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Bioversity, the workforce training nonprofit out of MassBio, to begin first cohort on Monday
The first cohort of 20 students will begin an eight-week certificate training course on Jan. 8, and after will be placed in jobs at biotech companies. Read More
Read MorePTC’s incoming chief executive earned $14.2M in total pay last year
Neil Barua, who is CEO-elect at Seaport-based PTC Inc., was granted $14.2 million in total compensation last year, the company disclosed today. Read More
Read MoreReport: Despite funding downturn, Mass. biopharma companies outperform nationally
Despite a tough environment for attracting funding in 2023, Massachusetts-based biopharma companies managed to bring in a bigger slice of the venture capital funding pie last year. Read More
Read MoreBoston landlords are ready to fight the city on building values
This is the year, experts predict, that downtown building owners and managers will apply for property-tax abatements in significant numbers, in a way they have not since Covid-19’s arrival. Read More
Read MoreIn a first, Harvard Pilgrim offers dental, vision coverage
The health plan owned by Point32Health now allows commercial employer clients to opt into dental and vision packages. Read More
Read MoreVC funding update: Which Boston-area startups raised money in December?
Quite a few companies snuck in funding rounds before the end of 2023. Boston-area companies announced around $873.4 million in funding during December. Read More
Read MoreThree Massachusetts healthcare stories we’re watching in 2024
New rules for dental insurance took effect this year, plus new efforts to try and address the shortage of healthcare workers in the state and the ongoing threat of hospital closures, are all on our radar. Read More
Read MoreFive things: Lab buildings sold, HYM eyes Southie, and should Belichick keep his job?
Good morning, Boston. Happy National Trivia Day. Here are the five things you need to know in Boston business news to start your Thursday, and the business case for keeping — or cutting — Patriots Coach Bill Belichick. Read More
Read MoreLargest Commercial Property Managers in Massachusetts
Information for this list was obtained from participating firm representatives. Read More
Read MoreNot just tourism: The head of Boston’s Kennedy Institute is out to save democracy
Adam Hinds, the Kennedy Institute’s CEO for just over a year, sees a vital role for the organization during a time of deep political divisions. Read More
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