Archive for February 2023
Boston private equity firm buys segment of Suave brand
The North American market for the shampoo, conditioner and body wash brand Suave will soon be owned by a Boston private equity firm expanding its consumer-brand portfolio. Read More
Read MoreMass. faces ‘dire, immediate’ workforce challenges, AIM leader says
John Regan, who leads the state’s largest business association, delivered his annual address Tuesday morning. Read More
Read MoreWu sends plan to cap annual rent hikes to City Council
After 15 months in office, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu on Monday finally unveiled a proposal to cap rent increases at a maximum of 10 percent in high-inflation years, filing a multi-faceted rent control revival measure that will go to City Council this week. Read More
Read MoreHealthcare leaders weigh in on the industry’s biggest challenges
We asked some of the top healthcare leaders across the state to weigh in on the biggest challenges facing the industry and how they are helping address them. Read More
Read MoreHere’s how Mass. health systems’s finances stacked up for 2022
Here are the operating losses (plus a couple of gains) at the largest hospital owners in the Massachusetts in 2022. Read More
Read MoreBill extending anti-discrimination laws to investments back on Beacon Hill
A bill that aims to protect women and underrepresented founders from discrimination and sexual harassment is back on Beacon Hill, with some important changes that its supporters hope will help it move forward into law. Read More
Read MoreFive things you need to know, and why I might be moving to Spain
Good morning, Boston, and Happy Valentine’s Day. Here are the five things you need to know in Boston business news, and the cities that want your workers. Read More
Read MoreBack to school, again: Boomers are choosing on-campus retirement living
As a retired high school principal, Jennifer Huntington, 81, has a lifelong love for education. So, when looking for a retirement home to settle down in, she prioritized communities where she could never stop learning. That boosted the university-affiliated senior living community Lasell Village to the top of her list. Read More
Read MoreWastewater monitoring propels local startup to the national stage
Biobot Analytics, a wastewater monitoring and analytics startup, started the Covid-19 pandemic with five employees. Today, it has 27 times that many. Read More
Read MoreHere are the finance and health leaders participating in BBJ’s Mentoring Monday
The Boston Business Journal’s 10th annual Mentoring Monday event will include 50 women offering their mentorship this year. Here are those from the finance and health fields. Read More
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