Posts by ericg
Local REITs call off merger in face of fierce investor resistance
Shareholders mounted a public campaign against the deal, questioning the merger’s value as well as perceived conflicts of interests at The RMR Group, the manager of both real estate investment trusts. Read More
Read MoreDPH rejects Leominster Hospital plan to close maternity unit after push from community advocates
The UMass Memorial Health hospital based in Leominster was slated to close on Sept. 23, but after DPH rejected their plans, the hospital has to answer more questions about how it will maintain birthing services for the community. Read More
Read MoreBoston-based Crestwood Advisors Group merges with R.I. wealth management firm
Boston-based investment advisory and wealth management firm Crestwood Advisors Group, LLC, has completed its merger with Providence-based Endurance Wealth Management, Inc. Read More
Read MoreThree execs leave Infinity Pharmaceuticals after failed merger, layoffs
Cambridge biotech Infinity Pharmaceuticals is clearing out its C-suite in the wake of a failed merger agreement that had already cost 21 jobs. Read More
Read MoreBostInno Approved: Here are the September events you need to know about
This month’s featured events include Boston TechJam, Startup Boston Week, Techstars Startup Weekend and more. Read More
Read MoreThe New England Patriots are the second-most valuable team in the NFL
The Patriots may struggle to reach what used to be their perennial perch at or near the top of the NFL standings this season. Their valuation, on the other hand, is higher than ever. Read More
Read MoreToast CEO steps down and company co-founder steps in
Toast has had some stumbles recently, but analysts have painted an optimistic picture of the future. Now, co-founder Aman Narang is taking over as CEO from Chris Comparato. Read More
Read MoreWhat the heck is going on at the Cannabis Control Commission?
With months of controversy and continued lack of progress on major industry issues, questions remain about what is going on behind the scenes at the Cannabis Control Commission. Here’s what we know. Read More
Read MoreChild labor at Dunkin’ among work violations in Mass. AG’s Labor Day report
More than $500,000 in fines against Dunkin’ franchisees was among the highlights of an annual report released by the state Attorney General on labor law infractions in the past year. Read More
Read MoreFive things: Corporate philanthropy, a major broker’s move, Mass. bankruptcies, and your remote-work policy
Good morning, Boston. Here are the five things you need to know in Boston business news to start your workday: Corporate philanthropy drops, why Bob Richards changed firms, and a question about how your remote work policy is doing. Read More
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