Archive for November 2019

The biggest health care system in Massachusetts — and its largest private employer — will have a new name, with Partners HealthCare announcing its plans to officially become Mass General Brigham. Here’s what CEO Anne Klibanski has to say about the big change. Read More

Recreational cannabis vapes will remain quarantined in Massachusetts, despite a decision to lift the ban on vaping products two weeks early, as state officials work for ways to test and regulate the products. Read More

Bay State businesses have faced their share of political backlash over the past couple years. Read More

iRobot, the Bedford-based maker of Roomba vacuums, said on Wednesday that the company was denied a preliminary injunction request to pull a local competitor’s vacuums from retail store shelves and the Internet this holiday season. Read More

After the sale of Belmont Savings Bank this spring, CEO Bob Mahoney could have fled to Florida. Instead, he’s created "pretty much a full-time job" for himself helping young people start their careers. Read More

The formerly named Partners HealthCare announced the news the day before the Thanksgiving holiday, coupled with an announcement of a new five-year plan for the 12-hospital system. Read More

At a critical time in the economy, we are seeing many government proposals that will certainly increase the costs for development, writes David Begelfer, owner of CRE Strategic Advisors, a commercial real estate consulting firm. Read More

The BBJ’s list of the largest office buildings in Greater Boston serves as our annual tribute to the towering properties that fill the Bay State’s landscape and serve as home to some of the best-known businesses in this market. Read More

Good morning, everyone. Here are the five most important things you need to know to get your workday started before the holiday, with a distinct focus on Turkey Day and travel. Read More