Archive for February 2024
Sold-out MIT Sloan sports analytics conference stays true to its mission
The MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference (SSAC) continues to innovate and drive change in sports analytics, and this year’s event is expected to deliver an event more wide-ranging and relevant than ever, organizers say. Read More
Read MoreRestaurant group ‘absolutely’ opposes end of minimum tipped wage in Mass.
The head of the state’s group that represents restaurants said a new push to raise the minimum wage for tipped workers over the next few years would ultimately decrease wages for those workers. Read More
Read MoreAfter last year’s lackluster M&A activity, here’s why experts are bullish for 2024
While 2023 wasn’t a banner year for mergers and acquisitions, there were still some game-changing deals. Here’s a look at the biggest deals of the year — and why 2024 could be very different. Read More
Read MorePay transparency could expand to millions of workers under proposed rule
The federal government is wading into pay transparency by proposing new rules for federal contractors and subcontractors. Read More
Read MoreTop House leaders rule out Steward bailout
House Speaker Ron Mariano and Rep. Aaron Michlewitz sounded dubious as they discussed the bridge funding deal touted by a Steward executive to stave off hospital closures. Read More
Read MoreSynlogic cuts most workers after halting rare disease drug trial
The 10-year-old Cambridge biotech is saying good-bye to its chief executive and the vast majority of its staff after halting a Phase 3 trial that it said was unlikely to succeed. Read More
Read MoreThis Boston startup uses medical expertise to innovate the skin care industry
Founded by two MIT-educated women, Droplette is a skincare device and platform engineered to get products into the skin instead of just on top of it. Read More
Read MoreFive things: Boger’s back, wealthy college endowments and this is making your workers resentful
Good morning – you made it to Friday! Here are the five things you need to know: Josh Boger’s back, wealthy college endowments are growing, and this is making your workers resentful. Read More
Read MoreAn Asian food hub forms on a Brookline block, and more retail news
A group of new eateries will soon open on a block of Beacon Street in Brookline that’s becoming a hub for Asian food and drink. Here’s more on that and other area retail news. Read More
Read MoreMeet the real estate leader at Fallon Co. who isn’t named Fallon
It’s not for the faint of heart, taking on such a prominent role in a company named after the two other legs on that stool. Boston commercial real estate is in many ways a small world, with well-established local families playing a big role. Read More
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