Archive for January 2023
Lowercarbon Capital leads Series A round for cement decarbonization startup
A Somerville startup launched by the co-founder of Form Energy and an MIT Tech Review 35 Innovators under 35 honoree raised the Series A round. Read More
Read MoreEditorial: Stop the exploitation of domestic workers
A recent survey found that most domestic workers, and nearly half of their employers, said they had no knowledge of an 8-year-old law mandating labor protections for domestic workers. Read More
Read MoreFive things you need to know, and a look at retail foot traffic numbers
Good morning, Boston. Here are the five things you need to know in Boston business news to start your Thursday, plus a local humanoid robot learns new skills and a look at local retail foot traffic numbers. Read More
Read MoreFaulkner Hospital protest moves healthcare wage battle beyond nurses
Most major Massachusetts hospital owners reported operating losses in 2022. A main cause of the financial problems, they say, is having to pay higher salaries. Read More
Read MoreWu proposal would cap annual rent increases at 10%
The measure, which has not been formally put forward, would limit hikes for many landlords to 6% a year plus the increase in the consumer price index. Read More
Read MoreStarry continues to cut costs by cutting jobs, with more than half in Mass.
Troubled Boston-based internet service provider Starry is cutting its workforce —again — as it struggles to stay afloat Read More
Read MoreCanton construction firm faces new criminal charges in Rhode Island
The contractor dumped contaminated fill at a highway construction site in Providence then lied about it, said R.I. Atty. General Peter Neronha. Read More
Read MoreThis quasi-public state agency just signed a bigger lease in downtown Boston
The decision to seek out more space comes as public- and private-sector employers alike are cutting their real estate footprint in the city. Read More
Read MoreBoston Medical Center taps Joe Camillus for COO
Joe Camillus has worked at BMC since 2011, most recently as senior vice president of operations and professional services. Read More
Read MoreDowntown, suburban shopping centers see diverging foot traffic patterns
Some Boston-area shopping centers are still struggling to return to pre-pandemic foot traffic levels, while others have seen increases since December 2019. Read More
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