Archive for March 2022
Local life science developer launches on West Coast with S.F. office
The Bay Area is experiencing a life science boom, and a Boston-based developer is heading west to tap into the growing market. Read More
Read MoreDavio’s sues insurer over coverage for Covid-related losses
The restaurant chain is not the only Massachusetts business to file fresh claims over Covid-related coverage. Read More
Read MoreRaytheon’s CEO pay rose 11% last year to $23.3M
Yet another Raytheon executive’s pay rose by 71% over the same period. Read More
Read MoreOp-ed: Investments in infrastructure clearly pay dividends
Bob Coughlin writes that Massachusetts must continue to invest in transportation and education infrastructure in order to attract and retain not only corporate headquarters, but also the employees that fill them. Read More
Read MoreGaming regulators put conditions on Everett casino development
The Gaming Commission ruled the mixed-use development Wynn Resorts plans to build across the street from Encore Boston Harbor will not fall under its jurisdiction or oversight, but only after imposing seven conditions. Read More
Read MoreAllston mixed-use project to include mostly affordable housing
The proposal comes as Allston-Brighton politicians push developers to include more affordable housing in the mixed-use projects springing up in that part of the city. Read More
Read MoreMass. companies blast Texas governors’ transgender care penalties
Abbott, a Republican, issued a directive last month to the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services to investigate instances where children receive puberty-blockers and other gender-affirming practices, which he called “abusive.” Read More
Read MoreBattery Ventures raises over $3.5B for two funds, documents show
A couple of years after scoring its biggest fundraising amount to date, Boston-based Battery Ventures is raising even more billions for two separate funds, regulatory documents show. Read More
Read MoreHigher-ed leaders: How we’re preparing students for the future workplace
“I tell people that if students don’t get a job, I didn’t do my job,” said Babson College President Stephen Spinelli. Read More
Read MoreMass. dispensary finds workaround for credit card cannabis customers
Dreamer Dispensary in Southampton is using blockchain technology — the same computer code that drives cryptocurrency — as a workaround allowing customers to buy cannabis products with credit cards. Read More
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