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Flagship creates new role focused on pharma collaborations
Cambridge venture firm Flagship Pioneering wants to get its startups to think about licensing deals, research collaborations and even potentially mergers and acquisitions in a more centralized way. Read More
Read MoreModem-maker Minim slashes workforce 78%, mulls bankruptcy
The company formerly known as Zoom Telephonics (Nasdaq: MINM) up-listed its shares from the penny stock to the Nasdaq market two years ago. Read More
Read MoreMass. business confidence remained optimistic in August
Massachusetts employer confidence held steady last month after rebounding into optimistic territory in July. Read More
Read MoreThe Playbook: Execs’ new big worry is a familiar one
In this week’s edition of The Playbook, we take a look at the new top concern for executives, the other costs of commuting and more. Read More
Read MoreGoodwin Procter signs lease to become first tenant at new Philadelphia tower
After launching its Philadelphia office in January, the Boston-based law firm continues to scale up and will become the lead tenant in a Brandywine Realty Trust mixed-use tower. Read More
Read MoreBBJ honors corporate philanthropy leaders at annual event
The Boston Business Journal honored the Vertex Pharmaceuticals chief executive, five corporate-nonprofit partnerships and the 100 companies that made its annual list of the state’s biggest corporate givers. Read More
Read MoreCRISPR Therapeutics’ co-founder to step down
The first CEO of CRISPR Therapeutics AG is leaving the company he co-founded 10 years ago. Read More
Read MoreLaw firm with Boston office changes diversity fellowship criteria after lawsuit
A big law firm with a Boston office was sued in August for its fellowship aimed at bolstering diversity. San Francisco-founded Morrison & Foerster then removed language specifying that the fellowship was only open to Black, Hispanic, Native American or LGBT applicants, according to its website. Read More
Read MoreHow Kraft Analytics will help the Carolina Panthers improve fan experience — and sales
Tepper Sports & Entertainment, which owns the Carolina Panthers, has teamed up with Boston-based Kraft Analytics Group. That sports and entertainment data tracking, strategy and consulting firm owned by the same family that owns the New England Patriots. Read More
Read MoreHow the Taylor Swift movie is paying off for Coolidge Corner Theater
Local independent theaters including West Newton Cinema and Landmark Kendall Square Cinema, will also be playing the movie. While small theaters struggled over the pandemic, the massive early ticket sales for the movie at the Coolidge show how the movie is helping these cinemas. Read More
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