Archive for January 2025
Mass. resident exodus among worst in U.S., annual moving index shows
An annual index shows only one other state was a less popular destination last year for DIY movers. Read More
Read MoreMass.-based UniFirst opposes $5.3B takeover attempt
An Ohio company has made a proposal to acquire Wilmington’s UniFirst for $5.3 billion. The suitor isn’t giving up, even though UniFirst’s board has rejected its offer. Read More
Read MoreCape Cod shopping center sells for $11M
A shopping center in the Cape Cod town of Harwich has sold for $11.5 million, becoming part of the portfolio of Newman Properties of Brookline and Atlantic Capital Investment. Read More
Read MoreBXP to build new trophy office in D.C., pre-leases five floors to major law firm
BXP has unveiled big redevelopment plans for a high-profile downtown D.C. property it recently acquired. Read More
Read MoreFive things you need to know, and how to find the best place to work
Good morning, Boston. Here are the five things you need to know in local business news to start your chilly Tuesday. Read More
Read MoreEast Cambridge lab complex signs first tenant after acquisition, renovations
A French-based biotech company is making Cambridgeport Labs the site of its U.S. headquarters. Read More
Read MoreezCater CEO steps down two months after layoffs
Ashwin Raj, a former head of rideshare at Lyft, replaced longtime ezCater CEO Stefania Mallett in August 2023. Read More
Read MoreAfter 2-year high, Mass. business confidence ebbs slightly
The Business Confidence Index, a monthly gauge of opinion about the state economy, had increased steadily since August. Read More
Read MoreBusiness owners looking to sell in 2025 should tackle these issues
It takes a lot more than a steady profit to make a business attractive to buyers, experts say. Read More
Read MoreHistoric Dorchester apartment building sells for $41M
Baker Chocolate Factory, an apartment complex in Dorchester’s Lower Mills neighborhood that dates back more than a century, has sold for $41 million. Read More
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