Archive for June 2023
Needham’s SharkNinja plans to apply to list shares on NYSE
Needham-based SharkNinja Operating LLC is planning to apply to list its shares on the New York Exchange after a spinoff from its parent company. Read More
Read MoreAlexandria sells Newton offices for half the $235M purchase price
The California-based real estate developer bought the complex in early 2020 with an eye on converting the offices to labs, but the economy and the deteriorating office market changed those plans. Read More
Read MoreReading Cooperative Bank to open first full branch in Lawrence
Reading Cooperative Bank plans to open its first permanent branch in Lawrence in early July, but its presence in the area started long before that. Read More
Read MoreCommentary: What it means for businesses to stand up for LGBTQ rights
The business community has an important responsibility and opportunity to demonstrate its core values of equity and inclusion and show what it means to be an authentic ally. This is not a moment to pull back our public support for the LGBTQ community – it is a moment for all of us to stand up.…
Read MoreTechstars aims to raise $150M for next accelerator fund
Startup investor Techstars is actively raising capital for its next fund. Read More
Read MoreToilet tech: BU, MIT graduates want to upgrade the porcelain throne
At home, a lowered toilet seat and lid keep people, pets or personal belongings from falling in. In contrast, a raised seat at public restrooms keeps the toilets cleaner. Cleana is rolling out an automated toilet seat to make users happy in both of these situations. Read More
Read MoreRealtime Robotics keeps increasing its valuation with $9.5M fundraise
CEO Peter Howard explained the reasons for prolonging the round by noting that the company is in a classic "crossing the chasm" situation, a reference to the delicate phase when tech products make the jump from early adopters to a larger market. Read More
Read MoreLawmakers press MBTA on service, inspections, oversight
Top MBTA officials told lawmakers they are optimistic about their progress addressing woes across the system, but when it came to some of the biggest questions facing the agency, they had little to share. Read More
Read MoreCambridge finalizes 2035 ‘net zero’ deadline, but not for housing
The City Council’s vote marked the end of a long battle over the contours of the legislation, but the beginning of the formidable task of implementing the groundbreaking law. Read More
Read MoreAmazon looking to outsource deliveries to small businesses in Boston
While no delivery experience is required to apply, Amazon.com Inc. makes it clear to business owners that they’re expected to receive and deliver packages daily, have the space to store them safely, and get the job done with their existing staff and own vehicles. Read More
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