Archive for May 2023
LGBT Corporate Ally: At Sanofi, ‘everyone has a right to express their identity safely’
For the French pharmaceutical company, diversity and inclusion is more than just a "people and cultural strategy," as DEI head Subarna Malakar puts it: "It is part of our business." Read More
Read MoreLGBT Corporate Ally: Berkshire Bank creates ‘safe space’ for employees
Berkshire Bank has worked to foster an inclusive community for its LGBTQ+ members inside and out of its bank walls. Read More
Read MoreLGBT Corporate Ally: Ropes & Gray pitches in on equality, inside its office and out
Ropes & Gray, the state’s largest law firm, works toward equality both inside its offices and out, including legal advocacy work on landmark marriage cases and helping LGBT clients across the country. Read More
Read MoreLGBT Corporate Ally: How National Grid created a ‘sense of belonging’ for its LGBT employees
National Grid is a 2023 recipient of the Boston Business Journal’s Corporate Ally Award, which recognizes Massachusetts companies that demonstrate a commitment and innovation for greater awareness of and solidarity with the LGBTQ community. Read More
Read MoreEditorial: Continue state investment to keep Mass. in the lead on life sciences
Healey ought to fund the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center with at least $500 million for another five years. Read More
Read MoreWill the company that just raised $400M stay in Mass.? ‘I don’t know,’ CEO says
"Massachusetts is no longer, unfortunately, a really active solar market," Nexamp CEO Zaid Ashai said. "I hope the new administration can change that." Read More
Read MoreThe Red Sox have lowered spending, but fans are still paying sky-high prices
The draw of Fenway Park’s history is enough to overcome the lack of a star-studded Red Sox roster, as the ballpark remains the most expensive experience in Major League Baseball. Read More
Read MoreMill Cities launches its business equity investment fund
Aimed at fostering economic growth and addressing the wealth disparity in historically disinvested communities, MCCI has launched its Business Equity Investment Fund. The fund is set to provide patient, longer-term financing capital to entrepreneurs in Massachusetts, especially those from the Black and Latino communities. Read More
Read MoreLGBT Trailblazer: Elyse Cherry on standing up for what you believe in
A single thread, winding with its twists and turns, can be traced through Elyse Cherry’s life. That thread follows her willingness — and eagerness — to stand up for what she believes in. Read More
Read MoreLGBT Trailblazer: Phil Nardone communicates his journey
“I wanted to lead an organization where I was leading by example and bringing my whole self to work every day,” said the CEO of PAN Communications. Read More
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