Archive for March 2023
Delta Dental aims for workforce diversity with $200K gift to Mass. community colleges
The money will be doled out to three community colleges, and will support diverse students interested in dental hygienist jobs. Read More
Read MoreEditorial: Expand the use of single sales factor tax breaks
The lack of transparency about which companies are eligible for single sales factor and which ones actually receive it must be changed. It’s neither fair to the public nor to the companies subsidizing such tax breaks by paying full freight. Read More
Read MoreOpinion: Change community banking to meet community needs
When it comes to reducing the racial wealth gap, those who need the most help are the unbanked. Greater Grove Hall Main Streets Executive Diretor Ed Gaskin writes that to close the racial wealth gap, we must bring more of the unbanked into the financial services mainstream. Read More
Read MoreDeveloper nabs first lab tenant at ex-Liberty Mutual campus in Weston
Greatland Realty Partners and its partner are redeveloping the office complex into three life sciences buildings. Read More
Read MoreEastern Bank launches new program to support underrepresented business owners
Eastern Bank announced today the launch of its Equity Alliance for Business, a program designed to advance the growth of underrepresent business owners and entrepreneurs. Read More
Read MoreWho’s up, who’s down: College employment numbers at a glance
Colleges employ huge numbers of people in Massachusetts. But with pandemic-induced financial difficulties, such employment actually dropped slightly from 2019 to ’22. Here’s a look at who’s up and down the most and other key numbers. Read More
Read MoreWomen leaders discuss climate resiliency at New England Aquarium
The climate crisis disproportionately affects communities of color and women. This was the main focus of a discussion at the New England Aquarium on International Women’s Day. Read More
Read MoreExecutive director of the Mass. Health Connector appointed by Kate Walsh
Audrey Morse Gasteier was appointed acting executive director of the Connector in January, but now officially holds the role. Read More
Read MoreSanofi throws weight behind ALS startup in $88M round
A second Big Pharma firm has invested in a startup developing medicines for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS. Read More
Read MoreUKG cuts over 260 positions worldwide, citing ‘duplication’
The Lowell-based workforce software provider formerly known as Kronos rebranded as UKG in 2020 after completing a blockbuster merger with Florida-based Ultimate Software. Read More
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