Archive for January 2024
Five things, Synergy’s downtown buy, MGH’s expansion quest, and mourning an iconic brand
Here are the five things you need to know in Boston business news to start your Monday, including Synergy’s downtown buy, MGH’s expansion quest, and the mourning of an iconic sports brand. Read More
Read MoreFive Mass. startups chosen as finalists at SXSW
The pitch competition offers a springboard for the startups selected at finalists. Read More
Read MoreSynergy buys downtown building that’s home to Bostonia pub, 94 apartments
Synergy has acquired a mixed-use building that includes owner David Greaney’s restaurant, Bostonia Public House, along with 94 apartments plus office space. Read More
Read MoreLombardo plans its future after Randolph site closes, and more retail news
Lombardo’s is closing its landmark venue in Randolph at the end of January, but has a plan for its next chapter. Here’s more on that and other local retail news. Read More
Read MoreCommentary: Support employees with addiction issues
"Addiction is marked mostly by fear and isolation, which grows exponentially in high pressure jobs and reputation-based roles. Eventually, left untreated, addiction will end tragically for everyone involved," writes Todd Whitridge of the Recovery Centers of America. Read More
Read MoreThe National Beat: The IPO window for startups, top golfer’s investment and a dating app for dog lovers
This week’s National Beat looks at the IPO window for startups, a top golfer’s role in a Series A round and OpenAI’s U.S. military change of heart. Read More
Read MoreMass. cannabis businesses push for refunds of community impact fees
Dispensary owner Caroline Frankel won $1.2M in a settlement with the town of Uxbridge on Thursday, saying the town didn’t document where it spent the money it took from the company. A cannabis business group wants to see such refunds statewide. Read More
Read MoreThe Playbook: Here are the changes, challenges and opportunities that will shape employers in 2024
The return to office and how to approach pay in a tight talent market will continue to be issues in 2024, but there are some new problems, challenges and opportunities emerging. Here’s what employers need to know. Read More
Read MoreState Street saw ‘large uptick’ in deposits heading into 2024
State Street Corp. said Friday that deposits saw "a large uptick" in December, a potentially good sign for the custodial bank in 2024. Read More
Read MoreMGH asks state for more beds to ease capacity crunch, despite previous cost concerns
Mass General says it needs more inpatient beds to relieve the crunch on the Emergency Department. But state regulators have, in the past, raised concerns about the potential cost impact to patients. Read More
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