Archive for July 2022
Algorand interim CEO mum on plans to find permanent chief executive
Boston blockchain startup Algorand announced earlier this week that chief executive Steven Kokinos was stepping down from his role and leaving the company. Asked about the timing of the transition, interim CEO Sean Ford said that Algorand is seeing many new participants entering the blockchain industry. Read More
Read MoreNorwood Bank plans to merge with Foxboro Federal Savings
A pair of community banks plan to merge to form a new bank with four branches and about $900 million in total assets. Read More
Read MoreHere’s what’s changed in Mass. since craft brewing’s #MeToo moment
Bay State’s breweries have been working to implement policies to combat a problem that was by no means unique to the industry. Read More
Read MoreEversource looks to sell offshore wind assets it holds with Ørsted
Among the assets is Revolution Wind, with its contracts to serve Connecticut and Rhode Island with clean energy. Read More
Read MoreBaker signs legislation to protect abortion access and gender-affirming care
Gov. Charlie Baker signed legislation Friday aimed at offering more protections for patients seeking gender-affirming and reproductive health care, as well as for the providers offering care. Read More
Read MoreSecond Assembly lab building begins construction work
Construction of Assembly Innovation Park, the second of three planned Assembly lab projects, is now underway with a 12-story, 495,000-square-foot glass tower that will stand between Assembly Row and I-93. The tower is being built without tenants in place, although developer BioMed Realty is confident it’ll land tenants as the building nears completion. Read More
Read MoreViewpoint: Strong dollar opens door for businesses to hoard foreign goods and services
As U.S. companies fight to retain profit margins during a time of high inflation, the Federal Reserve’s action is opening another door that could specifically benefit small businesses in the short run. Read More
Read MoreViewpoint: Labor pinch? Caregivers, often forgotten, offer untapped talent pool
Opinion: The time is now for companies to develop policies to support family caregivers in the workforce. Read More
Read MoreFive things you need to know today, and last call for a chop suey sandwich
Good morning, Boston. Here are the five most important things you need to know to start your workday. Read More
Read MoreForm D Friday: MIT spinoff developing ‘aerostat’ systems raises over $30M
Form D Friday is a Boston Business Journal feature highlighting regulatory filings from Boston-area companies raising capital for new projects or expanding their businesses. Read More
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