Archive for April 2021
Home decor giant Wayfair to open office in Austin, make 200 tech hires
This Boston company has been booming during the pandemic. Now it’s growing out of its home city and plans to open an office in Austin and hire hundreds for tech roles. Big offices in the Bay Area and Toronto are in the works, too. Read More
Read MoreHarvard professor sheds light on the ‘hidden curriculum’ on elite campuses
While schools have become increasingly diverse over the past decade, students from wealthy backgrounds, not mention low-income students who attended private high schools, arrive far more prepared to make the most out of their college experiences, Jack said. Read More
Read MorePot legalization helps prop up demand for real estate, says Realtors group
While the coronavirus pandemic has put a damper on commercial real estate, the industry is getting a boost from a somewhat unexpected place: cannabis. Read More
Read MoreFive things you need to know today, plus does your boss trust you this much?
Good morning, friends, and Happy Earth Day. Here are the 5 Things You Need to Know in Boston business news, plus LeVar Burton’s latest role, a happy 125th, and the CEO who trusts his employees way more than your boss trusts you. Read More
Read More5 Minutes With… Lois Quam of Pathfinder International
Lois Quam is CEO of the United States for Pathfinder International, a global women’s health organization based in Watertown that focuses on maternal health and equity. Read More
Read MoreEditorial: Reinstate the charitable deduction
The state Senate still has a chance to include the charitable deduction in its version of the budget. It’s well past the time for the will of the voters to be fulfilled on this issue. Read More
Read MoreWaters Corp. names new CFO amid exec reshuffling
Milford-based life sciences firm Waters Corp., one of the largest publicly traded companies in Massachusetts, has a new chief financial officer as the company sees a shakeup within its executive suite. Read More
Read More‘We are fortunate’: Onapsis CEO talks community, charity and giving back
Onapsis CEO Mariano Nuñez, a 2020 BBJ 40 Under 40 honoree, shares his company’s philosophy on community, charity and giving back. Read More
Read MoreBank of America CEO Brian Moynihan addresses return to office, economic recovery
Bank of America Corp. hosted its second virtual shareholder meeting on Tuesday with topics ranging from back-to-office plans to the branch network. Read More
Read MoreMassport scores win in legal fight with car-sharing app Turo
Massport sued Turo in 2019, claiming it was offering car rentals at Logan without the agency’s permission and without charging the taxes and fees that its more traditional competitors must collect from customers. Read More
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