Archive for September 2021
Boston’s average salary 4th-highest in the U.S., says study
The city comes out on top when it comes to rental prices and traffic, but it also ranks high in terms of average salary, at least compared to other U.S. cities. Read More
Read MoreFive things you need to know today, and where are your co-workers going?
Good morning, Boston. Here are the five things you need to know to start your workday, plus The Big E, fun facts about lighthouses and cannabis, and how many of your co-workers are looking for the exit. Read More
Read MoreHancock to pay for twice-weekly testing for unvaccinated employees
The new policy comes days after President Joe Biden announced that workers at large employers will need to get fully vaccinated against Covid-19 or face weekly testing, at minimum. Read More
Read MoreOne of state’s largest credit unions seeks major expansion
Metro Credit Union is planning to add four branches to a 14-location network and expand membership eligibility to residents of nearly every county in Massachusetts. Read More
Read MoreCybersecurity ratings firm raises $250M to build ‘risk platform’
The funding news comes as U.S. cities and towns, including those in Massachusetts, are increasingly threatened by cyberattacks. Read More
Read MoreRating your risk: Local startup raises big bucks from cyber threats
The funding news comes as U.S. cities and towns, including those in Massachusetts, are increasingly threatened by cyberattacks. Read More
Read MoreCambridge extends cannabis policy favoring disenfranchised applicants
The Cambridge city council voted Monday night to extend its moratorium on recreational cannabis licenses for all but equity applicants for another year, pushing through an emergency order a week before the current moratorium was set to expire. Read More
Read MoreViewpoint: Biden’s pandemic plan overlooks mask mandates and vulnerable populations
Biden’s plan would continue to require the use of masks on interstate transit and federal property and doubles the fine for failure to comply. But it fell short of calling for universal mask policies. Read More
Read MoreFishing group lawsuit challenges federal review of Vineyard Wind project
The 800-megawatt Vineyard Wind I is poised to be the nation’s first utility-scale offshore wind farm. Read More
Read MoreBraintree software firm EngageSmart aims to raise over $349M in its IPO
EngageSmart, a Braintree-based customer engagement software and integrated payments solutions provider, said on Monday it plans to raise $349 million by offering a total of 14,550,000 shares at a price range of $23 to $25. Last month, the company disclosed plans to list its common stock on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol…
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