Posts by ericg
Mass. business confidence continues to rise
The U.S. economy growing at a 3.3% annual rate during the fourth quarter of 2023 and strong labor markets are some of the reasons behind the strengthening of business confidence. Read More
Read MoreMore companies embracing benefits aimed at student loan debt
Companies are using the Secure 2.0 legislation passed by Congress in 2022 to recruit and retain workers — and the effects could be big for Gen Z. Read More
Read MoreFIFA announces Boston’s 2026 World Cup schedule
After years of preparation and planning, FIFA has officially announced the 2026 World Cup match schedule for Boston and the other 15 host cities. Read More
Read MoreSkincare retailer picks Newbury St. for second US location, and more retail news
The skincare company Biologique Recherche will open on Newbury Street in May as just its second U.S. location, and a Boston firm is expanding its hotel portfolio on Nantucket. Here’s more on that and other local retail news. Read More
Read MoreO’Brien’s lawyer ‘unaware’ of investigation behind subpoena report
An attorney for suspended Cannabis Control Commission Chair Shannon O’Brien says he’s not aware of any federal investigation into his client and has not seen the subpoena that the Boston Globe reported Thursday had been sent to state officials in the fall by federal prosecutors seeking information on O’Brien. Read More
Read MoreHarvard Book Store abandons plans for Pru location
Harvard Book Store is abandoning its plans to open a far larger location at the Prudential Center, saying in a message online that the expansion has proven “unsustainable.” Read More
Read MoreCitizens closed three Mass. branches in January
Across its entire footprint, Citizens shut down 20 branches, eight of which were in Pennsylvania. Read More
Read MoreLeBron inks social media partnership with DraftKings
James has signed a partnership with Boston-based DraftKings Inc. that taps directly into the NBA superstar’s expertise: football. Read More
Read MoreShares of Fractyl Health fall 14% in first day of trading after first Mass. IPO of 2024
The Lexington company sold more than 7 million shares of its stock at $15 each, the midpoint of its range, for total proceeds of about $110 million. Read More
Read MoreBoston biotech loses Novartis drug license agreement for nonpayment
The biotech is facing challenges in its executive suite after firing its CEO in December. Now, the company is giving up on a drug partnership with Novartis. Read More
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