Archive for April 2023
Zipcar to devote 25% of its electric fleet to disadvantaged communities
Zipcar will expand its electric vehicle fleet and make 25% of the vehicles accessible to disadvantaged communities nationally as part of a Biden administration EV initiative. Read More
Read MoreState Street Q1 profits hurt by lower fees, rescue of First Republic
State Street’s stock fell after the Boston-based financial services company missed analyst estimates for the first quarter. Read More
Read MoreViewpoint: Time to debunk tax migration myths in Mass.
Eileen McAnneny writes that it’s imperative that state leaders understand just how mobile higher-income taxpayers are and why that makes tax relief a necessity. We need to reduce the burden of our estate and short-term capital gains tax rates because losing even a small percentage of these taxpayers could result in a significant drop in…
Read MoreHealthcare analytics startup Arcadia gets $125M for more acquisitions
A VC winter is making equity rounds costly and unpopular, so it’s not surprising that one of this year’s largest local tech financing deals is a debt-like round. Read More
Read MoreWhy a small, family-run bank in Hingham is expanding to D.C. and S.F.
Hingham Institution for Savings has moved into massive markets far beyond Massachusetts in the past couple of years. Read More
Read MoreFive things you need to know on Marathon Monday and Patriots Day
Good morning, everyone. Here are the five things you need to know in Boston business news to start your busy Monday, plus what to do on Marathon Monday, which is also Patriots Day. Read More
Read MorePoint32Health, Boston Medical Center launch effort to increase maternal health equity
Point32Health and BMC have partnered to address maternal health inequities that leave people of color at higher risk during pregnancy. Read More
Read MoreDavid’s Bridal warns of more than 9,000 layoffs as retailer explores sale
Pennsylvania-based dress retailer David’s Bridal says it reviewing "strategic options" and "a sale process is underway" Read More
Read MoreBoston company makes third round of layoffs in less than a year
This Boston cybersecurity company has decided to lay off 128 employees primarily from its go-to-market and corporate functions. Read More
Read MoreWhy the Newbury St. Joe’s opened the morning after the 2013 bombing
Over more than three decades on Newbury Street, Joe’s American has prided itself on being open every day — even when a blizzard would shutter many other businesses. The days after the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing were no different. Read More
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