Archive for January 2023
Wyoming ski apparel retailer chooses Boston for first big city store
Stio is based in Jackson, Wyoming, and each of its first seven stores are in either ski towns or nearby. Read More
Read MoreHere are the biggest building sales in Greater Boston in 2022
A still-weak office market, fears of a recession and fast-rising interest rates aren’t keeping some Boston-area properties from selling for significant amounts. Read More
Read MoreEditorial: Biotechs seeking FDA approval must prioritize transparency
Local life sciences companies must take the Congressional report on Biogen as a wakeup call to the need for making transparency and clarity as much a priority of their process as their drug’s eventual approval itself. Read More
Read MoreWorkers are organizing at historic levels. Small-business owners should take note.
The pace of unionization efforts is picking up, and experts believe the momentum will continue. Here’s why and what business owners need to know. Read More
Read MorePartners with a Purpose: Project Destined partners with Greystar
Project Destined is a real estate training nonprofit organization that has partnered with Greystar to introduce college students to the world of real estate through a nine-week bootcamp-style program. Read More
Read MoreBank of America anchors Mendoza Ventures’ new $100M fund
Mendoza Ventures, a Boston firm known for its investments in underrepresented founders, has made the first close on its new $100 million fund. Read More
Read MoreBaker Center CEO wants us to take pediatric mental health more seriously
“We have an opportunity to finally elevate behavioral health and mental health as an equally important part of our healthy development and wellbeing as human beings," Rob Franks, CEO of the Baker Center said. Read More
Read MoreLegal battle over nursing home ‘de-densification’ can continue, judge rules
A lawsuit filed by a group of nursing homes to block the state’s "de-densification" requirements can move forward, a Suffolk Superior Court judge ruled last week, a major win for plaintiffs even as some nursing homes have taken steps to comply. Read More
Read MoreViewpoint: The state’s charitable deduction in effect — and needed
The CEO of the Mass. Nonprofit Network writes, "Five years ago, more than 600,000 Massachusetts residents lost their tax deduction for charitable contributions. Thanks to a state law that took effect Jan. 1, that will be reversed — and more." Read More
Read MoreMicro-display firm to cut jobs following deal with former CEO’s company
Kopin Corp. is the latest tech employer in Massachusetts to announce layoffs, continuing a streak of tech job cuts that is not losing steam in the new year. Read More
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