Archive for May 2025
Cooking oil manufacturer family-owned for four generations (PHOTOS)
Catania Oils is a fourth-generation, family-owned business that operates one of the most high-capacity edible oil facilities in North America. See inside the company’s Massachusetts manufacturing facility. Read More
Read MoreFive things: MIT’s big bond, Seaport’s Summer Market, Saugus’ Iron Works, and the T’s busiest subway stations
Good morning, Boston. Here are the five things you need to know in local business news to start your busy workday, including MIT’s big bond, Seaport’s Summer Market, Saugus’ Iron Works, small-business grants, and the T’s busiest subway stations. Read More
Read MoreSouth Boston site permitted to build a hotel for sale
A site in South Boston where a 72-room hotel has been approved for construction by the city is now being listed for sale. Read More
Read MoreA familiar retailer will move into the site of this former Joann store
An off-price department store will assume the lease for the location that had previously been a Joann’s store in Walpole. Read More
Read MoreNeedham housing complex sells for $182M
A Virginia firm has paid $182 million for a 390-unit apartment complex off Kendrick Street in Needham. Read More
Read MoreLeaders’ inability to delegate work may be driving burnout
Leaders are missing a chance to substantially lower burnout rates among their employees. Read More
Read More5 for ’25: Five things to consider before you start your own business
A national small-business leader explains why now is the perfect time to start your own company, despite economic uncertainties. Read More
Read MoreMIT borrows $750M as it faces potential research funding cuts
MIT issued a $750 million bond on Friday that it said was for “general corporate purposes,” echoing a similar step a month ago taken by Harvard to help with costs when federal grants and contracts are at risk. Read More
Read MoreBank of Canton names new leaders in preparation for CEO retirement
The mutual savings bank, based in southeastern Massachusetts, has changed up its senior leadership. Read More
Read MoreIs the city ready for housing with no parking? Boston board says no
A proposed 70-unit development in South Boston had no dedicated parking spaces for residents. It matched with car-free travel goals and is near public transit. But neighbors and officials said no. Read More
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