Archive for August 2025
Office cluster with Takeda HQ refinances for $1.3B
A group of eight life sciences, health and technology buildings in Cambridge has been refinanced at a value of $1.3 billion. Read More
Read MoreThe National Observer: Manufacturers, data-center developers make billion-dollar pledges
New projects from manufacturers and data-center developers aim to create jobs and inject billions of dollars into the economy. See who’s stepping up, and find out what questions hiring managers should be prepared to answer from prospective employees in today’s job market, in this week’s coverage from The National Observer. Read More
Read MoreStartups to Watch: Meet Duckbill, an AI personal assistant
Former Uber regional manager and Oscar Health COO has set out on her own to help busy people get help with their schedules by combining AI and human expertise. Read More
Read MoreMartha’s Vineyard homeowners’ distillery placed under court-ordered control
The owners of Uncle Nearest, who have ties to a high-profile Martha’s Vineyard property, are now navigating complex legal waters as their company’s management hangs in the balance. Read More
Read MoreCommentary: Health plans need to cover broader behavioral health services
Massachusetts launched a network of community behavioral health centers in 2023. But many health insurers don’t cover all of the services available there. A pending bill would address that. Read More
Read MoreMerger of two Cape chambers creates ‘more efficient’ advocate
The merger has bumped the chamber up from seventh to second place on our annual list of largest chambers in the state. Read More
Read MoreState auditor finds mismanagement, procedural inequities at Cannabis Control Commission
An audit of the state’s cannabis agency found that mismanagement and a lack of internal controls at the commission has resulted in lost revenue, violations of state regulations and procedural inequities. Read More
Read MoreThe Playbook: These generations are being hit hardest by burnout
In this edition of The Playbook, we spotlight the employees who are being hit hardest by burnout, as well as CEO departures and more. Read More
Read MoreSticker shock is coming for employer health plans in 2026. Here’s why.
An increasingly popular class of drugs is just one of the factors fueling the sticker shock. Read More
Read MoreFormer Bridj CEO to take AI aviation company public via SPAC
Matt George, whose bus startup Bridj was acquired in 2017, is taking his company Merlin public on the Nasdaq in early 2026. Read More
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