Archive for May 2023
Leyla Uysal showcases Kurdish women empowerment through her watches
Leyla Uysal left Turkey and came to the U.S. at 28 years old. She didn’t know any English. Now, she runs a business selling luxury Kurdish-inspired watches. Read More
Read MoreBPDA board OKs turning hotel to homeless housing in Dorchester
The proposal drew strong opposition from elected officials in the neighborhood. Read More
Read MoreOpinion: Drug patents aren’t a ‘necessary evil.’ They save lives.
William S. Smith, senior fellow and director of the life sciences initiative at the Pioneer Institute, argues that drug patents are a boon to patients awaiting cures. Read More
Read MoreNew Burtons Grill CEO heats up East Coast expansion
Burtons Grill, nearing its 20th anniversary, is focusing on expanding down the East Coast and fine-tuning its new smaller sibling, Red Heat Tavern. Read More
Read MoreCraft breweries look beyond beer — and see growth opportunities
A love of beer brought most craft beer makers into the industry. But changing tastes are spurring more of them to turn to products other than beer. Read More
Read MoreForm D Friday: Former LevelUp CEO gets extra funding for real estate startup
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 MoreMGB changes new mask policy after protests from disability advocates
Mass General Brigham has updated part of its new mask policy following protests and complaints from patients who said it violated disability protection laws. Read More
Read MoreFive things you need to know today, and what’s coming up on the calendar
Good morning, Boston, and happy Friday. Here are the five things you need to know in Boston business news to start your workday, plus a look ahead to what’s happening next week. Read More
Read MoreBoston firm auctions $175 check signed by Steve Jobs for $107K
Dated 1976, the check is filled out in type but signed by Jobs himself as "steven jobs" (lowercase). Read More
Read MoreNew Boston-based VC fund has $50M for blood tech startups
A nearly-60-year-old blood center in New York is setting aside $50 million to invest in new blood-related technologies through a Boston-based venture arm. Read More
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