Archive for August 2021
MGM Resorts to sell Springfield property; no change in casino operations
The sale includes MGM Growth Properties’ pending deal to buy the land and buildings at MGM Springfield for $400 million. Neither sale is expected to impact day-to-day operations at the casino. Read More
Read MoreFive things you need to know, and your out-of-office message is boring
Good morning, Boston. Here are the five things you need to know to start your busy business day, plus HubSpot’s new CEO, more mandates, and the power of creative out-of-office messages. Read More
Read MoreLargest employers in the Bay State swell their ranks by a third over a decade
The stock market and earnings reports show many of the largest companies have done well during the pandemic, but data shows that small businesses and new business starts have also been durable. Read More
Read MoreThe Petri Dish: Vertex CEO joins Ginkgo’s board, Moderna steps into cancer
While some in the life sciences industry create drugs and devices to tackle the Covid-19 pandemic, their colleagues are busy as ever raising money, testing new drugs, expanding facilities and more. Here’s The Petri Dish, a roundup of news that may get overlooked amid the influx of Greater Boston life sciences and health care happenings.…
Read MoreExclusive: Boston’s Companyon Ventures raises $27.5M for 2nd fund
The second fund follows what Lazay called a "proof of concept" fund of just over $1 million that Companyon Ventures raised in 2016, when the firm launched. Read More
Read MoreMayoral candidates call for NYC-style vaccine mandate in Boston
Four of the five major candidates are endorsing a proof-of-vaccination requirement for customers at indoor businesses like restaurants. The only holdout? The candidate currently occupying the mayor’s office. Read More
Read MoreYamini Rangan to succeed Brian Halligan as HubSpot CEO
Brian Halligan is stepping down from his position as founding CEO of HubSpot Inc. after 15 years in the role, and four months after a snowmobile accident forced him to step back from day-to-day involvement in the company. Read More
Read MoreCVS posts healthy revenue growth in Q2 as it plots more growth
CVS Health posted higher revenues and disclosed plans to invest millions in its own workforce as part of the second quarter earnings posted Wednesday. Read More
Read MoreRestaurant supply company TriMark expands to Bellingham
The 345,000-square-foot Bellingham Distribution Center facility was developed without a specific tenant committed to the space. Read More
Read MoreBiogen, Eisai to push for fast FDA approval for second Alzheimer’s drug
Biogen Inc. (Nasdaq: BIIB) and its Japanese partner, Eisai, plan to push for a fast approval for their second Alzheimer’s disease drug, lecanemab, following the June U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval of Aduhelm. Read More
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