Archive for October 2025
Will Opportunity Zones help more areas in Mass. this time around?
There are new rules around Opportunity Zones, and opinions are mixed as to whether they will help boost Massachusetts low-income communities this time around. Read More
Read MoreUnicorn software firm AirSlate reportedly cuts 170 jobs globally
AirSlate, which became a so-called “unicorn” in 2022 and in 2023 had about 80 employees in Boston, is laying off people across its offices globally. Read More
Read MoreHasbro’s two-year turnaround: From $170M loss to profitable digital gaming powerhouse
The toy giant’s strategic pivot towards digital experiences and intellectual property partnerships is paying off, as evidenced by its year-over-year growth. Read More
Read MoreHere’s how much it takes to be in the 1% of Mass. earners
Massachusetts residents need to make almost $1 million per year to be in the top 1% of earners in the state. Read More
Read MoreBunker Hill housing overhaul reaches milestone with completion of first 102-unit building
An overhaul of the 1,100-unit Bunker Hill housing complex in Charlestown has hit a major early milestone: the completion of its first phase. Read More
Read MoreThe Playbook: Small-business growth opportunities could be on the horizon for 2026
In this edition of The Playbook, we look at why companies are making a big shift on remote work for 2026, small-business optimism and more. Read More
Read MoreBack Bay college partners with NWN for infrastructure overhaul and AI curriculum
A local college is making a $2.5 million infrastructure upgrade to provide faster internet, bolster its Esports team and develop an AI 101 class for students and faculty. Read More
Read MoreThe Largest Credit Unions in Massachusetts
The list consists of federally insured Massachusetts credit unions, ranked by total assets as of June 30, 2025. Information was obtained from federally insured credit union call report data collected by the National Credit Union Administration. Read More
Read MoreLargest Food & Beverage Companies in Massachusetts
This list is focused on locally based food and beverage manufacturers and/or brands. List excludes beer and wine makers. Information for this list was obtained from participating company representatives. Read More
Read MoreThese are Massachusetts’ top banks by local deposits
The 25 largest banks in the Bay State have nearly $327 billion in deposits in Massachusetts as of June 30, 2025. The group is led by Bank of America, with $101 billion in Mass. deposits as of that time frame. The online version of this ranking expands beyond what appears in print; another 98…
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