Posts by ericg
Plymouth State students fixing “scarecrow” robots for landfills
In 2021, Plymouth State University became the first higher education institution in New Hampshire to offer a bachelor’s in robotics degree. Students are now fully immersed in a program the university says will help students prepare for the demands of the next generation workforce. Read More
Read MoreAn MIT grad returning to Kendall Square — as an acclaimed chef
Milena Pagán graduated from MIT in 2017 with a degree in chemical engineering. She’s about to return to the neighborhood — to open a bagel shop as an acclaimed chef. Plus, the return of Eastern Standard and other restaurant and retail news. Read More
Read MoreFive things: Return to office angst, Dartmouth Mall refinancing, and ‘what the heck’ headlines
Good morning, Boston. Here are the five things you need to know in Boston business news for Monday, Oct. 9. Read More
Read MorePoll: More workers are back in the office. They’re not happy about it.
Among workers who said their time in-office increased recently, 54% said their job satisfaction has decreased, according to a new poll of Boston-area workers in September. Read More
Read MoreThe pay picture is changing, but raise expectations aren’t. Here’s what employers can expect.
The battle for talent isn’t as intense as it was a year ago, but experts say many workers are planning to ask for raises. Here’s what employers need to know as 2024 approaches. Read More
Read MoreNew UMass report tracks greenhouse gas emissions from corporations
UMass researchers have compiled a state-by-state report that includes rankings by greenhouse gas emissions from top corporate producers. Read More
Read MoreHopper mum on impact of about 250 job cuts on Boston workforce
Just last month, Hopper was one of the state’s top ten fintech firms by local presence, according to Business Journal research. Read More
Read MoreMore banks in Mass. are getting into cannabis. But some remain cautious
In the past five years, the number of financial institutions that serve legal cannabis businesses has grown in Massachusetts. However, the regulations that banks have to jump through to enter the market is enough for some to still steer clear of the industry. Read More
Read MoreAt Women Who Lead in Life Sciences, female leaders got the spotlight [PHOTOS]
The Boston Business Journal held its third annual Women Who Lead in Life Sciences event at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel on Thursday. It was an opportunity to showcase talented female leaders, both emerging and established, and learn more about their career paths. Missed it? Check out the photos. Read More
Read MoreLabcorp continues spree, acquiring lab business of Massachusetts’ Baystate Health
Labcorp reveals plans for acquisition to establish a regional laboratory in Massachusetts as well as how many service centers it will now be responsible for. Read More
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