Archive for February 2025
George Church spinout adds $10M for RNA synthesis platform
A spinout from George Church’s lab at Harvard is developing an enzymatic-based RNA synthesis platform to innovate the manufacturing process for gene editing therapeutics. Read More
Read MoreThe National Observer: Workforce training reimagined; new ideas for downtown developments
A company launches a “returnship” program, and a $670 million project aims to create a new “front door” for a Midwest city: Those stories and more in this edition of The National Observer. Read More
Read MoreMentoring Monday: Advice from local women on the mentoring relationship
Meet some of the women who have volunteered to serve as mentors and read some of their best practices. Read More
Read MoreEEOC shift on LGBT protections creates legal complications for businesses
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s changing stance on LGBT protections is putting employers in a tricky position. Read More
Read MoreThe Playbook: Where Gen Z is turning for career opportunities
In this edition of The Playbook, we take a look at how employers are handling economic uncertainty and where Generation Z workers are finding career opportunities. Read More
Read MoreWhy homebuilding in Greater Boston is lagging
The Boston area is approving new homes at a rate one-third lower than in 2021, imperiling the region’s efforts to improve housing affordability. Why Boston lags the U.S., by the numbers. Read More
Read MoreMass. AG sues Boston home equity lender, claiming deceptive practices
Attorney General Andrea Campbell is suing a Boston-based home equity loan company, claiming it violated consumer protection laws by targeting financially vulnerable homeowners and putting them at risk of foreclosure. Read More
Read MoreSBA’s mass firings could hurt disaster recovery, loan oversight
Senate Democrats say the agency needs to be more transparent about its actions. Read More
Read MoreThe most important ingredients for a successful mentoring program
A good mentoring relationship is like guacamole: Individual components come together to make something great. Read More
Read MoreSurvey: Boston execs say they plan to expand real estate, hire in 2025
Among other findings, the survey by KPMG found the vast majority of those polled said their businesses plan to growth their workforces, technology and real estate. Read More
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