Posts by ericg
Massachusetts strip mall sells for $7M
A small retail center that’s anchored by a ConvenientMD urgent care clinic has sold for $7.2 million. Read More
Read MoreLenders face tough choices as $957B in commercial mortgages come due this year
Borrowers and lenders are figuring out how to handle commercial real estate properties that have lost significant value since they were last refinanced. Read More
Read MoreMassachusetts students win Apple coding challenge with fitness and art apps
Apple has selected 350 students worldwide for its prestigious coding competition, including two from Massachusetts universities who created innovative apps for art and fitness. Read More
Read MoreFitchburg nonprofit warns of potential layoffs as state phases out hotel-based shelters
As the state moves away from hotel-based shelters, a central Massachusetts organization that runs them is working to minimize the impact on its employees and the families it serves. Read More
Read MoreDefunct hospital site slated for housing north of Boston sold
A long-vacant former hospital site just north of Boston in Stoneham has been bought by a residential developer from California. Read More
Read MoreBoston Business Journal’s 2025 Fast 50 companies unveiled
The Boston Business Journal unveiled this year’s’ Fast 50, the companies that had the largest revenue growth from 2021 through 2024. Honorees were celebrated at an event at Big Night Live. Read More
Read MoreFederal contracts prove a potent growth strategy for Akumen
When Akumen came onto the scene in 1989, it was a 10-person insurance and risk management firm. More than three decades later, it’s one of the fastest-growing firms in Boston. Read More
Read MoreMental health tech company Uwill tops this year’s Fast 50 list
Demand for mental health services has helped Uwill’s revenue to spike by more than 4,000% from 2021 to 2024, placing it first among this year’s Fast 50 honorees. Read More
Read MoreRevenue growth slows this year among the Fast 50
Inflation and high interest rates have taken a toll on the pace of revenue growth at Massachusetts companies over the past three years. Read More
Read MoreFrom a car crash, an online insurance agency grows
Insurify began with a car accident that led to a big increase in auto insurance premiums for Snejina Zacharia. The online insurance agency uses AI-powered technology to provide real-time policy quotes for consumers. Read More
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