Posts by ericg
There’s a growing disconnect on vacation — and the stakes are high
Employees are accruing vacation time, but how they’re using it is becoming a game-changer for many businesses. Here’s what’s different. Read More
Read MoreEli Lilly doubles Seaport footprint with new lease, taking entire building at 645 Summer St
Eli Lilly’s footprint in Boston’s Seaport District is growing rapidly, with the company now occupying an entire building. Read More
Read MoreThe National Observer: A booming industry has a big staffing challenge
The United States is playing catch-up in a booming international industry, and those challenges are most evident with staffing. We look at the consequences of those shortcomings, and how business and community needs are driving pastors to engage in real estate conversations, as part of this week’s coverage in The National Observer. Read More
Read MoreCharlestown’s 705-unit apartment project near Bunker Hill CC gets city approval
A planned 705-unit apartment development in Charlestown has secured city approval to build on a parking lot next to Bunker Hill Community College. Read More
Read MoreEastern Bank faces criticism from activist investor HoldCo over capital allocation
An activist investor on Monday criticized Eastern Bank for “capital misallocation” and responded to comments from executive chair, Bob Rivers, on Friday over the shareholders’ reported efforts to push for a sale of the bank. Read More
Read MoreMass. needs thousands more clean energy workers. Here’s how it plans to train them
Massachusetts is ramping up efforts to train thousands of clean energy workers, but the state faces some challenges in meeting its ambitious climate goals. Read More
Read MoreFed’s Collins presents benign economic outlook, emphasizes inflation and wage growth focus
Federal Reserve Bank of Boston President Susan Collins shared her economic outlook with local business leaders, touching on topics from inflation to employment trends. Read More
Read MoreHow Norfolk Co. seeks to control its supply chain by investing in its own cabinetmaker
Norfolk Co. acquired Rosario Cabinets two years ago, and invested $5 million in new equipment seeks to speed up production. Read More
Read MoreThese high-paying jobs are growing — and they don’t require a college degree
A new factor is fueling growth in a number of jobs that don’t require a college degree. Here are the roles on the rise. Read More
Read MoreHistoric Nantucket property leads week’s high-end home sales with eight-figure price tag
A 200-year-old home that recently underwent extensive renovation in town on Nantucket has sold for $10 million, leading the week’s luxury home sales across Massachusetts. Read More
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