Archive for August 2020
Five things you need to know today, and a do-it-yourself weekend
Good morning, friends. Here are the five things you need to know to get your busy day started. Read More
Read MoreBoston may become a Covid-19 hotspot again, says study
A new study offers a dire warning for the Northeast, that as the coronavirus pandemic continues into the fall, cities like Boston could be hit with a resurgence of Covid-19 cases. Read More
Read MoreInsurers report millions in gains as pandemic sidelined health care spending
The three largest insurers in Massachusetts reported substantial gains in the second quarter as patients kept paying health insurance premiums but largely didn’t seek out services. Read More
Read MoreLong-time finance exec, professor Morris McInnes dead at 80
A "real gentleman and a scholar," Morris McInnes was long considered a leader in Boston’s community of professional services executives. Read More
Read MoreForm D Friday: Nanotech, robotics, energy companies raise $172M
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 MoreColleges and universities brace for deep cuts as states scramble to plug budget gaps
Another crucial source of revenue — taxpayer support — is on the chopping block as states and cities scramble to plug fast-expanding budget holes brought on by the coronavirus pandemic. Read More
Read MoreBoston-based ISP offers debt forgiveness program to customers
The telecom provider explains why it is wiping out customers’ pandemic debt. Read More
Read MorePay the house: Draftkings owes entry-fee taxes, says IRS
As sports begin a slow return, daily fantasy sports companies could potentially owe millions more in taxes due to new government guidance on tax rules. Read More
Read MoreCovid-19 vaccine maker raises $213M in IPO
One of the leading players in the race for a Covid-19 vaccine launched on the Nasdaq stock market, raising at least $213 million, and saw its share price more than triple on its first day of trading. Read More
Read MoreFor CIO Adriana ‘Andi’ Karaboutis, tech leadership is about learning every day
For Adriana ‘Andi’ Karaboutis, lifelong learning and taking technology leadership lessons across industries is her ‘thesis.’ She has been named 2020 Boston CIO of the Year Leadership Award winner by the Boston CIO Leadership Association. Read More
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