Archive for August 2020
Here’s what is stopping Congress from forgiving PPP loans
Earlier this week, two Washington lawmakers introduced a bill to forgive all PPP loans under $150,000. But there may be a reason why this bill could get stuck again — similar to others floated in the past month. Read More
Read MoreBBJ announces 2020 CFO of Year Award honorees
The BBJ’s CFO of the Year Awards recognize chief financial officers who make a difference in their companies, organizations and communities. This year’s awards are particularly meaningful as these business executives have helped steer their organizations through the coronavirus pandemic and subsequent financial crisis. Read More
Read MoreCalifornia officials sign deal with Mass. diagnostics company
The effort could help the state contain the coronavirus, and assist in reopening efforts, according to a local lawmaker. Read More
Read MoreLocal biopharma CEOs discuss how Covid has revamped the industry’s image
While nearly half of Americans have a more positive view of the industry, it still must contend with an erosion of trust, the CEOs said. Read More
Read MoreEaton Vance writes down stake in firm struggling during Covid-19
The writedown was a sour note in what in some other ways was a bounceback quarter for the Boston-based asset manager. Read More
Read MoreTo deter opioid theft, CVS puts time-delay safes in Mass. pharmacies
CVS Health is adding time delay safes to all 446 of its Massachusetts pharmacies, in an effort to deter theft and limit diversion of opioids. Read More
Read MoreFDA approves blood test for cancer detection by Foundation Medicine
Local diagnostics firm Foundation Medicine, a subsidiary of drug giant Roche, has received clearance from the FDA to begin selling its liquid cancer biopsy test. Read More
Read MoreColleges face new financial threat as thousands of students petition for tuition discounts
The petitions come as a growing number of schools clear their campuses to combat new Covid-19 outbreaks while also setting the stage for tough negotiations with students and their families in the months ahead, should the virus’ spread continue. Read More
Read MoreFirst person: Working and schooling from home? You’re not alone.
A first-person account from a Boston lawyer and mom, the first of an occasional series of Boston Business Journal essays written by working parents whose children will be schooling from home while they’re working from home. Read More
Read MoreCogito looking to raise $25M, documents show
The AI company’s previous investors include New York Life Ventures, the venture wing of Salesforce.com Inc. and the growth equity division of Goldman Sachs. Read More
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