Archive for May 2025
SBA rolls out new grant program focused on American manufacturing
Organizations have only a few weeks to apply for the new program, which is part of the SBA’s Made in America Manufacturing Initiative. Read More
Read MoreWayfair CEO says tariff stock drop was because ‘folks misunderstand’ the business
CEO Niraj Shah said he remains confident that the retail supply company is well-positioned to weather the storm. “I would share your observation that the stock certainly has not been great, and that I do think folks misunderstand some of our relative strengths and how well things are going,” he told an analyst. Read…
Read MoreThe National Observer: Real Estate: Why recent office-leasing momentum could stall
The U.S. office market in recent months and quarters has finally seen an uptick in leasing activity as companies became more confident about moving forward on real estate decisions. That momentum could be dampened by a combination of forces. Read More
Read MoreThe Playbook: HR professionals face a new pressure in the workplace
In this edition of The Playbook, we look at how freelance workers are outpacing full-time employees, the top requirement for college graduates when job hunting and more. Read More
Read MoreHotel proposed next to New Bedford’s new commuter rail stop
New Bedford’s new commuter rail station has been opened to passengers for just over a month, and now a 140-room hotel is proposed for land next door. Read More
Read MoreAsh: Amid labor shortages, ‘Clean Slate’ is good for Mass. businesses, communities
Automatic record sealing is a simple and effective solution that will help get justice-impacted talent back to work, strengthen local businesses, and unlock economic opportunity for our entire state. Read More
Read MoreBXP touts growing occupancy of Boston-area lab, office buildings
BXP’s hometown of Boston is helping carry the company’s real estate portfolio with its high occupancy rates. That includes office, retail and life sciences uses. Read More
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