Posts by ericg
Editorial: Time to step on the gas, ramp up T funding
The time is right for lawmakers to maintain the momentum of the T’s recent upswing and invest in the agency’s continued growth. Read More
Read MoreSix projects coming down the track at the MBTA
In a span of seven months, the MBTA upgraded its payment system, eliminated subway slow zones and opened South Coast Rail. Plenty of other projects remain ongoing. Read More
Read MoreWinchester Savings raises nearly $40M in IPO, to start trading Friday
Depsite the conversion to a public company, the bank is also maintaining some mutual ownership. Read More
Read MoreBank to consolidate HQ into former EMD Serono office
Rockland Trust said Thursday it will consolidate its headquarters from five locations to just one: the former Rockland office for EMD Serono. Read More
Read MoreMore riders are using MBTA’s North Station than any other
Last year, North Station tallied more than 3.5 million passenger card swipes, more than any other station in any year since 2019. Read More
Read MoreSBA rolls out new grant program focused on American manufacturing
Organizations have only a few weeks to apply for the new program, which is part of the SBA’s Made in America Manufacturing Initiative. Read More
Read MoreWayfair CEO says tariff stock drop was because ‘folks misunderstand’ the business
CEO Niraj Shah said he remains confident that the retail supply company is well-positioned to weather the storm. “I would share your observation that the stock certainly has not been great, and that I do think folks misunderstand some of our relative strengths and how well things are going,” he told an analyst. Read…
Read MoreThe National Observer: Real Estate: Why recent office-leasing momentum could stall
The U.S. office market in recent months and quarters has finally seen an uptick in leasing activity as companies became more confident about moving forward on real estate decisions. That momentum could be dampened by a combination of forces. Read More
Read MoreThe Playbook: HR professionals face a new pressure in the workplace
In this edition of The Playbook, we look at how freelance workers are outpacing full-time employees, the top requirement for college graduates when job hunting and more. Read More
Read MoreHotel proposed next to New Bedford’s new commuter rail stop
New Bedford’s new commuter rail station has been opened to passengers for just over a month, and now a 140-room hotel is proposed for land next door. Read More
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