Archive for September 2021
Boston businesspeople, childhood pals, lead St. Jude’s board of governors
Judy Habib and Paul Ayoub both raised money door-to-door as kids in West Roxbury for St. Jude. Now the two Boston businesspeople lead the hospital’s national board of governors. Read More
Read MoreFive things you need to know, and food halls, finally
Good morning, everyone. Here are the five things you need to know to start your workday. Read More
Read MoreNational Development’s massive Dot Ave. project recalls Southie’s history
The 2 million-square-foot, two-city-block project in South Boston will be called “Iron Works,” harkening back to a company incorporated in 1827 that supplied materials and supplies to soldiers in the Civil War. Read More
Read MoreJim Sherblom went from biotech to the ministry — and back again
"I’m a social impact investor, partly because of my spiritual journey and partly because of my financial experience," Sherblom told the Business Journal. Read More
Read MoreMass. Covid-19 test makers poised to meet demand following Biden order
Local diagnostic makers like PerkinElmer Inc. and Eurofins Inc. have spent the last year and a half supplying Covid-19 tests to governments, school districts and businesses. But after President Biden’s announcement, they’re expecting more demand. Read More
Read MoreFormlabs’ Somerville HQ sells for $36M
The 58,156-square-foot building dates to 1870 and was recently renovated. Read More
Read MoreBrewers still facing supply chain woes, spurring price increases
As consumers return to taprooms, brewers are still facing supply chain issues on everything from cans to cardboard to chicken wings. Many are raising their prices as a result. Read More
Read MoreOwner of Darryl’s to open casual eatery on Northeastern campus
Nia Grace, the owner of Darryl’s Corner Bar & Kitchen and co-founder of the Boston Black Hospitality Coalition, is opening a casual dining eatery at an apartment building at Northeastern University. Read More
Read MoreGinkgo Bioworks shares rise on first day of trading under ‘DNA’
Ginkgo raised about $1.6 billion through its public offering, which was accomplished via a reverse merger with a special-purpose acquisition company, or SPAC, called Soaring Eagle Acquisition Corp. It’s one of the largest in biotech history. Read More
Read MoreAfter strong Q2, Hasbro pays down another $300M in debt
Hasbro Inc. continues to reduce its borrowing position with the repayment of another $300 million in debt. Read More
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