Archive for March 2025
Five things: iRobot sale, Moderna executive pay, and what happened to gene therapies?
Here are the five things you need to know in local business news to start your workday. Read More
Read MoreEditorial: The Mass. state lottery doesn’t need more money
State Treasurer Deborah Goldberg wants more state money for the lottery. But why should we expand a program that takes money away from the least well-off residents? Read More
Read MoreEconomic survey reveals mixed signals as tariffs cloud otherwise optimistic business sentiment
Executive optimism has taken a hit because of tariff concerns but it’s still higher than it was before the presidential election. Read More
Read MoreAI’s explosive growth is most likely to disrupt these job markets
The explosive growth of artificial intelligence is touching nearly every industry — and disrupting many jobs. But some are at higher risk than others. Read More
Read MorePandemic-era SBA programs spark debate five years later
The SBA allocated more than $1 trillion through multiple programs to small businesses at the onset of the pandemic. The aftermath of that effort is still playing out. Here’s what it means for businesses that participated in the programs — and the future of the SBA. Read More
Read MoreBulfinch Triangle rezoned to boost housing
Boston’s Bulfinch Triangle has been rezoned to allow for new housing without the need for a special permit. A city councilor suggested more changes could be coming. Read More
Read MoreMedtech startup gets $1.7M for breathing tube device
The medical device startup, founded by Irena King in 2019, offers a new way to secure an endotracheal tube inserted into a patient’s mouth. Read More
Read MoreFormer Klaviyo employees emerge from stealth with new venture
The former senior vice president of global sales and leader in sales engineering at Klaviyo has emerged from stealth with a new startup geared at democratizing the power of marketing experimentation through LLMs and AI. Read More
Read MoreBoston federal education office set to close
The U.S. Department of Education is laying off more than 1,300 employees, including in Boston, where the lease for an office in Post Office Square is being terminated. Read More
Read MoreAspenTech merger complete; company stops trading after 31 years
After 31 years as a publicly-traded Massachusetts company, Aspen Technology has ceased to exist as an independent firm. Read More
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