Posts by ericg
After Covid spike, John Hancock’s life insurance sales drop
After years of rising life insurance sales at John Hancock amid the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Boston-based insurance company John Hancock is starting to see a slowdown. Read More
Read MoreFacing criticism, BPDA punts decision on downtown height limits to 2024
A 400-foot limit included for a sliver of downtown Boston in a draft version of the plan has spurred claims that the agency is engaging in "spot zoning" favoring certain developers. Read More
Read MoreCannabis board reaches yet another temporary fix for acting chair disagreement
Ava Callender Concepcion will serve as acting chair of the Cannabis Control Commission until Dec. 14, as the board awaits news over the future of Shannon O’Brien’s role with the board. Read More
Read MoreGE Aerospace fined, admits to defense contracting fraud at its Lynn plant
GE Aerospace will pay a multimillion-dollar fine after admitting to fraud in defense contracts fulfilled by its Lynn, Mass., manufacturing plant. Read More
Read MoreEditorial: Mass. can do more to keep our tech workers
There are several ways in which Massachusetts could be doing more to promote tech jobs. One would be to follow the successful blueprint the state has used for the biotech sector. Read More
Read MoreBBJ panelists tout sports’ impact, say more gains could be made
Sports have broad benefits off the field, panelists at a Boston Business Journal business of sports event said, citing sports’ ability to teach hard work, discipline and teamwork. But more could be done for equity in women’s sports, they added. Read More
Read MoreCircle considers 2024 IPO after failed SPAC deal: report
A reverse merger with a SPAC company was called off at the end of last year amid poor performance of such listings and overall market uncertainty. Read More
Read MoreWhere many employers are missing the mark on mental health and burnout
Many employers are trying to combat burnout and address mental health challenges for their employees — but many are overlooking a critical way to address those issues. Read More
Read MoreLargest Mechanical Contractors in Mass.
Information was obtained from firm representatives. Year-to-date mechanical-contracting revenue is as of Oct. 1. Read More
Read MoreMIT alumnae launch healthcare technology venture fund
About thirty years ago, Eileen Tanghal and Dr. Tara Bishop met during their first year of school at MIT. While their careers took them into different industries, the pair are now working together to launch Black Opal Ventures. Read More
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