Archive for July 2020
Capital One’s PPP rollout was roundly criticized. Now we know how many loans it approved.
More than 4.8 million businesses have gotten PPP loans so far. But not many stemmed from Capital One. Read More
Read MoreHave PPP loans helped save jobs? New research weighs in
A new academic paper says the first round of loans issued through the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program didn’t always go to those most in need of the funding. Read More
Read MoreIQHQ plans office, lab campus near Cambridge’s Alewife station
The California-based biotech developer has bought GCP Applied Technologies’ Cambridge headquarters campus. Read More
Read MoreWhy some Boston law and CPA firms took big PPP loans, but others didn’t
Many of the largest Massachusetts law and accounting firms that were eligible for the PPP applied for — and received — loans, saying revenue projections in early April looked bleak enough that they felt they needed to use the program to save jobs. But at least a few did not, with one managing partner saying he…
Read MoreBizSpotlight: The Black Dog
Shop all new styles at The Black Dog Tavern Compan Read More
Read MorePR and lobbying firm O’Neill merges with D.C. firm
O’Neill and Associates is carving out its public relations practice and merging it with a Washington, D.C. firm that has New England ties. Read More
Read MoreBizSpotlight: Focus Technology
Focus Technology, a leading provider of next-gener Read More
Read MoreHarvard, MIT sue ICE over new rules for international students
Harvard University and MIT are suing the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement over new rules affecting international students’ ability to study online while in the country. Read More
Read MoreLocal university leaders blast new rules for international students
Local universities and college leaders and advocates have come out against new guidance affecting international students released by Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Monday. Higher education leaders said the new guidance could disrupt international students’ education and research and harm campuses, during an already difficult time for the sector. Read More
Read MoreFive things you need to know today, and I just learned a cool new term
Good morning, friends. Here are the 5 Things You Need to Know to get your workday started, plus a cool new term I just learned. Read More
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