Archive for February 2022
Cambridge CRISPR firm inks deal for Waltham manufacturing site
The company plans to occupy a 140,000-square-foot facility on Winter Street in Waltham, which is being redeveloped by Alexandria Real Estate Equities. Read More
Read MoreGBH president to step down at the end of 2022
Jonathan Abbott, president and CEO of Boston public media company WGBH Educational Foundation will step down from the role at the end of the year after 23 years with the organization. Read More
Read MoreSomerville’s RightHand Robotics picks SoftBank as investor
RightHand Robotics Inc., a Somerville-based robotics startup with 75 employees in the Bay State, has closed a new $66 million round. Read More
Read MoreBoston Mayor Wu adds early childhood office
Wu said families face great need and high costs when it comes to early education and care, and that there is "tremendous opportunity" for the city to act. Read More
Read MoreMany women remain out of the workforce. How can employers get them back?
Many women haven’t returned to the workforce after the initial wave of the pandemic. Here are some best practices for employers looking to get them back. Read More
Read MoreU.S. expected to see 48.5M square feet of new office space in 2022, nearing pre-Covid-19 levels
The pipeline for new office construction isn’t quite at pre-pandemic levels but appears to be inching closer. Read More
Read MoreHere’s how Massachusetts stacks up nationally for VC-backed jobs
Employment at the VC-backed companies grew 960% between 1990 and 2020, compared to the 40% increase in total private sector employment. Read More
Read MoreFive things you need to know today, and what will it take to convince your boss?
Good morning, Boston. Here are the five things you need to know to start your busy workday. Read More
Read MoreFor the surtax: Fair Share will fund education, transportation over the long-term
A constitutional amendment on the ballot this fall would add a 4% surtax on household incomes over $1 million. The Business Journal asked both sides of this much-debated issue to present their arguments for and against. Read More
Read MoreAgainst the surtax: No guarantee it’ll fund education, transportation
A constitutional amendment on the ballot this fall would add a 4% surtax on household incomes over $1 million. The Business Journal asked both sides of this much-debated issue to present their arguments for and against. Read More
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