Archive for August 2023
Cannabis delivery companies, fed up with regulators, seek immediate change two-driver rule
After months of advocating for changes to a two-driver rule they describe as burdensome and unnecessary — and no solid timeline in sight for a fix — cannabis delivery entrepreneurs say they’re fed up with the Cannabis Control Commission’ plodding process. Read More
Read MoreRecord state jobless rate drops even lower across Mass.
The Massachusetts unemployment rate dipped even lower in July after establishing a record low point in June. Read More
Read MoreCIC Health stopping Covid-19 operations, but its public health work may not be over
CIC Health, a spinoff that arose from CIC during the pandemic to manage testing and vaccinations, is shutting down its Covid-19 operations. But that might not be the end of the story for the organization, CEO Rachel Wilson told BostInno. Read More
Read MoreMedical device at heart of $16.6B J&J acquisition recalled
Just a few months after Johnson & Johnson Inc. acquired Danvers medical device maker Abiomed Inc. for a whopping $16.6 billion, the device at the heart of the acquisition — a minimally invasive heart pump — is being partially recalled. Read More
Read MoreWellesley native is the voice of UFC, returning this weekend to Boston, TD Garden
Wellesley native Jon Anik is the voice of a generation. The UFC generation. He’s making a Boston homecoming with UFC 292 at TD Garden on Saturday, Aug. 18. Read More
Read MoreBPDA board OKs East Boston site, once a casket factory, for 220 apartments
The board also gave the greenlight to a plan to rezone Newmarket, the industrial area near Boston Medical Center where Roxbury, Dorchester and the South End meet. Read More
Read MoreNewton founder is using AI to build CliffsNotes for legal cases
The new legal AI platform is powered by OpenAI and CourtListener and allows users to read and search summaries of judicial opinions. Read More
Read MoreForm D Friday: Glasswing’s venture partner raises millions for stealth 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 MoreGennari: Artificial intelligence is here. So now what?
These are early days for AI. How can we use it to enhance creativity, connection and communication in our own lives and beyond? Fasten your seatbelts, and grab one of these recommended books by Larry Gennari. Read More
Read MoreIn a twist, Alo Yoga takes space with Back Bay developer it sued
The national apparel chain thought it had a lease agreement "at the best corner in the Back Bay." When developer L3 Capital said the lease was never finalized, Alo sued and lost. But now, Alo is set to open this fall in L3’s building. Read More
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