Archive for April 2020
CBD lawsuit against Mass. company claims botched extraction led to losses
The criminal case had alarmed the hemp industry. Read More
Read MorePPP 2.0? Here’s how some business groups propose overhauling the loan program
They’re pitching for more help with reopening and direct subsides in future congressional stimulus bills. Read More
Read MoreBoston biopharma startup pivots pipeline with reverse-merger after trial failure
Boston biopharma startup resTORbio Inc. is revamping its pipeline to focus on cancer cell therapies through a reverse-merger. Read More
Read MoreEditorial: Decision delays are hurting Mass. businesses
The governor may have done more harm than good to businesses by waiting until the last minute to announce an extension of the shutdown, and then only extending it by two weeks. Read More
Read MoreLayoffs, furloughs prompt 45K to change insurance
Tens of thousands of people in Massachusetts have changed their insurance coverage in the last two months, as the coronavirus has forced company layoffs and reduced the salaries. Read More
Read MoreDramatic drop in average PPP loan size in round 2
Changes in how the SBA is accepting and processing PPP loan applications are resulting in a dramatic shift in loan recipients. Read More
Read MoreGE’s profits take bigger-than-expected hit from Covid-19
When GE executives last spoke about the virus’ potential impact, in early March, the company was operating in a different world. Read More
Read MoreQ&A with life sciences landlord: ‘Things will never again be quite the same’
Alexandria Real Estate founder Joel Marcus spoke with the Business Journal on how the REIT is handling running essential laboratories and what the company is considering for future development in Boston and Cambridge. Read More
Read MoreCVS, UPS expand drone service to Florida retirement community
UPS is sending its drone airline on a new route in the battle against COVID-19. Read More
Read MoreCentury Bank to hire roaming squad of nurses to monitor employees
The move is the latest example of a Boston-area employer thinking creatively about ways to safely gather employees in offices during the Covid-19 pandemic. Read More
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