Archive for March 2025
Pass the SALT? Mass. lawmakers largely mum on tax deduction
Only one member of the Massachusetts congressional delegation responded to a Business Journal request for their stance on the cap on state-and-local-tax deductions. Gov. Maura Healey chimed in as well. Read More
Read MoreHotel sector faces headwinds amid trade war, economic uncertainty
The U.S. hospitality market has a precarious outlook as a tariff-spurred trade war and economic worries could upend travel spending. Read More
Read MoreLife Alive Organic Cafe expands to Northern Virginia
The expansion comes roughly three months after the chain made its debut in D.C.’s West end. Read More
Read MoreMerrimack Valley Credit Union adopts new name, following string of mergers
The Lawrence-based financial cooperative has merged with several smaller credit unions over recent years, and is rolling out a new identity to reflect that growth. Read More
Read MoreBoston-area sites are first buys for new industrial property venture
An investment giant and a real estate firm are targeting advanced manufacturing and “tough tech” properties in Greater Boston and the San Francisco area. Read More
Read MoreCourt orders Israeli firm to complete deal to buy Desktop Metal
Nano Dimension Ltd., an Israeli manufacturer with a U.S. headquarters in Waltham, must complete its planned acquisition of Burlington-based Desktop Metal, a Delaware judge has ruled. Read More
Read More$5.3B takeover attempt of UniFirst dropped by Ohio suitor
Wilmington-based UniFirst has rebuffed several previous takeover attempts, but the would-be suitor has called off further tries. Read More
Read More32 Inno Madness companies remain, and Round 2 voting is open
Last week, we kicked off Inno Madness 2025 with 64 local startups. After over 1,200 votes were cast in Round 1, we’ve narrowed the list down to 32 companies. Welcome to Round 2. Read More
Read MoreBBJ panel: College leaders cite ‘chilling effect’ from Trump administration
A tumultuous period for higher education, including funding cuts and federal investigations, dominated an industry panel discussion at a Boston Business Journal event. Read More
Read MoreFive things: Burlington mall, worker housing, Rapid7, Severance and work-life balance
Good morning, Boston. Here are the five things you need to know in local business news to start your busy Tuesday, plus Severance and work-life balance Read More
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