Archive for July 2021
Report: Boston’s hotel market among nation’s most depressed
Boston hotels stand in an economic depression after experiencing the second-steepest financial losses related to Covid-19 among major U.S. markets, according to a new industry group report. Read More
Read MoreEastern to close 17 branches after Century merger, half of them its own
The closures will leave more than two-thirds of Century’s branch network intact after the merger, which is expected to close in November. Read More
Read MoreRemote work can be stressful. Here’s how employers can support those who work from home
Many employees may be coveting remote work, but WFH can also be stressful. Here are six best practices for supporting the well-being of your remote employees. Read More
Read MoreDavid Ortiz showing lasting marketing power
Former Major League Baseball star David Ortiz is showing his lasting marketing power during the MLB All-Star break. Read More
Read MoreBill Gates doubles down on investment in Beverly wireless startup
The Microsoft co-founder has invested for the second time in Blues Wireless, a Boston area tech company that promises to bring 5G connectivity to a variety of industrial and commercial products. Read More
Read MoreA billion-dollar tax cut for business owners? It’s in the Mass. state budget.
Under a budget provision, owners of pass-through businesses could skirt the $10,000 federal cap on state and local tax deductions. However, they would have to pay more in state-level taxes than they do now. Read More
Read MoreOhio company acquires southeastern Mass. plumbing distributor
A Dayton, Ohio-area distributor of construction and industrial supplies has acquired Simon’s Supply, one of the most well-established plumbing and heating distributors in southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Read More
Read MoreSBA withdraws use of controversial PPP loan forgiveness form
The withdrawal of the form could dramatically speed up the forgiveness process for larger loans. Read More
Read MoreQ&A with a startup CEO looking to disrupt life insurance
With the company’s Predictive Protection technology, the life insurance policies are designed to adapt over time based on changes in a person’s life, so that consumers aren’t overpaying for insurance. Read More
Read MoreWorcester sheriff’s office exec appointed to cannabis oversight group
Gov. Charlie Baker appointed Kimberly Roy to the fifth and final member to the Cannabis Control Commission, filling a post vacant since May. Read More
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