Archive for September 2025
A new trend has emerged in the job market as workers cling to roles amid economic uncertainty
First was the “turnover tsunami.” Then came “quiet quitting.” Now, a new label to describe the job market has emerged. Read More
Read MoreLongtime Suffolk executive named CEO of Newton construction firm
A longtime executive at the Boston construction giant Suffolk has been named the new chief executive of a Newton-based competitor. Read More
Read MoreMandarin Oriental retail space sells for $83 million
Retail space at Back Bay’s Mandarin Oriental building, including a restaurant and banks, has sold for $83 million to a Canadian buyer. Read More
Read MoreNvidia venture arm extends investment in Boston quantum startup QuEra
The Boston quantum startup QuEra has extended its $230 million Series B funding first announced in February. Read More
Read MoreMassachusetts home prices soar: 1 in 7 towns now have $1M+ median
Fifty cities and towns had median single-family prices surpassing $1 million this year through July. That’s one out of seven of the state’s 351 municipalities. Here’s a closer look at each. Read More
Read MoreFootwear retailer DSW bets on ‘surprise’ factor with new concept store in Framingham
The footwear retailer is embracing a “treasure hunt” approach in its stores, taking cues from TJX Cos.’ playbook to keep shoppers engaged and coming back for more surprises. Read More
Read MoreHealey aims to cut environmental review times for housing projects to 30 days
A year-long environmental review process could soon be cut down to just 30 days for certain housing developments, as state leaders look to tackle the ongoing affordability crisis. Read More
Read MoreDesktop Metal acquirer Nano Dimension changes CEO after five months
The leadership change comes as Waltham-based Nano Dimension is evaluating “strategic alternatives.” Read More
Read MoreFlybridge continues to be ‘bullish’ on AI with $100M fund
The new fund targets 30-40 new investments at the pre-seed and seed level in AI startups across three sub-sectors. Read More
Read MoreRural communities fight state’s new energy storage siting process
As Massachusetts moves to streamline the approval process for large-scale energy-storage projects, some small towns find themselves at odds with developers and state government and their attempts to reshape local landscapes. Read More
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