Archive for July 2022
New Red, Orange Line cars return after ‘battery failure’
The MBTA said that the new Red and Orange Line cars returned to service yesterday after the cars had been pulled from service on June 21 due to one car experiencing “battery failure” in the Wellington Yard the day prior. Read More
Read MoreHere are the Mass. companies that became ‘unicorns’ in the first half of 2022
In the past six months, a handful of mostly software firms joined the local unicorn herd with valuations between $1 billion and $2 billion. Read More
Read MoreFormer nurse launches cannabis-infused coffee business
Former Brockton Hospital emergency-department nurse Amy Smith left clinical care in November. Now she’s launched a specialized coffee business with her husband. Read More
Read MoreGood News Tuesday: Investment in the arts at Boston public schools makes an impact
Grant provides opportunity for creative learning and outlets for students, as well as a look to the creative economy as a career path. Read More
Read MoreBusiness confidence drops due to inflation, recession fears
Rising inflation and fears of a recession drove down Massachusetts employers’ economic outlook for the second straight month in June, according to a new survey. The drop in business confidence mirrors recent state and national surveys. Read More
Read MoreBriar Group expands to South Shore with new restaurant
Serving up fresh seafood and American classics, The Beth located within the Hingham Shipyard opened its doors to the public for the first time on Wednesday. Read More
Read MoreBaker tax-relief bill clears committee mostly intact
The Legislature’s Revenue Committee advanced a $600 million tax relief package on Friday, but the panel’s House chairman said the measure remains a work in progress. Read More
Read MoreSpartan Race founder branches into ‘extreme wellness’ supplements
ETo curb fatigue, Joe De Sena, the founder and CEO of Boston-based Spartan Inc. and owner of Tough Mudder, paired up with Taiyo International, a global manufacturer of ingredients for the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries to create an extreme wellness supplement line with no frills and whistles. Read More
Read MoreJune M&A Roundup: Workplace tech, running e-commerce and overseas manufacturers
Check out the 11 mergers and acquisitions of tech and life sciences companies we reported on in June. Read More
Read MorePizzeria Uno’s has a new expansion plan: Hotels
Uno Pizzeria & Grill is pivoting for the first time into growing at hotel properties, seeing an opportunity to serve guests and the surrounding community in ways that play to its strengths. Read More
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