Posts by ericg
Editorial: Making Massachusetts No. 1 should be top of mind
The business community and others may become complacent if we only focus on best-in-the-nation rankings such as per-capita venture capital dollars or bachelor’s degree holders, and not on the competitors nipping at our heels. Read More
Read MoreBlack small-business owners feel sharp credit crunch but remain optimistic
The disparity in business lending comes as higher interest rates have squeezed business owners across the country. Read More
Read MoreMassachusetts economic growth weakens in Q4
Economists pinned the slower growth on factors such as the hiring challenges faced by employers and the state’s housing crisis. Read More
Read MoreToast continues its pursuit of larger chains with new hotel deal
The deal with Choice Hotels International signals an expansion of Toast’s current customer base that some analysts had considered a logical next step for the Boston-based restaurant-technology provider. Read More
Read MoreEmmanuel names acting president as its permanent leader
Emmanuel College has named its interim leader for the last six months as its 14th president. Read More
Read MoreCVS prepares for Medicare Advantage headwinds in 2024
The corporation in December completed a medical cost trends analysis, and it recommended caution in the coming year, said CEO Karen Lynch and CFO Thomas Cowhey on a fourth-quarter earnings call. Read More
Read MoreJudge denies Shannon O’Brien’s appeal in CCC case
A Superior Court judge rejected process guardrails that O’Brien sought and ruled that Goldberg could consider O’Brien’s firing under certain circumstances. Read More
Read MoreHarvard spinout launches product using semiconductors to see cells
CytoTronics says its product allows scientists to monitor cell viability, morphology, electrophysiology, metabolism and more. To accompany its hardware, CytoTronics is also offering cloud-based application software to assess data from scans. Read More
Read MoreHealey nominates Gabrielle Wolohojian for Mass. high court
Gabrielle Wolohojian is currently a state appellate judge and is also a former romantic partner of Healey’s. Read More
Read MoreReal estate investors expect to buy and sell more property this year, but Fed actions could alter plans
Real estate investors say they’re preparing to buy and sell more commercial property this year — although one big question mark remains. Here’s a look at the forecast and which markets are projected for the strongest returns. Read More
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