Archive for April 2021
Olaris founder Liz O’Day works to make personalized medicine a reality
O’Day has founded a for-profit biotech company and a nonprofit organization, and says she’s working to help the world return not only to ‘some version of normal but hopefully even better.’ Read More
Read MoreRemote work is driving growth in software development firms
Accelerated digital transformation, fast migration to the cloud, higher demand for communication tools for remote workers and e-commerce software to reach homebound customers — these are just some of the software development trends that will continue to shape the software industry in 2021. Read More
Read MoreBoston mayoral candidates call for higher fees on developers
Marty Walsh hiked the linkage fees on developers by 42% in his last weeks in office, but at least two mayoral contenders expressed interest Thursday in a further increase. The fees pay for affordable housing and workforce training. Read More
Read More‘Dramatic’ boost expected as Logan Airport activity creeps up
As travelers prioritize getaways to popular tourist destinations over business travel, Logan International Airport’s rebound is still lagging behind other airports around the country. But officials there are expecting a "dramatic increase." Read More
Read MoreLowe’s plans to hire more than 1,000 people in Mass.
The open positions at Lowe’s, which include overnight and daytime roles, are available for any qualified applicant 18 years of age or older, from students and military service members to retirees. Read More
Read MoreOp-ed: We need MCAS data to drive equitable educational recovery
"Massachusetts is used to leading the nation in K-12 education. But that overall ranking obscures large, persistent inequities in student opportunity and achievement," two leaders in the business community write. "These inequities would remain hidden without data from MCAS." Read More
Read MoreStarbucks says U.S. customers are back to making their morning coffee runs
It’s a good sign for the Seattle-based chain as it recovers from the pandemic. Read More
Read MoreHow hot is the life sciences sector? Boston Properties, Alexandria CEOs weigh in.
2021 is shaping up to be a good year to be a lab developer, according to two big Boston landlords. Read More
Read MoreHiring in a labor shortage: Four tips for winning the battle for talent
With labor shortages hitting metro areas around the nation, it’s a jobseeker’s market. Here are four strategies for winning the battle for talent in a tight market. Read More
Read MoreCVS targets early-stage tech companies with $100M
CVS Health is looking to invest $100 million in early stage companies focused on making health care more accessible and affordable. Read More
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