Archive for February 2024
Theo Epstein will return to Red Sox as part owner, advisor
The Brookline native who, as a young baseball executive, helped deliver a long-overdue world championship to the Red Sox is now returning to the team as an owner Read More
Read MoreFive things: WeWork closes, Steward’s latest, Fenway PGA deal and TikTok for small businesses
Five things you need to know to start your Friday, including WeWork closures in Boston, Steward’s latest news, Fenway Sports Group’s PGA deal and what to watch for when hiring a social media influencer for your business. Read More
Read MoreEisai’s U.S. CEO hired to lead Cambridge cancer biotech
Japanese pharma Eisai Inc. is best known for working with Biogen to develop its recently approved Alzheimer’s disease drug Leqembi. Read More
Read MoreCommentary: Want to expand economic opportunity? Focus on digital equity.
For thousands of people in Boston, access to the internet remains out of reach — and thus, so do better career opportunities, professional development resources, tools for growing a business, and more. Read More
Read MoreBoston’s coworking businesses are evolving in the era of hybrid work
Coworking spaces around Boston are seeing demand in new areas while they look to appeal to a new audience nearly four years since work-from-home became ubiquitous. Read More
Read MoreMass General Brigham may return doctors to Holy Family after supplies restocked
"Once they have restocked and we are confident that they will continue to have the supplies necessary on an ongoing basis, we will look forward to resuming scheduled orthopedic and Gl procedures at Holy Family Hospital,” MGB wrote in an email to staff. Read More
Read MoreRideshare drivers, others aim to derail Uber-backed ballot question once again
Drivers and organized labor leaders will once again ask the state’s highest court to spike a well-funded, industry-led campaign looking to reshape the relationship between companies like Uber and Lyft and their app-based workforce. Read More
Read MoreAs new CEO takes over, Indigo cuts jobs to ‘drive better efficiencies’
The latest cuts at Indigo Ag come as new CEO Dean Banks took the reins of the company on Feb. 1 and plans to hit breakeven by the end of the year. Read More
Read MoreTakeda’s Q3 profits take a hit due to new generic ADHD drugs
The state’s largest biotech employer announced a new worldwide license and collaboration agreement as well as a large shortfall in profits for the third quarter due in part to generic competition. Read More
Read MoreWeWork closes large Boston location, withholds rent at others
The coworking company has not paid a combined $1.1 million in January rent at two buildings in the city, according to a recent court filing. Read More
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