Archive for January 2025
Alexandria founder praises Trump’s touch on life sciences
“Compared to the last administration, it’s like the dark of night and the light of day,” Alexandria Real Estate Equities executive chairman Joel Marcus said amid widespread confusion about the impact of Trump’s funding freeze. Read More
Read MoreInnovation accelerator to open in Worcester, backed by pro hockey team owner
A new startup accelerator program will offer Worcester entrepreneurs free workspace, six-figure investments, and mentorship opportunities through its two-track approach to scaling startups. Read More
Read MoreWoburn company gets funding to power AI data centers
“There’s ton of interest from the data center community,” CEO Tim Heidel said in an interview. “Data centers are the customers we’re prioritizing.” Read More
Read MoreNo one brings in NIH funding like Mass. That money could now be at risk.
Massachusetts brings in a disproportionate share of federal grants for research through the National Institutes of Health—and that money could now be at risk in the wake of the Trump administration’s federal funding freeze. Read More
Read MoreFive things you need to know, and what to wear to work
Good morning, Boston. Happy Year of the Snake! Here’s how to celebrate in Boston, and here are the five things you need to know in local business news to start your busy Wednesday. Read More
Read MoreSlight progress seen on Mass. gender diversity report
Women are still vastly outnumbered by men in positions of business leadership in Massachusetts, and progress being made is only incremental, according to the latest annual study on public companies in the state. Read More
Read MoreTJX buys two office buildings near its Framingham HQ
The properties, both four stories, feature a combined 162,000 square feet of space. Read More
Read MoreMass. scrambles to respond to Trump funding freeze
The Trump administration’s move to pause trillions of dollars in federal spending triggered an avalanche of uncertainty, panic and outrage, including a lawsuit from Attorney General Andrea Campbell and several of her counterparts. Read More
Read MoreRTX grew headcount in 2024
The aerospace and defense giant formerly known as Raytheon is still one of Massachusetts’ largest employers. Read More
Read MoreBay State’s largest food manufacturer set to move HQ to RI
Blount Fine Foods, the largest food and beverage manufacturer in Massachusetts and one of the largest family-owned businesses, is making the move thanks to a 10-year tax break of $3.2 million. Read More
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