Archive for January 2020
Papyrus closing all greeting card stores
CEO Dominique Schurman said the closings were despite ‘Herculean efforts’ to save the brand. Read More
Read MorePrivy hires Drift, Hubspot veteran as first-ever marketing chief
The Boston marketing tech startup snagged its first-ever chief marketing officer from a local company in the same space. Read More
Read MoreMass. Dems warm to Baker’s climate goals, but not MBTA plan
A new climate commitment Gov. Charlie Baker made in his State of the Commonwealth address Tuesday night earned a warm reception from Democratic legislative leaders on Tuesday night. Read More
Read MoreBoston bank reinvents itself with new name, exec team
The CEO of the former Admirals Bank spoke with the Business Journal about the name change, the path to profitability, and where the bank may open its next office. Read More
Read MoreFBI calls for collaboration with business in preventing cyber crimes
During an event at the Ritz-Carlton on Tuesday, a top FBI official urged national and local companies to help the agency prevent cybercriminal threats, stressing the importance of businesses developing a relationships with the FBI before a data breach happens. Read More
Read MoreMetroWest Medical Center to close nearly all services at Natick campus
MetroWest Medical Center plans to close nearly all services at one of its two hospital campuses, according to documents the hospital filed with the state on Tuesday. Read More
Read MoreEasy-travel windows make congestion pricing difficult, Baker transportation chief says
Transportation Secretary Stephanie Pollack believes the state can and should take comprehensive steps to address worsening traffic, but the administration remains opposed to converting existing toll infrastructure into a system that alters roadway pricing based on time of day. Read More
Read MoreMass. employers earn high marks in LGBTQ-friendly workplace index
Dozens of Massachusetts companies were among top-scoring employers for LGBTQ-inclusive workplace policies. Read More
Read MoreState Street to cut 750 more jobs this year
The cost-cutting is focused on high-cost locations like the Boston headquarters. Read More
Read MoreHere are the BBJ’s 2020 mentors for Mentoring Monday, so far
The Boston Business Journal so far has 40 mentors confirmed for this year’s Mentoring Monday, which will take place at the Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel. Read More
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