Archive for June 2021
Businesses urge lawmakers to reject ‘millionaires tax’
More than 150 Massachusetts companies are urging lawmakers to reject the so-called ‘millionaire’s tax’ in advance of a vote set for this week. Read More
Read MoreMany employers aren’t capitalizing on new vaccine PTO tax credit
Employers can get thousands of dollars in tax credits for providing paid time off for the Covid-19 vaccine, but many aren’t taking advantage of the opportunity. Here are some tips for how to cash in. Read More
Read MoreSBA aims to raise Economic Injury Disaster Loan limit to $2M in coming months
An increase would follow the agency earlier this year raising the cap to $500,000 from its original $150,000 limit. Read More
Read MoreWS Development’s massive Fenway project: A block-by-block breakdown
The 2.1 million-square-foot mixed-use development is proposed across 5.32 acres surrounding Fenway Park, the oldest active baseball park in the U.S. Read More
Read MorePrimary care company Iora Health acquired for $2.1B
Boston-based Iora Health will be acquired by 1Life Healthcare, Inc in a deal valued at $2.1 billion. Read More
Read MoreThis ’50 on Fire’ startup is a trailblazer in voice automation
Recognized two years ago as a BostInno ‘50 on Fire’ honoree, a local voice assistant development company has forged partnerships with several household names, including Google and the Philadelphia Eagles. Read More
Read MoreBiogen’s Alzheimer’s drug wins FDA approval
After months of anticipation, Biogen Inc. (Nasdaq: BIIB) has won a coveted — but controversial — approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for aducanumab, its blockbuster drug to treat early-onset Alzheimer’s disease. Read More
Read MoreDeloitte snags another big Boston firm as a client, this time from PwC
Deloitte has been on a winning streak of late when it comes to scoring auditing work from large Massachusetts companies. Read More
Read MoreDiversified Healthcare Trust taps Jennifer Francis as CEO
Francis had served as president and chief operating officer since 2018. Read More
Read MoreThe five-letter word that could make or break your work-from-home strategy
Experts say it will take a delicate balance to succeed when crafting your company’s work-from-home strategy. It may all come down to a five-letter word. Read More
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