Archive for May 2020

We understand that quarantine fatigue may be setting in after nearly two months of lockdown. But it’s the last thing we need right now. Read More

Quick Base Inc., a Cambridge-based software company that was acquired last year by a private equity firm, has appointed a new chief executive officer with public company experience as the former CEO retires. Read More

Pine Manor College, a financially struggling higher education institution in Chestnut Hill, has reached an agreement with neighboring Boston College. Read More

The report encourages faculty and university leaders to approach an online fall semester with optimism and a “growth mindset.” Colleges and universities across the country are currently planning for multiple scenarios for the fall semester, not knowing whether they will be allowed to bring students back to campus in a few months while the U.S.…

“I would love to be able to open everything up tomorrow,” Gov. Charlie Baker said. “That would be an incredibly irresponsible thing to do.” Read More

The company created by created by Amazon Inc., Berkshire Hathaway and JPMorgan Chase has confirmed reports that Atul Gawande will step down as CEO of the company, and will serve instead as chairman. Read More

Small-business applicants have to pay special attention to which version of SBA guidance applies to them. Read More

The big takeaway: Requests for rent relief mounted — and in most cases were granted — as the economy transitioned from slight turbulence during the pandemic’s early days to a full-blown state of crisis. Read More

The company made the decision about its Boston and Springfield locations ahead of anticipated guidance from the Baker administration about reopening the Massachusetts economy. Read More