Archive for September 2020

The grant program is aimed at helping cities and towns rework curbs, sidewalks, streets and parking spots to create areas for socially distanced walking, commerce, dining and other outdoor activities. Read More

The state’s largest private employer has decided not to participate in President Donald Trump’s payroll tax deferral, saying it would put too much of a strain on employees. Read More

For nearly two decades, Cambridge Savings Bank and Caritas Communities have partnered to help low-income and previously homeless people find a permanent home. Read More

Some of the state’s most charitable companies stepped up giving this year to support populations most impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, and provide funding and supplies to frontline workers. Read More

Compass Working Capital works with low-income families to build assets and financial capabilities. Clients come into its offices to work with personal-finance counselors and learn ways to increase their savings, credit scores, earnings and to reduce their debt. Read More

For a decade, Kate Walsh has helmed Boston Medical Center. But it was her work during the coronavirus pandemic that caused her to be named the 2020 winner of the Boston Business Journal’s Lewis Family Foundation CEO Social Leadership Award. Read More

Lou Larocca, founder and CEO of J2 Interactive, partners with EVkids to provide them with financial and technical assistance. Read More

The Dallas-based seed accelerator announced the nine new startups that will make up its eighth cohort, since it was founded in 2013. Read More

With this year’s season kicking off Sept. 10 and teams still at odds over whether to let fans attend, literally billions of dollars in potential spending — and operating losses — hang in the balance. Read More

In many years of M&A lawyering, I’ve come to know that the most effective negotiations start with careful preparation, thoughtful positioning, and a studied focus on the other side. Read More