Archive for May 2023
Boston Calling expected to be a boon for businesses across the river in Harvard Square
Taylor Swift isn’t the only musical act drawing crowds to Boston. Over Memorial Day weekend, thousands will descend on Allston—and Harvard Square’s businesses—for Boston Calling. Read More
Read MoreSt. Elizabeth’s director travels to Ukrainian hospital to donate medical equipment
The executive director of cardiovascular services at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center traveled over 4,000 miles to deliver medical equipment to a Ukrainian hospital. Read More
Read MoreGreystar makes push into life sciences development, starting in Boston
The residential real estate giant is pursuing projects in Somerville and Waltham. It’s also hired a Boston-based executive to build out its platform. Read More
Read More‘Criticality’ of water industry led to a rare Massachusetts unicorn
The CEO said the “criticality” of the water industry and the industries they serve, including semiconductor and critical mineral companies, helped the company to raise this large funding round. Read More
Read MoreCommentary: Aging innovation can benefit all generations
As a society, we rarely mention the economic calamity staring us right in the face: aging. Read More
Read MoreAmwell hires former Optum exec to oversee commercial, growth efforts
Amwell, the third largest healthtech company in Massachusetts, provides a platform for telehealth services. Read More
Read MoreForm D Friday: Sports betting analytics startup raises $2M
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 MoreKrafts open giant new facilities near I-495 for packaging businesses
The project got its start nearly 20 years ago, only reaching the finish line after demand for the company’s cardboard boxes spiked with the Covid-fueled e-commerce boom. Read More
Read MoreHolliston builder Colantonio has grown so much, it’s expanding its own HQ
The company has expanded beyond public-bidding projects such as for senior centers and schools, to take on residential projects. Read More
Read MorePolar Park project could leave Worcester with $40-60M deficit, study says
Since the construction of Polar Park and the establishment of the Worcester Red Sox was announced in 2018, the city administration stressed that over time, the project would pay for itself through new development and tax revenue. Despite project costs reaching nearly $160 million, the city has stuck with this assertion. However, a new study…
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