Posts by ericg
Massachusetts cannabis sales may be up, but employment is down
While cannabis sales are up across Massachusetts, the so-called “green rush” has cooled off. For the first time, cannabis employment is down across Massachusetts, according to new research from the Business Journal. Read More
Read MoreMass. to work with RI, Connecticut to attract bigger offshore wind farms
The three southern New England states are asking developers to submit multistate proposals this fall. Read More
Read MoreNorth Adams nonprofit launches effort to connect founders across Massachusetts
A North Adams-based nonprofit is launching a platform to connect entrepreneurs throughout the Commonwealth, an effort that the founders say will benefit those in Western Massachusetts and Greater Boston alike. Read More
Read MoreBoston University names Ohio State University provost as next president
Melissa L. Gilliam will be the first Black and first female president of Boston University. In that role, she will be tasked with continuing the university’s strong upward trajectory in academic standing and growing student diversity under the long tenure of Robert Brown. Read More
Read MoreEditorial: These state tax cuts should be just a start
Considering how long it took to bring about this round of tax relief, business leaders would be wise not to wait too long before start to talk to Healey and legislators about the next round. Read More
Read MoreZaZiBar, Moxie’s coming to Seaport, plus more retail news
Two more restaurants and a jewelry shop are among the latest group of new names in the Seaport, plus another former Bed Bath & Beyond has found a new tenant. Here’s more on that and other local retail and hospitality news. Read More
Read MoreZaZiBar, Moxies coming to Seaport, plus more retail news
Two more restaurants and a jewelry shop are among the latest group of new names in the Seaport, plus another former Bed Bath & Beyond has found a new tenant. Here’s more on that and other local retail and hospitality news. Read More
Read MoreChase, Cambridge Savings crack the list of largest banks in Mass.
There was a shake up among the top 10 Mass. deposit holders in the one-year period ending June 30, with two new banks entering the top 10 list. Read More
Read MoreSeptember M&A deal roundup: 3D printing, Covid-19 antibodies and AI data
Check out the seven mergers and acquisitions of tech and life sciences companies BostInno reported on in September. Read More
Read MoreBusiness groups behind changes to pay transparency bill set for vote Wednesday
Brooke Thomson, president of the Associated Industries of Massachusetts, said protecting employers’ identities was among the compromises that made the bill more agreeable to both advocates and business groups. Read More
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