Archive for June 2025
Union workers rally to ban Waymo in Boston
Drivers unions from across the state came together on Tuesday to protest allowing Waymo and other driverless vehicles in Boston. Read More
Read MoreVenture capitalist Eric Paley to succeed Hao as economic development secretary
Gov. Healey appointed the partner at seed-stage VC firm Founder Collective to one of the state’s key roles for the innovation economy. Read More
Read MoreBeth Israel Lahey renames chief diversity role, announces DEI ‘shift’
In a memo sent Tuesday to employees, CEO Kevin Tabb said that the health system is changing its focus on DEI, and will expand work on community health. Read More
Read MoreFormer cannabis commissioner lands new job at AIM
Camargo left the state agency tasked with regulating the billion-dollar cannabis industry in May. Read More
Read MoreBoston’s Snyk beats tech giants to acquire coveted AI security startup InvariantLabs
In a highly contested acquisition process, Boston cybersecurity firm Snyk has emerged as the winner after acquiring InvariantLabs, an AI security research firm and developer of safeguards against emerging AI threats. Read More
Read MoreData-center development surges in key Sun Belt markets
Data-center development is becoming more prolific across the U.S., but certain markets are emerging as bigger power players. Read More
Read MoreEastern Bank Foundation CEO to step down after 43-year career
She began her work at Eastern Bank in 1995 as director of human resources. Read More
Read MoreFive things you need to know, and a big, fat heat dome
Good morning, Boston. Here are the five things you need to know in local business news to start your hot and humid workday. Read More
Read MoreContract biomanufacturer Veranova to add jobs after moving HQ to Devens
Biopharma contract manufacturer Veranova moved its headquarters from Pennsylvania to Devens, Massachusetts, earlier this year and is now expanding its physical footprint and workforce. Read More
Read MoreMGB opens housing on Martha’s Vineyard to combat sky-high costs
Housing costs have been prohibitive for recruitment and retention at Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Read More
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