Archive for February 2021

Despite how essential childcare has proven — operating on-site even as many K-12 schools have gone to remote learning — the pandemic has shown how much more investment the system needs. Operators of preschools and daycares say they welcome greater involvement from the business community, not just in terms of public advocacy, but with technical…

Mass General Brigham began the fiscal year on solid financial footing as it looks toward nearly $2 billion in capital projects. The health system reported $130 million in operating income on $3.836 billion in revenue in the first quarter of 2021, which ended in December. That compares to a $45.5 million operating income on $3.593…

Boston City Council President Kim Janey, who will become acting mayor if Marty Walsh is confirmed by senators as President Joe Biden’s labor chief, has brought on a slew of bold-faced names from the business community to her mayoral transition committee. Read More

Greater Boston’s construction industry took a big hit in the past year amid the coronavirus pandemic, with construction starts in the region down 27% in 2020 compared with the year prior, according to new data from Dodge Data & Analytics. The drop is likely to cause a ripple effect among Greater Boston’s construction industry for…

Browning the Green Space is a nonprofit designed to create pathways to employment in the clean energy space. One goal is to provide training, internships and virtual field trip opportunities to those living in underrepresented communities. Read More

“We recognize that the call center will be a better option for many older adults who may not have someone to help them book an appointment online,” Gov. Charlie Baker said. Read More

The group says errors and problems are hampering small business owners’ efforts to secure the forgivable loans. Read More

The challenges of 2020 have accelerated the adoption of new technologies that allow people to stay home. We hear a lot about utilizing Zoom to stay connected, but other technologies are helping us enjoy our nests and have time to focus on the things we enjoy around the house. Read More

Focus Technology, a leading provider of next-gener Read More

Vor Biopharma has raised $177 million in an upsized initial public offering and is trading on the Nasdaq exchange amid a continuing bull market for biotech. The Cambridge-based company co-owned by the author of “The Emperor of All Maladies" is the second Massachusetts biotech IPO of 2021, and one of at least nine biotech firms…