Archive for January 2020
State Street cut 3,400 jobs last year, far exceeding projections
The company had initially expected to lower its headcount in Boston and other high-cost locations by 1,500 employees in the face of difficulties growing revenue. Read More
Read MoreBeth Israel leases large Westwood warehouse
The facility sits on a 10-acre wooded parcel just off Route 1 near the MBTA commuter rail’s Islington station. Read More
Read MoreGennari: MLK and the unfinished fight for economic justice
This month will mark the 37th year that we as a nation honor the life and work of Martin Luther King Jr. Now, more than 50 years since his death, we remember MLK’s tireless advocacy for racial equality, nonviolence, collective activism, and of course, his words of inspiration. MLK most definitely considered social justice in…
Read MoreFive things you need to know, and why companies need to care
Happy Friday, everyone. Here are the 5 Things You Need to Know to get your busy workday started, including Sweetheart candies, armored-car heists, Fun Fact Friday, and Aaron Hernandez. Read More
Read MoreOp-Ed: Don’t avoid political discussions — embrace them
When you adopt an attitude of sincere curiosity, it’s amazing what you can learn from discussing things we generally avoid. Read More
Read MoreTom Brady’s TB12 acquires nutrition startup founded by Babson grads
TB12, the performance lifestyle brand co-founded by New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady and business partner Alex Guerrero, acquired a startup that sells plant-based fitness recovery products. Read More
Read MoreSports tech company to relocate HQ to UMass Amherst’s Mount Ida campus
CoachUp, a service that connects athletes with coaches, was co-founded in 2012 by tech entrepreneur Jordan Fliegel. Read More
Read MoreTour NBCUniversal’s $125M Boston media center
The 160,000-square-foot facility consolidates four NBC stations under one roof in Needham. Read More
Read More‘Dominated by uncertainty’: BBJ panel offers ‘economic outlook’
Here’s the 2020 economic forecast from a Boston CEO, a leader in commercial real estate, and two top professors. Read More
Read MoreJoint venture of Bahrain, New York firms invests $128M in Boston’s Back Bay
A joint venture has acquired a Back Bay office for $128 million. Read More
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