Archive for March 2022
Boston Speaks Up with Impact Biosystems CEO Bridget Hunter-Jones
Hunter-Jones got her first patent at 16 years old, studied engineering at MIT and is now the CEO of fitness technology startup Impact Biosystems. Read More
Read MoreHow housing shortage, affordability concerns could factor into office-space decisions
Corporate-relocation pitches in Sun Belt cities have long used affordability as a key reason to convince a company to uproot their headquarters or plant hundreds of new jobs. Read More
Read MoreCitizens to offer earned-wage access to corporate clients
Workers at restaurants, retailers and other businesses that bank with Citizens could see some of their paychecks earlier than usual in the weeks and months ahead. Read More
Read MoreFive things you need to know today, and the Silicon Valley of shoemaking
Good morning, Boston. Here are the five things you need to know to start your busy workday, plus bowling for Ukraine and a classic case study. Read More
Read MoreMassachusetts’ latest unicorn is an AI company
The latest company based in Greater Boston to hit so-called "unicorn" status — a valuation of at least $1 billion — comes from Cambridge. Read More
Read MoreImmigration advocate optimistic for key bills this spring
MIRA’s new leader has set her sights on proposals that would make government agencies and voter information more accessible to non-English speakers. Read More
Read MoreOut-of-pocket pregnancy care spending outpaces total costs, state report finds
Out-of-pocket costs for pregnancy care are rising in Massachusetts, placing a harsher burden on families, a new report shows. Read More
Read MoreSeaport office, lab project, on spec, lines up over $540M in financing
Boston Global Investors’ 10 World Trade project is scheduled to formally break ground in Boston’s Seaport District on Thursday. Read More
Read MoreEditorial: North End fee is too big a burden on business
In this week’s BBJ editorial: Boston Mayor Michelle Wu says she supports Boston’s restaurants, but her actions — and her digging in on unfairly high fees — say something different. Read More
Read MoreWu moves forward with hardship option for some North End restaurateurs
Restaurateurs in Boston are finding the new regulations on outdoor dining spaces more onerous now that they’re entering another season during the health crisis. The city is responding with some adjustments. Read More
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