Archive for September 2021
Massachusetts commission lets curbside pickup for recreational cannabis languish
Customers looking to pick up their recreational cannabis orders curbside will now have to go inside the dispensary after the commission chose to let the pandemic-era practice expire. Read More
Read MoreThese are the 25 fastest-growing colleges in the US
A Business Journal analysis of more than 1,500 primarily campus-based, four-year colleges and universities with at least 1,000 students found that while average total enrollment fell 5% between fall 2016 and 2020, roughly one-third of the schools reported enrollment growth during that period. Read More
Read MoreBoston startup fights seniors’ isolation with VR
Boston startup Rendever is trying to combat isolation in seniors by developing a virtual reality platform. Read More
Read MoreMassachusetts’ biggest offshore wind procurement draws just two bids
The state’s third competitive solicitation attracted bids from just Vineyard Wind and Mayflower Wind, a smaller pool of bids than House Speaker Ron Mariano and others were hoping for. Read More
Read MoreReport: SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program lending grew more diverse over time
The Government Accountability Office has weighed in on how the small business forgivable loan program grew more diverse over time. Read More
Read MoreAI use in hiring means women with employment gaps get overlooked
AI was intended to make the recruiting process more efficient. Instead, it’s keeping millions of job seekers from being considered, a Harvard Business School and Accenture report says. Read More
Read MoreForm D Friday: Telecom startup raises $8M to help customers pick new phones
Form D Friday is a Boston Business Journal feature highlighting regulatory filings from Boston-area companies raising capital for new projects or expanding their businesses. Read More
Read MoreAs interest in medicine exploded, an app made MCAT prep more accessible
Last year, Dr. Sahil Mehta created a free study aid app that provides everything from flash cards to a study approach and schedule for the MCATs, accelerating the company’s growth and aiming to democratize access to medical careers. Read More
Read MoreBBJ panel on race, equity and business: Set goals, don’t reinvent the wheel
Diversity leaders at three of the state’s highest-profile companies offered insight into their diversity efforts and gave tips to others in the third in a series of Boston Business Journal events Thursday. Read More
Read MoreViewpoint: Prizes, better strategies can help lower-income families save
Research shows that appropriate, timely information can persuade individuals to use windfall money — such as tax refunds or credits — to save for more long-term needs, rather than only short-term expenses. Read More
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