Archive for April 2023
A local nonprofit is creating a roadmap to advance racial equity through municipal bonds
A local nonprofit has created a framework that aims to support municipal bond issuers across the country who want to advance racial equity in their communities. Read More
Read MoreBabson students, alumni score new funding at startup challenge
The winners in the undergraduate, graduate and alumni tracks each received a grand prize of $28,000. Meet the startups that stood out this year. Read More
Read MoreBain Capital is likely bidder for Tampa software unicorn exploring sale
The alleged sale would not be Bain’s first foray into the Tampa Bay ecosystem. Read More
Read MoreCengage gets $500M from Apollo funds to ease debt as it positions for exit
The private equity–owned edtech company is positioning for an exit in the coming years by reducing the size of the outstanding debt it still carries since emerging from bankruptcy about ten years ago. Read More
Read MorePost-pandemic, pre-labs: Fort Point’s commercial real estate market is in flux
Fort Point, in many ways, is stuck between two very different eras. Some think the neighborhood’s brick-and-beam offices may not "be relevant real estate anymore," while a restaurant owner is "very bullish" on the area. Read More
Read MorePoll: People are using the T more — and giving it poor reviews
Boston-area workers are using the MBTA more but are overwhelmingly giving the transit system poor grades, and say it has worsened on safety and reliability, according to a new Boston Business Journal-Seven Letter poll. Read More
Read MoreDo Mass. hospitals give more than they get in tax breaks? One nonprofit says ‘nope.’
Massachusetts hospitals received nearly $500 million more in tax exemptions than they invested in their communities in 2020, according to a Needham-based think tank’s analysis. But hospitals say the analysis is unfair. Read More
Read MoreOver 200 jobs are coming to View Boston atop the Prudential Tower
For those who want to work in Boston’s highest restaurant and observatory, more than 200 jobs are coming available at the soon-to-open View Boston. Read More
Read MoreDavid’s Bridal files for bankruptcy after announcing it would lay off thousands
The company said all customer orders will be filled “without disruption or delay.” Read More
Read MoreM&T Bank doubles net income in Q1 due to People’s United acquisition
The bank maintained a positive outcome for the first quarter of the year due to loan demand, higher rates boosting the bank’s interest income and a recent acquisition. Read More
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