Archive for April 2020
Bernie Rubin, co-founder of Bernie & Phyl’s Furniture, dies at 82
His family confirmed his death in a statement, and cited COVID-19 as the cause. “He was kind, hard-working, fair and, above all, loved his family — which included his entire extended Bernie & Phyl’s family,” the statement from the family said. Read More
Read MoreThis apparel manufacturer is making 1M gowns to help fight pandemic
Normally, it can take between six and 18 months to develop a new product, according to Brenna Nan Schneider, founder and CEO of 99Degrees, a manufacturer of apparel and wearable tech. Her team learned to make reusable and disposable isolation gowns in three weeks. Read More
Read MoreBain’s impact fund invested in Bamboo Sushi. Things soured soon after.
Kristofor Lofgren’s lawsuit, filed Wednesday, provides an inside look at what went wrong after Bain’s $15 million investment. Read More
Read More#WFH Chronicles: How leaders can and must stay connected
We all know people who are particularly vulnerable as our working-from-home time drags on. They need some of our strength. Here’s how we, as managers, can provide it. Read More
Read More3D card startup Lovepop begins manufacturing protective equipment
This Boston-based startup and onetime Shark Tank contestant is using its facilities to manufacture face shields. Read More
Read MoreMass. joins six Northeastern states to examine reopening economy
The Bay State joins Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware in the coalition. Read More
Read MoreGillette is making COVID-19 face shields for hospitals
Gillette parent Procter & Gamble has rapidly begun making and delivering face shields needed by hospital workers amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More
Read MoreMore than 85,000 lose power statewide
Massachusetts residents, already homebound due to state efforts aimed at curbing the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, were dealing with widespread power outages Read More
Read MoreAlnylam plans Cambridge expansion after $2B investment
The Cambridge drug developer has signed a deal with The Blackstone Group’s life sciences business that revolves around the forthcoming hypercholesterolemia drug. Read More
Read MoreMass. auto insurers join larger competitors in cutting premiums
The carriers have been pushed by state regulators to offer refunds, since driving is down significantly thanks to the coronavirus pandemic. Read More
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