Posts by ericg
The National Observer: Builders, developers hit new hurdles in their race for growth
Business and community leaders are facing some unexpected challenges as they pursue growth. We examine those issues and what’s at stake, and we look at the evolution of a financial industry icon, in this week’s coverage from The National Observer. Read More
Read MoreAmerican Repertory Theater’s new Allston venue reaches construction milestone
The American Repertory Theater’s new Allston venue is pushing the boundaries of sustainable construction. Read More
Read MoreVista Equity Partners takes majority stake in $3B Boston software firm
The CEO of the software company said that an IPO is “one of the likely outcomes here.” Read More
Read MoreBillionaire Obama ally backs Harvard’s largest academic program with new building
Construction is under way for a new economics department building supported by Penny Pritzker’s $100 million donation. Read More
Read MoreWorkers are rethinking risk — and it’s affecting filings for new businesses
The pandemic sparked a shift in how Americans view job security. That change continues to impact business and entrepreneurism today. Read More
Read MoreBabson prof: Trump’s ‘golden age’ message undercut by his desire for much lower interest rates
A Babson College economist writes that the only way a Fed acting independently could reasonably justify a significant cut in rates over the next few months is if the unemployment rate begins rising steadily. Read More
Read MoreBoston-based industrial property trust Plymouth agrees to $2.1B buyout from Makarora and Ares
Plymouth Industrial REIT, a Boston firm with an industrial property portfolio spanning 36 million square feet, has struck a surprise deal to be acquired by two New York investment managers in a deal valued at $2.1 billion. Read More
Read MoreiRobot’s search for buyer stalls as last potential suitor withdraws
The deadline on the loan that keeps the company afloat keeps looming, now at Dec. 1., and iRobot has yet to see success as it tries to sell itself. Read More
Read MoreSouth End office-to-apartment conversion the latest to qualify for tax abatement program
The project at 615 Albany St. is one of 24 buildings in and around downtown taking part in Boston’s office-to-residential incentive program. Read More
Read MoreSomerville offers $18M tax break to lure Andover organ transplant firm
A biotechnology company that aids in organ transplants could take up 500,000 square feet in Somerville’s Assembly neighborhood under a tax incentive plan just approved by the city. Read More
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