Archive for May 2025
Defunct hospital site slated for housing north of Boston sold
A long-vacant former hospital site just north of Boston in Stoneham has been bought by a residential developer from California. Read More
Read MoreBoston Business Journal’s 2025 Fast 50 companies unveiled
The Boston Business Journal unveiled this year’s’ Fast 50, the companies that had the largest revenue growth from 2021 through 2024. Honorees were celebrated at an event at Big Night Live. Read More
Read MoreRevenue growth slows this year among the Fast 50
Inflation and high interest rates have taken a toll on the pace of revenue growth at Massachusetts companies over the past three years. Read More
Read MoreFrom a car crash, an online insurance agency grows
Insurify began with a car accident that led to a big increase in auto insurance premiums for Snejina Zacharia. The online insurance agency uses AI-powered technology to provide real-time policy quotes for consumers. Read More
Read MoreFederal contracts prove a potent growth strategy for Akumen
When Akumen came onto the scene in 1989, it was a 10-person insurance and risk management firm. More than three decades later, it’s one of the fastest-growing firms in Boston. Read More
Read MoreMental health tech company Uwill tops this year’s Fast 50 list
Demand for mental health services has helped Uwill’s revenue to spike by more than 4,000% from 2021 to 2024, placing it first among this year’s Fast 50 honorees. Read More
Read MoreMass. GDP falls as voters grow pessimistic of state economy
Two sets of data released Monday paint an increasingly grim picture of the Massachusetts economy. Read More
Read MoreRepublican tax plan includes sweeping changes for small businesses
The new legislation includes tax credits and deductions that small-business owners may be able to leverage. Read More
Read MorePlans shift for Southie power plant redevelopment as market slows
Dismantling the old Edison power plant in South Boston took so long, the project’s developer is now facing a markedly different market, leaving it to consider swapping its first and second phases. Read More
Read MoreTrump administration holds up another $450M to Harvard
The Trump administration said Tuesday it is terminating roughly $450 million in grants to Harvard, on top of the $2.2 billion in funding already cut. Read More
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