Archive for March 2020
Bryant University turns to New Hampshire for next president
Bryant University has tapped Ross Gittell, the chancellor of the Community College System of New Hampshire, as its next president. Read More
Read MoreMembers of Boston’s new cannabis review board named
Boston Mayor Martin Walsh has finalized the members of his newly-created cannabis review board, which will be oversee the local approval process for all marijuana license applications within the city. Read More
Read MoreWhy the state’s cannabis commission chair wants a fund to promote diversity
Cannabis Control Commission Chairman Steven Hoffman has been talking about creating a cannabis loan fund for over a year. "Unless we help people get funding, we won’t meet our objectives," he said. Read More
Read MoreAlnylam unveils coronavirus drug plans: ‘We’ve learned our lesson’ from SARS
After more than a month of covert work, the Cambridge biotech disclosed Wednesday that it’s developing a coronavirus treatment with a California biotech startup. Read More
Read MoreGE projects at least $200M hit to profits from coronavirus
The coronavirus outbreak has hurt demand in GE’s aviation and health care businesses. And things could get worse, CEO Larry Culp acknowledged on investors call. GE has a substantial presence in China, the epicenter of the outbreak. Read More
Read MoreThis Tyngsboro movie theater just sold for $7M
The buyer was a Florida-based REIT. Read More
Read MoreMassMutual CEO’s pay rises to $18M on ‘special award’
The incentive is meant in part to keep him from leaving the insurer. Read More
Read MoreMass. tech firms adjust high-profile events in reaction to coronavirus
With the coronavirus outbreak wreaking havoc on everything from the U.S. stock market to the global economy, local tech companies with a global presence are encouraging employees to work remotely and making high-attendance events virtual. Read More
Read MoreNewton voters approve 800-unit Northland development
Some 18,565 Newton voters voted to allow the 23-acre mixed-use project to move forward. Read More
Read MoreJohn McEnroe, in Boston, talks tennis culture, Laver Cup and social media
The tennis legend-turned-commentator is looking for his first win in the Laver Cup when the tournament comes to Boston in September. Read More
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