Archive for September 2021
How BlackRock, other real estate investors are factoring ESG, climate risk into CRE
ESG, shorthand for environmental, social and corporate governance, is becoming a bigger factor in real estate investment criteria. Read More
Read MoreCollege president turnover sees an uptick in 2021. What’s driving the churn?
Experts point to several factors impacting the increase in presidential movement in recent months. Read More
Read MoreHarvard professor launches stem cell startup with $72M
One platform, 70 diseases and $72 million — these underpin the launch of Garuda Therapeutics, a new stem cell startup founded by Harvard professor Dhvanit Shah. Read More
Read MoreWoburn Village revives old mall site with Shake Shack, Caffe Nero and green space
Woburn Village, formerly the Woburn Mall, is the latest in a line of upscale, city-style shopping centers across the Boston area. Read More
Read MoreGinkgo Bioworks is expanding again in Boston’s Seaport
The biotech company company recently went public in a SPAC deal valued at $17.5 billion. Read More
Read MoreThe Petri Dish: Two new CEOs and $40M for anti-aging startup
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. Read More
Read MoreGritstone bio plans move to One Kenmore Square
The California-based drug developer will lease 75,000 square feet at Related Beal’s One Kenmore project. Read More
Read MoreRise Together lays out 2M-square-foot Sullivan Square project
The Boston-based real estate development company aims to incorporate opportunities to build generational wealth in its project which includes office, labs, residential units and a hotel. Read More
Read MoreBraintree software firm EngageSmart raises $338M in IPO
The customer engagement software and integrated payments solutions provider said late Wednesday it plans to sell 13 million shares at $26 apiece, above its previously announced range. Read More
Read MoreFormer MassCEC chief joins predecessor at clean energy company
Stephen Pike, who recently departed as CEO of the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center, is joining FirstLight Power as vice president and general counsel. Read More
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