Archive for June 2025
Commute times are rising sharply, but some cities are still in the fast lane
As more companies call workers back to the office, commute times across the country are inching closer to pre-pandemic levels. Read More
Read MoreNeedham Bank to acquire North Shore-based community bank for $212M
The deal for another community bank is expected to close later this year. Read More
Read MoreCompanies raise prices, cut jobs as tariff policies create market whiplash
Tariffs are having widespread ripple effects on supply chains, hiring and pricing strategies. Read More
Read MoreKronos Bio sends Cambridge lab space back to market
After exiting its California headquarters, Kronos Bio was based out of 301 Binney Street in Cambridge. Now that space is also going back on the market. Read More
Read MoreThe National Observer: Real Estate: New steel, aluminum tariffs to hit construction industry
Additional U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum imports went into effect Wednesday. Read More
Read MoreRockland Trust set to close on acquisition of Enterprise Bank within weeks
With regulatory approvals in hand, the parent companies of the two banks are preparing to close the $562 million deal. Read More
Read MoreDutch quantum company chooses Boston for North American HQ
Quantum computing company Qblox opened a 3,000-square-foot office in downtown Boston, further bolstering the state’s ecosystem in the cutting-edge field. Read More
Read MoreState commits funds to two Boston residential conversions
A powerful player is coming to the aid of downtown Boston office-to-residential conversions: the state government. Read More
Read MoreRhode Island commerce secretary to lead new World Cup-focused economic initiative
Liz Tanner, the RI Commerce Secretary, will step down to lead Ocean State 2026, an effort to capitalize on the FIFA World Cup soccer tournament. Read More
Read MoreInside Boston’s growing urban farm industry
There’s been a resurgence in Boston over the past couple of decades in growing food locally in order to promote health, sustainability and a sense of community. And for-profit companies are leading the way. Read More
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