Archive for April 2020
Gillette donates masks, money and products for COVID-19 relief
Procter & Gamble Co. is boosting its Gillette division’s contributions to coronavirus relief efforts, including giving thousands of N95 respirator face masks from its inventory to hospitals. Read More
Read MoreState launches business-backed fund for COVID-19 relief efforts
The fund is already stocked with more than $13 million, drawing contributions from the likes of the One8 Foundation and Boston Foundation. Read More
Read MoreNot done yet: Here’s what could — or should — be in the next small business stimulus bill
The novel coronavirus continues to exact a mounting toll on the economy. Here’s what business advocates expect to see in additional congressional aid. Read More
Read MoreWayfair shares jump as sales of home office furnishings soar
The Boston-based internet retailer said it’s seeing strong sales of home office products, playroom items and recreation products amid the pandemic and resulting need to set up home offices. Read More
Read MoreMIT, Partners Health, facing shortages, solve problems for the nation
Tens of millions of disposable face shields are needed monthly to protect front-line health care workers from being infected by the coronavirus. And thanks to work at MIT and other Boston-area research institutions, a nationwide need may soon be met. Read More
Read MoreBoston hotels ‘may face stigma’ due to coronavirus-linked Biogen meeting
Boston’s hotel industry has been devastated by the coronavirus pandemic. Read More
Read MoreHow high will unemployment go?
There are actually two figures the Bureau of Labor Statistics uses to estimate employment levels in the U.S. Read More
Read MoreFormer gene-silencing rivals bury the hatchet with new partnership
By working together, the companies will create a unified front against two other rivals: Vertex Pharmaceuticals and Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals. Read More
Read MoreA look inside the new field hospital at the Boston Convention Center
Over the weekend, a 1,000-bed field hospital for coronavirus patients was set up inside the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center that could start accepting patients as soon as this week. Read More
Read MoreUncertainty is dominating VC activity, but experts see signs for hope
All signs suggest that the global pandemic has significantly slowed both the size and pace of venture capital deals, but some experts say the environment could result in new, innovative startups. Read More
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