Archive for June 2020
Eastern’s Bob Rivers: ‘I didn’t think I’d be the CEO who took the bank public’
Eastern Bank’s chief executive outlined to the Business Journal about the surprise move to go public, and how he believes it will make Eastern a $40 billion bank within a decade. Read More
Read MoreLack of transparency would thwart small business recovery
A detailed report in April on the status of businesses across industries paints an ominous picture. Unless we confront the problem with full transparency, millions of small businesses could close their doors forever. Read More
Read More‘Take her down’: Inside the strange criminal harassment case against ex-eBay employees
A play-by-play of what federal prosecutors allege happened between six former eBay employees and the married couple behind an e-commerce blog. Read More
Read MoreNew SBA PPP rules allow for bigger salaries. But there’s a catch.
New guidance makes it clear how much forgiveness owners can expect. Read More
Read MoreEastern Bank, the country’s largest mutual bank, files to go public
The move is sure to send shockwaves through the state’s banking sector, with the lender aiming to raise as much as $2 billion through the offering. Read More
Read MoreHere’s our 2020 list of the fastest-growing public companies in Mass.
Life science companies continue to be good medicine for the Business Journal’s list of the fastest-growing public companies in Massachusetts, accounting for about 36 of the top 50 firms on this year’s list. Read More
Read MoreFitness CEO Kelly Brabants turns to social media to raise $70K for charity
The founder and CEO of Boston-based workout clothing brand Booty by Brabants spoke with the Business Journal about her popular fitness classes, the company, and her fundraising efforts. Read More
Read MoreWyss Institute gets $16M to repurpose FDA-approved drugs for Covid-19
Researchers at Harvard’s Wyss Institute are partnering with institutions across the U.S. on a new project using old materials. Read More
Read MoreFive things you need to know today, and a tough week for newsrooms
Good morning, friends. Here are the five things you need to know to start your workday, plus who’s raising money, who’s cutting jobs and why it’s been a tough week for newsrooms. Read More
Read MoreOp-ed: Make Covid-19 health care regs permanent
Home care organizations add value to the healthcare continuum by providing much-needed care in the lowest-cost environment. Read More
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