Posts by ericg
Commentary: What impact the Inflation Reduction Act can have on Boston biotechs
The head of The Inflation Reduction Act, a law that allows the federal government to set drug prices in Medicare, would put further pressure on the Boston biotech ecosystem. Now is not the time to put the brakes on rare disease research and development. Read More
Read MorePartners with a Purpose: Suffolk, Girls Scouts program introduces girls to construction jobs
Suffolk has established a 10-year partnership with the Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts to expose young girls to the world of construction and provide mentorship and experiential learning opportunities. Read More
Read MoreCity council lends support to union push at Dorchester health center
Councillors passed a resolution supporting the 300 workers, who are pushing to join the 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East. Read More
Read MoreWith financing in place, 210-unit Waltham project moves forward
Construction is imminent on a 210-unit residential development on the northern edge of downtown Waltham after the developer closed on a construction loan. Read More
Read MoreAs office returns ramp up, workers are commuting more — and it’s costing them
Companies are clamping down on remote work, which means commuting is back on the rise — but there’s a cost to companies and businesses alike. Read More
Read MorePegasystems to cut 4% of its workforce for the 2nd time this year
The cuts are estimated to impact approximately 240 roles, leaving the company with about 5,500 people globally. Read More
Read MoreStruggling Newton biotech Acer Therapeutics scooped up by Florida firm
Celebration, Florida’s Zevra Therapeutics Inc. is set to buy Acer Therapeutics Inc. in a deal worth up to $91 million. Read More
Read MoreStarry is emerging from bankruptcy with focus on profitability
Starry filed voluntary petitions for relief under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code in February this year. Read More
Read MoreNational Beat: How seed deals are changing, why startups should hoard cash now and startups to watch
In the National Beat, we’re detailing how seed deals have changed since 2020, a cybersecurity startup’s $110 million fundraise, and how one startup is disrupting warehouses with a human-like robot. Read More
Read MoreSage cuts nearly half its staff in wake of partial FDA rejection
Sage Therapeutics is letting go of around 276 workers following some mixed news from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Read More
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