Posts by ericg
Electronics manufacturer to close Mass. plant, lay off 86
A Texas-based manufacturer of electronics and components is closing a local assembly facility and laying off the workers there. Read More
Read MoreRhode Island, Connecticut scramble to save $4B wind farm after federal cease order
The Trump administration’s sudden halt to a major offshore wind project has left two New England governors scrambling to protect their states’ clean energy and economic plans. Read More
Read MoreThe Playbook: Why workers believe AI could improve leadership
In this edition of The Playbook, we take a look at the quiet vacationing trend, a risky bet that could impact the housing market and more. Read More
Read MoreHere are the top jobs for older workers as more Americans delay retirement
Many workers 55 and older worry about age discrimination in the job market. Read More
Read MoreDorchester Bay EDC loans keep Black-owned businesses afloat
The Dorchester Bay Economic Development Corp. has helped out numerous Black-owned businesses and supported entrepreneurs through loans, even when traditional banks have denied them. Read More
Read MoreSomerville debuts Massachusetts’ first solar-powered e-bike charging station
Metro Mobility, a Cambridge-based bike share startup, partnered with the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center to install the state’s first solar-powered e-bike station in Somerville. Read More
Read MoreEditorial: Service expansions are a positive sign at the MBTA
Late-night service, additional ferry capacity are the latest positive signs at the MBTA Read More
Read MoreMental health tech company Uwill makes 3rd acquisition in 3 years
“We did it differently this time,” Uwill CEO Michael London told the Business Journal. Read More
Read MoreNew Boston-based initiative aims to give retiring athletes a second chance in property industry
A nonprofit program that helps people from underrepresented backgrounds get ahead in commercial real estate is expanding to help professional athletes, with a base in Boston. Read More
Read MoreGaskin: The $2.6 trillion destruction of Black wealth, and why it still matters
August is National Black Business Month,. To honor Black business, we must confront the deeper reality: the relationship between Black business success and the racial wealth gap is not incidental — it’s fundamental. Read More
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