Posts by ericg
DraftKings acquires Jackpocket for $750M
CEO Jason Robins said the sports-betting company was "excited to enter the rapidly growing U.S. digital lottery vertical with our acquisition of Jackpocket." Read More
Read MoreToast cuts 550 employees, plans facility reorganization
The Boston-based restaurant management company said Thursday it is cutting jobs as part of a restructuring plan "designed to promote overall operating expense efficiency." Read More
Read MoreRite Aid to close more stores in 2024 amid bankruptcy
This year’s court filings bring the total number of Rite Aid locations set for closure to 429. Read More
Read MoreDeadline nears for forgotten self-employed tax credit that could mean ‘serious money’
The deadline for an often-overlooked Covid-19 relief tax credit is approaching. Here’s what professionals need to know about the credit, which was overshadowed by programs like the Paycheck Protection Program and the Employee Retention Credit. Read More
Read MoreEversource plans to sell stake in Revolution, South Fork wind projects
Eversource will gain $1.1B by selling its stake in Revolution and South Fork wind — and finally exit its 50/50 deal with Ørsted. Read More
Read MoreWu awards $4.7 million to train Bostonians in life sciences industry
This grant funding is the city’s first step to get 1,000 Bostonians into life sciences jobs by 2025. Read More
Read MoreA new generation is grinding it out at this Malden sausage maker
Domenic “Dom” Botticelli is the third-generation CEO and co-owner/operator of Dom’s Sausage Co., a meat retailer/distributor with roots dating back to 1936. Read More
Read MoreMission Hill nursing home plans to close amid capacity crisis
Edgar P. Benjamin Healthcare Center, a nonprofit long term care facility, is planning to close this summer citing, “insurmountable fiscal challenges.” Read More
Read MoreNorth Reading shoemaker Brunt Workwear launches brick-and-mortar sales
Eric Girouard found quick success selling online after its launch in 2020, but is now selling in retailers for the first time, with plans for 275 locations by the end of the year. Read More
Read MoreLargest Engineering Firms in Mass.
Information for this list was obtained from participating firm representatives. Total 2023 engineering billings refers to all engineering projects performed by the firm in Massachusetts and elsewhere. Note: This is an expanded version of the list that goes beyond the top 25 that appears in the print edition. Read More
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