Posts by ericg
IRS offers way out for some businesses worried about ERC audits
The IRS is cracking down on potentially fraudulent ERC claims. But it is now offering some small businesses worried about audits a way out. Here’s what experts say about the new option. Read More
Read MoreFlagship’s ‘endless RNA’ startup merges with another to create Sail Biomedicines
Flagship Pioneering’s much-hyped "endless RNA" startup, Laronde, will merge with another Flagship-backed firm to form a new company. Read More
Read MorePlans for Wayfair flagship store and rooftop bar at Pennyslvania mall fall through
Wayfair won’t open its flagship store at a mall in Pennsylvania after all. Read More
Read MoreDavid Liu-founded Beam Therapeutics to cut 100 staffers
A gene-editing startup founded by the Broad Institute’s David Liu is laying off 100 people as it redirects its resources toward just a couple of programs. Read More
Read MoreBoston manufacturer pays nearly $700k for wage violations
The Boston clothing manufacturing company Neptune Garment Co. will pay nearly $700,000 in citations after the state attorney general’s office found a series of wage violations. Read More
Read MoreAs banks focus on digital, they’re closing branches across Massachusetts
Banking experts agree: The future of bank branches will look a lot different. These changes are already happening, driven by customer preference, say banks. Read More
Read MoreMass transit ridership is floundering nationwide. Boston’s not the worst
Despite the T’s much-publicized problems, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority has not fared much worse in ridership than other cities with major transit systems, such as Washington D.C. or Chicago. Read More
Read MoreEditorial: Policymakers should include business owners in plastic ban decision
Variations of a ban on polystyrene (which can be in the form of either hard plastic or foam) have been proposed in the state in recent years, but so far none have passed. Read More
Read MoreBoston-based LGBTQ healthcare startup FOLX Health now accepting insurance
Launched in 2020, FOLX provides primary care, gender-affirming care, therapy and mental health services to the LGBTQIA+ community, who often report negative experiences in healthcare settings. Read More
Read MoreWicked Smaht Comedy, an intercollegiate comedy group, promises laughs at its first-ever show
A Boston University student used her college’s innovation center to create Wicked Smaht Comedy, an intercollegiate comedy group. Read More
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