Archive for June 2020
PPP vs. TARP: Which program offers the biggest ROI for taxpayers?
Two of the largest government-led investment programs for businesses were enacted in the past 12 years. One is already in the books. But what will be the ROI for the other? Read More
Read MoreAlden Shoe sues Bianca de la Garza over its CFO’s alleged embezzled funds
A new lawsuit claims a local shoe company’s ex-CFO embezzled millions of dollars that went to the one-time WCVB anchor’s production company and helped buy her a New York City apartment, a personal shopper, expensive jewelry, and more. Read More
Read MoreAlden Shoe Co. sues Bianca de la Garza over allegedly embezzled funds
A new lawsuit claims a local shoe company’s ex-CFO embezzled millions of dollars that went to the one-time WCVB anchor’s production company and helped buy her a New York City apartment, a personal shopper, expensive jewelry, and more. Read More
Read MoreLogMeIn hires new C-level execs, including one from Amazon
Months after its $4.3 billion sale to private equity, Boston-based LogMeIn Inc. has found a new top financial officer and a new chief of product and technology. Read More
Read MoreBiotech raises $102M to bring RNA products to ‘patients and farmers alike’
With a renewed focus on bringing sustainable biopesticides and a coronavirus vaccine to market, GreenLight Biosciences Inc., the rapidly growing agtech and life sciences firm based in Medford, has brought in $102 million in Series D funding. Read More
Read MoreBBJ releases the 2020 Best Places to Work
The Boston Business Journal has announced its 2020 Best Places to Work honorees — companies that stand out for good during a difficult time for the business community. Read More
Read MoreFive things you need to know today, and a big win for justice.
Here are the five things you need to know to start your day, plus a big win for social justice. Read More
Read MoreWeight loss app Lose It hires new CEO, president
A weight loss app with just over 40 workers in Boston has appointed one of its earliest employees as chief executive. Read More
Read MoreDeloitte scores one of most-lucrative auditing clients in Mass.
The accounting giant is replacing Ernst & Young as auditor for a fast-growing Newton-based real estate firm and five of its real estate investment trusts. Read More
Read MoreIn a first, FDA OK’s local startup’s prescription video game
Boston’ Akili Interactive received FDA permission for the first clinically proven, prescription video game. Read More
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