Posts by ericg
City planners approve Charlestown initiative, two big Sullivan Square projects
The BPDA approved a plan meant to spur the construction of new housing, and also gave the green light to One Mystic, a proposed 503-unit apartment building a few blocks from the Sullivan Square Orange Line station. Read More
Read MoreSmall-business grants you can apply for in October 2023
From FedEx to the AICPA, free small-business grants totaling more than $100,000 are up for grabs in October 2023. Here’s how companies can cash in. Read More
Read MoreBoston College launches new multibillion-dollar fundraising campaign
The new initiative seeks to devote roughly $1.1 billion each to academic programs and to financial aid, and another $750 million to student life initiatives. Read More
Read MoreCannabis chair Shannon O’Brien sues state treasurer to stop suspension
Treasurer Deb Goldberg said that there have been "several serious allegations" against O’Brien, but O’Brien said she was "unlawfully" removed. She is seeking a court order that she should be allowed to serve out her term. Read More
Read MoreCommentary: Mental healthcare for U.S. workers is essential
"Finally, most businesses and other organizations are addressing — or are at least aware of — the critical need to support employees facing mental health issues," writes Tom Grape of Benchmark Senior Living. Read More
Read MoreState report calls 2022 a ‘devastating year for hospital finances’
The cost of temporary staffing at Massachusetts hospitals doubled in 2022, according to the latest report from CHIA. It was up five-fold from 2019, the year before the pandemic, according to the report. Read More
Read More‘It’s unfortunate, but for them:’ Desktop Metal to stay independent after $1.8B merger falls through
The deal fell through after Stratasys said on Thursday that its shareholders did not approve the terms of the previously announced merger at a special meeting. Read More
Read MoreMilford Regional signs letter of intent to join UMass Memorial Health
Under the agreement, Milford Regional would become a member of the UMass Memorial Health System. Read More
Read MoreEx-FDA chief’s startup nabs $140M for cancer diagnostics
Harbinger Health, a startup led by the former FDA head under President Donald Trump, is putting $140 million in new funds to work on a cancer diagnostic. Read More
Read MoreFenway Sports Group sells small stake in Liverpool FC to P.E. firm Dynasty Equity
Boston-based Fenway Sports Group, owner of Liverpool FC and the Boston Red Sox, has sold a minority investment in the soccer club to private equity firm Dynasty Equity. Read More
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