Archive for July 2022

Without naming names, the company’s executive chairman referenced "some conversions in the Boston region by people who have no idea what they’re doing and tenants who are desperate to get out." Read More

Good morning, Boston. Here are the five most important things in Boston business news you need to know today. Read More

The co-founder of the North End’s Improv Asylum and a former Boston city councilor are teaming up to open a new comedy club in Louisville. Read More

Pear Therapeutics Inc. is cutting 25 employees as it seeks to extend its cash runway. Read More

A combination of challenges is leading to increased stress for small-business owners. The trend could have far-reaching consequences. Read More

Nothing in the Constitution says colleges "must uniquely exclude race" in their admissions process, Harvard University argued to the U.S. Supreme Court, as the school fights to keep its longstanding affirmative action policies in place. Read More

New chancellor Julie Chen takes over as UMass Lowell ramps up its research and partnerships. A short selection of her conversation with BBJ executive editor Doug Banks appears below. For the full interview, and more about Chen’s background, her role as a trailblazer, UMass Lowell’s research, industry partnerships and more, watch the video above. Read…

The new executive order acknowledges that, given the rise of remote work during the Covid-19 pandemic, the need for child care downtown may not be as great as it once was. Read More

In an interview with The Playbook, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg elaborated on his recent comments about electric vehicles — specifically when it comes to small businesses. Read More

The company said the strong performance of its commercial aerospace business helped offset the problems. Read More