Archive for May 2022
Coworking firm to open new site in Harvard Square
Flexible coworking company Industrious plans to open a site at the Charles Hotel in Cambridge’s Harvard Square, the third location it expects to debut locally this year. Read More
Read MoreNewton’s Adviser Investments taps new CEO from local tech company
After a search that lasted about ten months, one of the largest private companies in Massachusetts found its next CEO in the local tech sector. Read More
Read MoreAstraZeneca spinout, based in Waltham, acquired at 60% premium
Entasis Therapeutics, an antibiotics developer that spun out of AstraZeneca plc in 2015, has been acquired by its majority shareholder, California’s Innoviva Inc. Read More
Read MoreBrookline Bank’s parent to acquire New York bank for $313M
Brookline Bancorp announced an expansion into the New York metro market on Tuesday, as it plans to acquire PCSB Bank for $313 million. Read More
Read MoreThree weeks after layoffs, Genocea shuts down entirely
The Cambridge company made the decision just three weeks after announcing it was laying off 65% of its staff and exploring a sale. Read More
Read MoreGoogle for Startups, Visible Hands partner on Latinx founders fellowship
The two organizations announced a partnership to run VHLX, a virtual, 20-week fellowship program to support a new wave of early-stage Latinx founders across the U.S. Read More
Read MoreGE Aviation completes Passport engine test using 100% sustainable aviation fuel
GE Aviation has completed a test of its Passport engine using 100% sustainable aviation fuel. Read More
Read MoreIn Her Own Words: Comcast Business’s Tracy Pitcher relies on her own 3 R’s
‘These values keep me grounded during challenging times and proved to be invaluable during the unexpected circumstances brought on by the last two years.’ Read More
Read MoreTax relief decision deadline moved up by Beacon Hill committee
Beacon Hill could take action on tax relief before it adjourns, and Gov. Baker’s $700M push to change the estate and capital gains taxes and offer breaks for renters, seniors and low-income earners is still on the table. Read More
Read MoreMedford manufacturer approved for Ohio tax credit to create about 90 jobs
The Ohio Tax Credit Authority approved six projects that could create 1,281 jobs and spur $185 million in investments in the state over a handful of years. Read More
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