Posts by ericg

Thin margins and elevated operating costs are forcing some country clubs to close. But with the industry at a crossroads, some are taking a big swing at growth. Here’s a look at our special report on the state of country clubs — and what the future holds. Read More

Legislation providing in vitro fertilization therapy to LGBTQ+ Massachusetts veterans faces a January hearing. The federal Veterans Administration does not allow such therapy to veterans in same-sex marriages. Read More

The Massachusetts unemployment rate inched upwards last month, but remained under 3% for the seventh straight month. Read More

A major U.S. defense contractor has been awarded a $20 million Navy deal that will benefit its subsidiary’s local facility. The contract will bring more defense work into the region and could create more jobs. Read More

From new drugs to treat Alzheimer’s disease and sickle-cell anemia to a flagging IPO market, here are five of the biggest stories in the Boston-area life sciences sector. Read More

The deal means that after about 10 years in development, ClearMotion’s technology to improve the in-car experience for drivers and passengers is headed toward production. Read More

Lingering challenges with remote office work policies is driving downtown Boston’s Villa Mexico Cafe to its first year in the red in 24 years of operation. "We cannot in good faith continue to rely on walk-in business, because it’s just not enough," Bessie King told the Business Journal. Read More

The IPO caps off an eventful year in which Needham pursued converting from depositor-held to publicly traded despite upheaval in the banking industry. Read More

Massachusetts was one of 11 states that saw its population bounce back and grow this year after posting a decline in 2022, the U.S. Census Bureau said last week. Read More