Archive for May 2021
BizSpotlight: Cataldo Ambulance Service Inc.
Somerville, MA (May 26, 2021) Cataldo continues to Read More
Read MoreMass. bankruptcy lawyers reflect on trends in their practices
With this week’s List, the Business Journal revisits the topic of Bankruptcy Law in Massachusetts after a long absence. Read More
Read MoreCVS offers Super Bowl tickets, cruise trips to incentivize vaccinations
CVS Health is trying to incentivize people to get vaccinated, offering Super Bowl tickets, cruises, flights and cash. Read More
Read MoreZoning amendment could halt Somerville’s lab boom, says panel
A proposed zoning amendment would limit the height of rooftop mechanical systems in certain zoning districts within the city. Read More
Read MoreWill Somerville’s next mayor maintain the focus on biotech?
With Somerville Mayor Joe Curtatone leaving office this fall, the city’s investment in creating a new biotech hub — and whether life sciences companies will be incentivized to move to Somerville — will be a big test for whoever takes his place. Read More
Read MoreHow this SVP grew her leadership skills in a male-dominated workforce
C200, a global organization for women business leaders works to place women in C-Suite, by hosting its C-Ahead incubator, a program that connects businesswomen around the country into a community filled with opportunities to learn and network with seasoned business leaders. Read More
Read MoreAfter tenure marked by pandemic, vaping crisis, DPH commissioner steps down
After dealing with back-to-back public health crises, Department of Public Health Commissioner Monica Bharel will step down from the position on June 18. Read More
Read MoreIs Somerville the latest ‘next Kendall Square’?
Describing areas as “the next Kendall Square” is a common theme for real estate developers looking to build labs outside of the Cambridge biotech mecca. Boston’s Seaport has become the region’s second-largest biotech cluster behind Kendall Square, with myriad lab developments proposed or underway in neighboring South Boston, South End and Watertown. But with massive…
Read MoreSalem brewer sparks national #MeToo movement in craft beer industry
Brienne Allan, production manager for Notch Brewing in Salem, asked her Instagram followers if they had encountered sexism in the craft-beer industry. The flood of responses, testimonials and complaints about harassment, condescension and abuse from the country have been nothing short of explosive — with several industry leaders and executives apologizing and stepping down. Read More
Read MoreState funding cuts threaten to worsen inequities among colleges and universities
A new report from the State Higher Education Executive Officers Association shows that 32 states have not increased higher-education funding to pre-2008 levels. Read More
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