Archive for February 2025
After peak in 2021, number of Mass. million-dollar earners drops
Massachusetts had one of the biggest declines in the rate of residents earning a million dollars or more in 2022, according to newly released federal tax filings. Read More
Read MoreThe National Observer: Real Estate: Impact of tariffs on housing supply
Despite a 30-day pause on tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico, many in homebuilding, construction and development say the tariffs as planned would inevitably increase the prices on key materials shipped from those countries and China. Read More
Read MoreBoston fintech raises $27M to make managing your FSA account easier
The startup aims to make it easier to pay for healthcare using spending accounts. Read More
Read MoreLargest Commercial Real Estate Leasing Firms in Massachusetts
Information for this list was obtained from representatives at participating firms. Licensed brokers refers to commercial brokers. Read More
Read MoreLab developer IQHQ refinances Fenway, Brighton properties
The developer has faced considerable hurdles redeveloping its Greater Boston properties into labs. Read More
Read MoreSpeaking of success: Why companies offer advanced English classes to employees
The funding comes from the Workforce Training Fund Program, a source under the state’s Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development. Read More
Read MoreJanuary tax revenue surges 11% over expectations
January is a big month for tax collections so its receipts are closely watched as an indication of how the second half of the state budget year may play out. Read More
Read MoreThe Playbook: Competitive job market fuels creative resumes, new expectations on pay
In this edition of The Playbook, we take a look at how an increasingly competitive labor market is leading to new expectations on pay — and how it’s prompting workers to get creative with their resumes. Read More
Read MoreThe data center boom is missing Massachusetts
Still, there are opportunities for local developers of the properties, in part because of a new state tax break for the projects, experts told the Business Journal. Read More
Read MoreEditorial: A positive step toward second-chance hiring
Employers who are interested in steps they can take to increase hiring of those with criminal records now have a guide put out this week by the Second Chance Business Coalition. Read More
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