Archive for June 2022
Wealth gap, racial economic disparities are systemic, business experts say during BBJ panel discussion
The Business Journal’s second of four discussions on Race, Equity and Business brought together four Boston business leaders to discuss the wealth gap and other racial wealth disparities — and what the journey to creating change looks like. Read More
Read MoreCross Insurance, in its third generation, has grown through acquisitions
Cross Insurance surpassed $1 billion in premium-dollar volume in Massachusetts last year, more than tripling since 2015 as the Maine company has been on a steady acquisition spree. Read more about the largest insurance brokers in Massachusetts. Read More
Read MoreBlueprint Medicines signs deals for up to $1.25B in cash, earnouts
Blueprint Medicines Corp. has struck deals with Sixth Street and Royalty Pharma plc to bring in up to $1.25 billion. Read More
Read MoreAron Ain steps down as CEO after 17 years, transitions to executive chair
Aron Ain has stepped down from his longtime role as CEO of UKG, transitioning to executive chair as part of a long-term succession plan. Chris Todd, president of UKG since 2018, has been named CEO effective July 1. Read More
Read MoreAmid summer of crowded planes and cancellations, airlines brace for busiest weekend yet
After a summer marred by cancellations and crowded planes, airlines are gearing up for the busiest weekend yet. Here’s how they are planning and what to expect. Read More
Read MoreSteward Morton Hospital, staff agrees to new 3-year contract
Steward Morton Hospital voted to ratify a new three-year contract on Wednesday that includes significant wage hikes for its nearly 400 registered nurses and health care workers. Following months of contentious talks, the agreement came together after the nurses took an equally overwhelming vote to authorize a strike if necessary back on May 11. Read…
Read MoreDutch offshore wind contractor opens Providence office
a Netherlands-based construction provider for the offshore wind sector, has set up shop at the Cambridge Innovation Center in Providence. The company will support construction of the Ørsted/Eversource offshore wind portfolio in the Northeast. The company will support construction of the Ørsted/Eversource offshore wind portfolio in the Northeast. Read More
Read MoreSomerville bookshop owner follows a legacy of feminist businesses
When Christina Pascucci-Ciampa was looking for books in which she could see herself, she couldn’t find much. When she went to the “feminist” section of bookstores, she came across the same four titles. So she opened her own bookstore — then Covid hit. But now her store is open, and thriving. Here’s her story. Read More
Read MoreState Street CEO to chair Boston Chamber board
State Street CEO Ron O’Hanley will start chairing the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce’s Board of Directors on Friday. Read More
Read MoreSports chain Dick’s in talks to take Lord & Taylor property in Back Bay
The national sporting goods chain may put a new experience-based retail concept at the Boylston Street location, according to sources. Read More
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