Archive for September 2023
Toast CEO steps down and company co-founder steps in
Toast has had some stumbles recently, but analysts have painted an optimistic picture of the future. Now, co-founder Aman Narang is taking over as CEO from Chris Comparato. Read More
Read MoreWhat the heck is going on at the Cannabis Control Commission?
With months of controversy and continued lack of progress on major industry issues, questions remain about what is going on behind the scenes at the Cannabis Control Commission. Here’s what we know. Read More
Read MoreChild labor at Dunkin’ among work violations in Mass. AG’s Labor Day report
More than $500,000 in fines against Dunkin’ franchisees was among the highlights of an annual report released by the state Attorney General on labor law infractions in the past year. Read More
Read MoreFive things: Corporate philanthropy, a major broker’s move, Mass. bankruptcies, and your remote-work policy
Good morning, Boston. Here are the five things you need to know in Boston business news to start your workday: Corporate philanthropy drops, why Bob Richards changed firms, and a question about how your remote work policy is doing. Read More
Read MoreHere’s why star broker Bob Richards left Cushman for JLL
The star broker spoke to the Business Journal about the move and his perspective on where the region’s life sciences and health care real estate market is headed. Read More
Read MoreGood News Tuesday: Joining together to fight ALS
NWN Carousel does the Ice Bucket Challenge to raise money and awareness Read More
Read MoreLuxury furniture chain taking place of Bed Bath & Beyond, and other retail news
Patriot Place in Foxborough is losing its Bed Bath & Beyond location but won’t go without a furniture and decor seller for long. Here’s the latest on that and other area retail news. Read More
Read MoreSmall-business grants you can apply for in September 2023
From grants for moms to DoorDash, small-business owners can apply for a number of funding opportunities. Read More
Read MoreVC funding update: Which Boston-area startups raised money in August?
August saw Greater Boston startups bring in more funding than any month since May. Check out all the deals, including news from Boston Micro Fabrication, Rapport Therapeutics and LightForce Orthodontics. Read More
Read MoreBiofourmis CEO steps down one month after layoffs
The SoftBank-backed digital therapeutics "unicorn" company confirmed it is conducting a search for a new chief executive after Kuldeep Singh Rajput left his role. Read More
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