Archive for June 2021
SBA to open Targeted EIDL Advance cash grant to all eligible businesses soon
So far the cash grant program, in which small businesses can get an initial grant of $10,000 and potentially a follow-up grant of $5,000, has been invitation only. Read More
Read MoreWebsite builder startup gains $20M in Series A funding
Unlike traditional website builders such as Wix or Squarespace that offer pre-made templates, Prismic says it’s about building individual branded sections. Read More
Read MoreFive things you need to know today, and Biogen’s big win
Good morning, folks. Here are the five things you need to know to get your day started, and a few thoughts on Biogen’s big win with approval for the first drug to treat Alzheimer’s disease in decades. Read More
Read More#WFH Chronicles: Reemergence reimagined
As the pandemic winds down and we emerge from isolation, I hope we resist the urge to go back to the ridiculous pace of the Before Times. Read More
Read MoreVecna Robotics names new CEO as demand for warehouse robots climbs
Craig Malloy is the third top executive at Vecna Robotics since early 2018. He’s replacing Daniel Theobald, who co-founded the company three years ago as well as, two decades earlier, the larger healthcare tech company from which it spun out of, Vecna. Read More
Read MoreGroup for professionals of color plans fall conference in Boston
The Boston Men’s Dinner Group, a local professional networking organization for men of color with a growing national profile, will host a multi-day, in-person event. Read More
Read MoreOutdoor retailer REI plans small-format store in Cambridge Crossing
The outdoor equipment store will house a collection of products curated to the Greater Boston community, as well as a specialized bike shop. Read More
Read MoreScenes of the heat wave in downtown Boston (PHOTOS)
As Boston’s heat wave stretches into a fourth day on Tuesday, BBJ’s award-winning photographer, Gary Higgins, was out and about on Monday catching scenes of workers in the city, some in suits and ties, some doing hard labor, and others simply relaxing or trying to cool down with an iced drink. Read More
Read MoreScenes of the heave wave in downtown Boston (PHOTOS)
As Boston’s heat wave stretches into a fourth day on Tuesday, BBJ’s award-winning photographer, Gary Higgins, was out and about on Monday catching scenes of workers in the city, some in suits and ties, some doing hard labor, and others simply relaxing or trying to cool down with an iced drink. Read More
Read MoreSBA still processing PPP loans with hold codes — and the funding is officially gone
There was concern among experts about whether the SBA would end up leaving PPP loan funding on the table. Read More
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