Archive for September 2022
At least 42 companies plan to apply for the state’s limited sports betting licenses
Here are the 42 companies that indicated they plan to apply for a sports betting license in Massachusetts, giving the Gaming Commission the first indication of the work ahead as it prepares to launch an application and licensing process. Read More
Read MoreBed Bath & Beyond to close 150 stores and reduce workforce
Interim CEO Sue Dove said the company will alter its merchandising and inventory strategy going forward, focusing on national brands. Read More
Read MoreVC funding update: Which Boston-area startups raised money in August?
Biotech was bumping this month, with life sciences startups raking in around $572.3 million. Check out all the deals, including links to our coverage or the company’s announcements. Read More
Read MoreAugust M&A roundup: Roomba, talent acquisition & cybersecurity
Check out the nine mergers and acquisitions of tech and life sciences companies we reported on in August. Read More
Read MoreWatertown biotech acquired by Novo Nordisk for $1.1B
Two years after raising $277 million in its IPO, a Watertown biotech developing drugs for blood diseases is being acquired by Novo Nordisk. Read More
Read MoreLargest Meeting & Event Planners in Massachusetts
Information was obtained from firm representatives. Tillinger’s Concierge and Special Events Productions, which ranked No. 1 on the list in 2020 – the last time it ran – did not respond to survey requests at press time. Read More
Read MoreCannabis leaders petition for changes to Massachusetts rules around delivery
The petition says the two-to-one driver rule on delivery companies and bans on delivery in some municipalities prevent an equitable industry. Read More
Read MoreEditorial: Allow SBA loans to entrepreneurs with criminal history
Two U.S. senators recently wrote a letter to the SBA urging the agency to help Americans who are trying to restart their lives. Read More
Read MoreThe Petri Dish: Takeda ends Finch deal, Bain buys Waltham manufacturer
Takeda has ended a collaboration agreement with Finch Therapeutics, effectively returning all development and commercialization responsibility for two drugs to the Somerville microbiome company. Read More
Read MoreReport: ‘Care workers’ are a growing, but neglected, sector in Massachusetts
Over the next two decades, the demand for "care workers" is expected to outpace overall job growth in Greater Boston, as the number of seniors jumps by 50% and creates a greater demand in the "care economy." But a new report raises serious concerns about the sustainability of the industry for workers, who tend to…
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