Archive for May 2020
Mass. golf courses allowed to open, with limits
Massachusetts is the last state to allow golf courses to open, according to the National Golf Foundation. Representatives from the state’s golf industry have been pushing state government officials to allow people on their courses. Read More
Read MoreIron Mountain stock jumps on Q1 earnings
The Boston-based real estate investment trust specializes in physical document storage. Read More
Read MoreDunkin’ defers rent payments for 900 franchise locations
The Canton-based operator of Dunkin’ and Baskin-Robbins restaurants said the novel coronavirus will likely affect its business "for an extended period of time." Read More
Read MoreMass. unemployment claims approach 1 million since pandemic’s start
The figure includes people filing for traditional unemployment benefits as well as a temporary federal program to help gig workers and others during the pandemic. Read More
Read MoreFor PPP recipients: You may be subject to whistleblower lawsuits under false claims law
For the vast majority of small businesses that received money under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) initiative, the structure of the loan terms may have inadvertently exposed them to a well-known, but rarely used, federal law. Read More
Read MoreNeiman Marcus files for bankruptcy
The company has about $4.7 billion in debt. Read More
Read MoreBizSpotlight: The Computer Merchant Ltd.
TCM celebrates 40 years of business success and de Read More
Read MoreFDA OK’s first-ever use of gene-editing tool CRISPR to tackle Covid-19
In “an absolutely historic moment for biotech and healthcare,” the experimental gene-editing technology CRISPR is set to be used by the masses to diagnose COVID-19. Read More
Read More5 Minutes With… Priya Lane of BizGrow and Lawyers for Civil Rights
The director of the Lawyers for Civil Rights’ BizGrow program says she’s as busy, if not busier, than ever, helping small-business owners who have taken her program’s workshops in the past and are now struggling for survival. Read More
Read MoreEditorial: Small step, big help as governor opens doors for business
Last week, we criticized Baker for waiting until the last minute to extend the end of the business shutdown for two weeks. This week, we’re encouraged see signs that Baker is willing to make decisions ahead of schedule in order to help businesses. Read More
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