Posts by ericg
Five things: JetBlue denial, Drizly shutdown, Fish settlement and a new podcast
Good morning. Here are the five things you need to know in Boston business news to start your chilly Wednesday, including a JetBlue denial, Drizly’s shutdown, Fish’s major settlement and a new podcast from a longtime local broadcaster. Read More
Read MoreDefinitive Healthcare CEO steps down after two years at helm
Jason Krantz, Definitive Healthcare’s founder, former CEO and current executive chairman has stepped in as interim CEO. Read More
Read MoreGV leads investment in Boston fertility startup
Granata Bio announced the close of its $14 million Series A funding round Tuesday. In addition to GV, Granata brought in investors including CooperSurgical, Gedeon Richter, Alumni Ventures, Amboy Ventures and Vibe Bio. Read More
Read MoreBurns Night is coming to Boston, along with connections for Scottish startups
The party on Jan. 25 will follow a series of financial roundtable conversations that aim to connect Scottish startups with U.S. investors. Read More
Read MoreVertex’s CRISPR drug notches 2nd FDA approval for another rare disease
Just last month, the Boston drugmaker and its partner, CRISPR Therapeutics, earned approval to market the same drug to treat sickle cell disease. Read More
Read MoreMilford Regional Medical Center to become part of UMass Memorial
Milford Regional and UMass Memorial have officially signed a corporate affiliation agreement. Now, the merger is waiting for regulatory approval. Read More
Read MoreTiger Global-backed tech ‘unicorn’ cuts staff to focus on profits
Startups and established companies alike have renewed their commitment to profitability as inflation and recession fears make it harder to raise new funds. Read More
Read MoreThe National Observer: Why more changes may loom for airport lounges
Airlines and other companies are making changes to airport lounges, but that may be just the tip of the iceberg. We cover that story, the future of country clubs and more in this week’s The National Observer. Read More
Read MoreJudge blocks $3.8B merger of JetBlue, Spirit Airlines
The merger would violate federal antitrust laws, a Massachusetts judge ruled Tuesday. Read More
Read More$78B Congress tax deal would boost small-business tax credits, end the ERC early
The federal legislation proposes using savings from ending the Employee Retention Credit early to fund other tax credits. Read More
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