Archive for October 2025
After distribution delay, Covid vaccines due to arrive this week, DPH chief says
Massachusetts has been facing “glitches” in vaccine distribution, the state public health commissioner said Wednesday, and a long-term federal government shutdown may create “ripple effects” across Massachusetts public health. Read More
Read More12 female leaders recognized in BBJ’s revamped Women Who Mean Business program
The Boston Business Journal has announced the honorees for the 2025 Icon Awards: A Women Who Mean Business Program. Read More
Read MoreMass. has taken a $3.7B hit from Trump admin, GOP cuts, new state data show
Nearly nine months into the second Trump administration, Massachusetts has lost out on a total of $3.7 billion in federal funding thanks to Trump administration clawbacks and the domestic policy mega-bill that got signed into law earlier this year, new state data show. Read More
Read MorePublic payrolls: Here’s what the top employees at the Cannabis Control Commission earn
With both of its top leadership positions filled for the first time in years, the commission is aiming to get back on track moving the industry forward. Read More
Read MoreOpportunity Zone program gets an upgrade. Here’s what’s changing.
The original Opportunity Zone program is getting a rural-focused makeover. Read More
Read MoreAfter emerging from bankruptcy, Internet provider Starry gets acquired by Verizon
After emerging from Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2023, Starry Internet is getting acquired by Verizon Communications. Read More
Read MoreBoston drone startup raises $10M, aims to go where GPS can’t reach
A Boston company that creates drones that navigate by “seeing” and “feeling” their surroundings, rather than using GPS, has raised $10 million in new funding. Read More
Read MoreSVB parent’s CEO sees tech wealth as next big opportunity
The CEO of First Citizens Bank, parent of Silicon Valley Bank, wants to do more for the founders and employees of the successful startups that the bank helped build by offering more services to the wealthy. Read More
Read MoreCitizens Bank taps capital markets chief to lead commercial bank
Ted Swimmer succeeds Don McCree, who is retiring. Read More
Read MoreBoston sales training firm recently acquired by PE names new CEO
RAIN Group is among a handful of “mid-tier” global firms, surmounted by only a few larger competitors. Read More
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