Archive for July 2023
Boston-based Family First raises $11M Series A
Family First was founded in Boston in 2021 to support people caring for aging or ill loved ones. Read More
Read MoreCFO of the Year honorees name their career highlight and dish out advice
Ahead of the annual event, the Business Journal is highlighting some of what the honorees told us about their career paths. Read More
Read MoreFewer CRE loans being refinanced, but lenders find other ways to work with borrowers
Higher interest rates, increased office vacancy and a weaker leasing environment are reshaping how building owners and lenders are assessing commercial real estate loans coming due soon. Read More
Read MoreFive things you need to know today, and a new way of looking at T stations
Here are your 5 things to know today, plus Biden’s new student debt plan, robots in local restaurants, minority board seats and a 3D visualization of the Boston subway system. Read More
Read MoreRenters are now moving into Somerville’s new tallest tower
Somerville’s Union Square is in the early phases of what promises to be a drastic transformation, between the new MBTA Green Line expansion and an encroachment of life sciences into the neighborhood. Read More
Read MoreOffice envy: Check out Validity’s rooftop deck and skyline views
When Boston-based Validity was looking for a new office during the pandemic, COO Mike Piispanen said this space at 100 Summer St. was the only option with a rooftop patio. Read More
Read MoreNeedham sub shop to close this month
Needham-based Mighty Subs is calling it quits after 33 years. Read More
Read MoreMass. lags behind nation in minority representation at Fortune 500 companies, report shows
Some minority communities have lower representation in the boardrooms of Fortune 500 companies in Massachusetts compared with the national average, according to a new report. Read More
Read MoreBiden’s new push to cancel student debt could wipe out $592M for Mass. borrowers
President Joe Biden’s new loan relief program could potentially cancel $592 million in federal student loan debt across 12,530 borrowers in Massachusetts. Read More
Read MoreRecession worries are fading for many businesses. But one number isn’t budging.
The first half of 2023 was stronger than many anticipated, and recession worries are fading. But one number isn’t budging. Read More
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