Archive for March 2023
Boston real estate leaders back First Republic amid banking crisis
HYM founder Tom O’Brien, whose firm banks with First Republic, said in an interview that a letter signed by some of the biggest names in Boston real estate is meant in part to “address the psychology” of fellow customers of the lender. Read More
Read MoreDavis Cos. wins BPDA board’s OK for Allston housing, hotel project
The development is one of several approved by the board at its monthly meeting. Read More
Read MoreFive things you need to know today, and I asked ChatGPT to help with my bracket
Good morning, Boston. Here are the five things you need to know in Boston business news to start your St. Patrick’s Day workday. Read More
Read More‘It’s game time’: Massachusetts vies for ARPA-H ‘investor catalyst’ site
The Massachusetts biotech industry trade group wants to establish a local, investor-focused hub of the new federal agency tasked with kickstarting biomedical innovation. Read More
Read MoreForm D Friday: New health care startup by Jonathan Bush backed by a16z
Form D Friday is a Boston Business Journal feature highlighting regulatory filings from Boston-area companies raising capital for new projects or expanding their businesses. Read More
Read MoreMarylou Sudders joins board of Canton foundation
The foundation provides support for healthy aging, access to healthy food and behavioral health. Read More
Read MoreBank of America, JP Morgan among 11 banks to pledge $30B to rescue First Republic
First Republic has been threatened by the fallout from the failure of Silicon Valley Bank last week. Read More
Read MoreBiggest U.S. banks hatch $25 billion rescue plan for First Republic
The San Francisco bank’s stock — which lost a considerable amount of value this week — gained back some of those losses on Thursday. Read More
Read MoreWebster Bank CEO pay increased 71% in 2022 to $8.1M
The Connecticut-based bank’s CEO, John R. Ciulla, had a 71% increase in compensation from 2021 to 2022. Webster Bank is the 21st largest bank in the state. Read More
Read MoreFifth-generation Waltham seafood seller acquired by Canadian firm
Slade Gorton, a fifth-generation family-run seafood seller, is becoming part of a Canadian company that has a footprint in 12 countries. Read More
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