Posts by ericg
What small-business owners should do ahead of looming TikTok ban
Experts say business owners who rely on TikTok for marketing or revenue should prepare now for a shutdown of the social-media app. Read More
Read MoreState Street names interim CFO; reports revenue, earnings growth
The chief financial officer for a State Street business unit will serve in that position for the entire firm, while the search goes on for a successor to Eric Aboaf. He leaves State Street at the end of next month. Read More
Read MoreSouth Indian fast-casual chain Madras Dosa Co. makes its New York City debut
This is one of four openings in New York City that Madras Dosa Co. has planned for the year. Read More
Read MoreSuffolk office-to-dorm project OK’d. More like it may be coming.
Kairos Shen, Boston’s planning chief, said institutions other than colleges are interested in office-to-residential conversions to house their employees. The city is “actively working” to help create a consortium of the organizations to partner with real estate developers on the projects, he said. Read More
Read MoreThe Playbook: AI is shaping hiring decisions as more workers start looking for jobs
In this edition of The Playbook, we examine how HR managers are using artificial intelligence at a time when more workers are getting ready to start job searches. Read More
Read MoreBoston-area community bank names new CEO, first woman in that job
The new chief executive succeeds Robert DiBella – who retired last month as president and CEO after 37 years with the bank. Read More
Read MoreFive new restaurants in Central Square, plus more retail news
Also, a new pickleball chain enters Massachusetts, two breweries closing in Merrimack Valley and more local retail news. Read More
Read MoreFive things, plus realty office shutdown; MLK Day in Boston; KLR merger; and podcasts videos
Good morning, Boston. Here are the five things you need to know in local business news to start your busy Friday, plus the shutdown of a South Shore real estate firm, a new fancy lounge at Logan, and MLK Day honorees. Read More
Read MoreLargest Law Firms in Massachusetts
The largest law firms in Massachusetts employ more than 7,560 local lawyers in offices throughout the Bay State. The online version of this ranking expands beyond what appears in print; another 95 law offices are included in our digital rankings, in addition to the 50 featured in this week’s print edition. This week’s List…
Read MoreLawrence leaders make case for opportunity, prosperity in Merrimack Valley city
The head of the Lawrence Partnership writes that the organization will focus its 2025 efforts on three key areas: workforce development, educational attainment, and community engagement. Read More
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