Archive for June 2020
Form D Friday: Agritech, AI companies lead this week’s $84M total fundraise
Form D Friday is a Boston Business Journal feature highlighting regulatory filings from Boston-area companies raising capital for new projects or expanding their businesses. Read More
Read MoreMicrosoft stores in Mass. to permanently close
The stores had all closed at the outset of the pandemic. Read More
Read MoreVertex donates to BU’s new Center for Antiracist Research
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc.’s foundation is helping establish Boston University’s Center for Antiracist Research. Read More
Read MoreFirst-ever drug by Needham biotech gets FDA approval at long last
The approval comes four years after Chiasma had hoped to launch a drug for the rare hormone disorder that afflicted actor and professional wrestler Andre the Giant. Read More
Read MoreThe week in bankruptcies: One local company files for protection
For the year, Boston has recorded 34 business bankruptcy filings. Read More
Read MoreCiting pandemic, Gov. Baker revamps economic development bill
His administration is adding $35 million to the months-old legislative package, with proposed new funding for businesses in low-income communities. Read More
Read MoreRestaurant owners present new menu of government reforms
Boston-area restaurant owners call for relief in rent payments and state taxes, and more minority representation. Read More
Read MoreAkouos doubles competitor’s raise with $213M IPO
Boston gene therapy startup Akouos Inc. surged past its IPO goals Friday. Read More
Read MoreKoya Leadership Partners aims to diversify industry leadership
Even though she had never worked in the executive-search field, Katie Bouton noticed what she thought was a huge unmet need within the sector, based on her observations as a human-resources manager at both for-profit and non-profit organizations. Read More
Read MoreOp-ed: Behavioral health must remain a priority
The impact of Covid-19 is being felt by everyone. For children and families who have been dealing with mental-health issues, the challenges presented by the crisis have the potential to be even more daunting. Read More
Read More