Posts by ericg
Mass. produce company avoids pitfalls of family-owned businesses
The journey of the company behind Olivia’s Organics from a produce pushcart to a multigenerational success story offers insights for family businesses looking to beat the odds and thrive across decades. Read More
Read MoreThe National Observer: What bankers expect after the Fed’s rate cut
With more Federal Reserve rate cuts expected before the end of the year, bankers are preparing for new business activity. We spotlight that activity, and we look at manufacturers addressing workforce-development needs, in this coverage from The National Observer. Read More
Read MoreCommonwealth Fusion Systems site sells for $74M
The sprawling Devens facility for Commonwealth Fusion Systems, the MIT spinout looking to bring fusion energy to market, has sold for $74 million. Read More
Read MoreBoston’s Downtown Crossing avoids ‘doom loop,’ alliance president says
Boston’s Downtown Crossing has turned a corner on key metrics such as retail vacancies, foot traffic and crime, the president of the Downtown Boston Alliance said Read More
Read MoreAfter more than a century, Cape Cod-based bank takes a new name
The Cooperative Bank of Cape Cod’s new identity is a ‘natural next step,’ according to the bank. Read More
Read MoreShift to semiannual reporting could revive IPOs, but experts warn of reduced market visibility
The proposal to end quarterly financial reports for US. publicly traded companies could encourage firms to go public at a time IPOs are hard to come by. Read More
Read MoreMass. real estate divide: Boston suburbs, Cape dominate multimillion-dollar ZIP codes
A community needs a median home value of at least $2 million to make it to the very top of the state’s most exclusive, and a $1 million median won’t even come close to the top. Read More
Read MoreTakeda lends name to new Kendall Square performing arts center in $3M deal
The biopharmaceutical giant Takeda will lend its name to a new performing arts center that’s being built in its new research-and-development center in Kendall Square. Read More
Read MoreBoston releases tax records to counter claims of penalizing landlords for assessment appeals
Boston’s mayor has released hundreds of property tax records, aiming to address accusations that the city unfairly penalizes landlords who challenge their assessments. Read More
Read MoreFed chair Powell speaks in Rhode Island: ‘No risk-free path’
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell shared his thoughts on education, artificial intelligence, and today’s “low-hire low-fire” job market during a speech at the Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce. Read More
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