Archive for July 2023
The Largest Construction Projects in Massachusetts
Note: This is an expanded version of the list that appears in print. Information was obtained from construction firm representatives. Dollar value refers to total value of construction costs for that project. Ties are ranked by percentage of project completed. Read More
Read MoreLargest Commercial Developers in Massachusetts
Information for this list was obtained from participating firm representatives. For the purposes of this list, commercial development refers to all nonresidential projects, and may include improvements on or to a parcel of land, including drainage, utilities, subdividing, access, buildings, etc. Read More
Read MoreNanXiang Express opens Chinatown location, plus more food and retail news
NanXiang Express, a dumpling restaurant, has opened in Boston’s Chinatown as part of the company’s broad expansion plans. Here’s the latest on that and other local retail news. Read More
Read MoreFunding for Boston LGBTQ senior housing project slashed by Congress
The Boston nonprofit behind The Pryde, an affordable housing project in Hyde Park for older LGBTQ+ adults, vows to continue construction. Read More
Read MoreTo tip or not to tip? Employers walk a delicate line as ‘tipping fatigue’ sets in
Tipping soared to new heights during the pandemic, but experts say businesses now need to tread carefully as "tipping fatigue" sets in among customers. Read More
Read MoreToast loses $2.3B in value after removing 99-cent user fee
The market value of Boston-based Toast Inc. took a significant hit after the restaurant tech company announced plans to axe a controversial 99 cents user fee. Read More
Read MoreCommentary: The future will be battery-operated
We’re going to need some really robust batteries and energy-storage technologies to make a world powered by renewables like solar and wind work, writes Joe Curtatone and William Acker. Read More
Read MoreBain Capital starts deploying $1.15B first insurance investing fund
The insurance investing unit of Boston-based private equity giant Bain Capital has already stated putting that capital to use, according to Matt Popoli, global head of Bain Capital Insurance. Read More
Read MoreBank of America execs talk regulatory uncertainty, recent settlement and more on Q2 earnings call
With higher capital requirements likely striking the banking industry, Bank of America executives touted its current position on the second-quarter earnings call. They also touched on expenses and its recently announced payout on regulatory violations. Read More
Read MorePieris lays off most staff after AstraZeneca pulls out of partnership
Pieris has also begun the process of exploring strategic alternatives. That could include a merger or acquisition or an asset sale. Read More
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