave law. Some of them offer substantial savings over the government version. Read More
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