Archive for November 2021
How will property owners and cities fill in the holes left behind by malls?
Moody’s Analytics estimates some 20% of approximately 1,000 malls in the U.S. today will be sold or repurposed in some way. Elected officials and other stakeholders in towns and cities across America are actively lobbying for new uses for malls on the brink or that’ve already failed. Read More
Read MoreAthenahealth sold for $17 billion two years after taken private
Two years after athenahealth was taken private by investors, the health IT company has been sold to Hellman & Friedman, Bain Capital Private Equity, and Bain Capital Tech Opportunities for $17 billion. Read More
Read MoreFive things you need to know today, and a case for automation
Here are the 5 things you need to know to start your Thanksgiving Week Monday, plus the weekend box office, Eric Carle, and Grocery shopping 2.0. Read More
Read MoreNY bank opens Boston office after Covid-19 delay
Amalgamated Bank is a New York-based institution known for serving labor unions, progressive organizations and political campaigns. Read More
Read MoreTaking an outside-the-box approach to the casket business
Andover resident Scott Ginsberg looked at online glasses retailer Warby Parker and realized he could sell directly to consumers, too. So Titan Casket, which now describes itself as the top seller of caskets on Amazon.com, was born. Read More
Read MoreBoston Globe union ratifies contract after nearly 3-year battle
The members of the union representing journalists and business-side employees at the Boston Globe have ratified a new contract after nearly three years of contentious negotiations. Read More
Read MoreBOMA Boston presents 2021 TOBY and Industry Awards
The TOBY & Industry Awards recognize the best and brightest in property management, building operations and service in the real estate industry. Read More
Read MoreCannabis oversight board to lobby legislators for greater industry equity
In a change from its past approach, the state’s Cannabis Control Commission says it plans to take a more active role in lobbying the state Legislature for changes that will ensure greater equity across the industry. Read More
Read MoreMassachusetts economy nearly doubles monthly job gains
The job gains may be a sign that Massachusetts employers are making some headway in hiring workers amid complaints about a labor shortage. Read More
Read MoreViewpoint: Reflections on becoming a U.S. citizen
After participating in his oath ceremony to become a naturalized U.S. citizen, a Business Journals executive reflects on the powerful occasion. Read More
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