Archive for February 2024
Commentary: Internships, jobs and similar experiences help keep graduates in Mass.
Three college presidents write that opportunities such as internships, co-ops and work-study jobs anchor the talented students who come here to study and help keep them in Massachusetts after graduation. Read More
Read MoreBostInno 25 Under 25 accepting nominations for young, local entrepreneurs and innovators
Know a young, innovative go-getter in Greater Boston? Nominate them for this year’s BostInno 25 Under 25. Read More
Read MoreLargest Accounting Firms in Massachusetts
Information for this list was obtained from participating firm representatives. Read More
Read MoreAccounting firm LGA chooses ‘path of independence,’ focus on middle market
Accounting is not an industry not known for its simplicity, but at accounting firm LGA LLC, a rather simple philosophy has been the driving force behind its growth in recent years — “Build it and they will come.” Read More
Read MorePetri Dish: CRISPR exec joins Takeda; ‘Electric medicine’ that you wear
This week saw news at both ends of the life science spectrum, with Big Pharma giant Takeda announcing new hires, and a neurotech wearable company emerging from stealth. Read More
Read MoreEndowments at the 20 wealthiest colleges in Mass. grew 30% in 3 years
Endowments at the state’s 20 richest colleges rose nearly 30% in three years. Read More
Read MoreThe National Observer: Hiring managers have a Gen Z problem
Unreasonable salary demands? Inappropriate clothing? Hiring managers have a Gen Z problem, but their solution is a big gamble. This week’s National Observer covers that, a change for Delta frequent fliers and America’s new $100,000 jobs. Read More
Read MoreGannett stock drops after $25M guilty verdict in defamation case
Shares of the owner of dozens of weekly and daily newspapers in Massachusetts fell this week after the company was ordered to pay $25 million in a defamation suit centered on an Oklahoma paper. Read More
Read MoreEditorial: Making Massachusetts No. 1 should be top of mind
The business community and others may become complacent if we only focus on best-in-the-nation rankings such as per-capita venture capital dollars or bachelor’s degree holders, and not on the competitors nipping at our heels. Read More
Read MoreBlack small-business owners feel sharp credit crunch but remain optimistic
The disparity in business lending comes as higher interest rates have squeezed business owners across the country. Read More
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