Posts by ericg
Cannabis commissioner Nurys Camargo steps down
With her departure, the commission could soon have two vacant seats on its five-person board. Read More
Read MoreThe National Observer: The race to lead in quantum computing
Quantum computing is drawing investment from a host of high-profile companies, and that has executives and elected officials from across the country looking to get a piece of the business. See how the competition is playing out, and find out how two retailers are charting growth plans, as part of this week’s coverage from…
Read MoreDeveloper chosen for mixed-use Medford Square site
City officials in Medford have chosen a Boston developer to work with on developing two surface parking lots in Medford Square into a mixed-use site slated to include a grocery store, 283 apartments and a cafe. Read More
Read MoreMIT spinout raises $7.5M to create stronger metals in Boston
Metal manufacturing hasn’t significantly changed in centuries. But an MIT spinout believes its manufacturing process will lead it to become the 21st-century metals company and bring manufacturing competitiveness and capabilities to America. Read More
Read MoreRobotic hair braider, wind power for EVs among 15 winners of Harvard’s Innovation Challenge
After spending months working on new ventures in AI, medtech, and robotics, with support from the Harvard Innovation Labs, teams of students, alumni and affiliates made their final pitches to the Harvard community Wednesday night at the President’s Innovation Challenge. Read More
Read MoreBoston vendors warn of ‘uncomfortable future’ for wedding industry amid tariffs
Tariffs on imported wedding goods are driving up costs for New England couples and vendors. Experts share how to navigate the price increases. Read More
Read MoreHarvard and MIT boost federal lobbying spending amid Trump administration scrutiny
The two Massachusetts universities have become prominent targets of the Trump administration, and both increased their federal lobbying spending in the first quarter of the year. Read More
Read More5 for ’25: What working moms want in the workplace
An employment attorney, and mother, outlines creative strategies for balancing business needs with the evolving priorities of working parents. Read More
Read MoreBoston agtech company Freight Farms shuts down, files for bankruptcy
Freight Farms, a Boston-based company that repurposed shipping containers into high-tech farms that could grow food, has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy and ceased operations. Read More
Read MoreMIT, Brown lead lawsuit against NSF over research funding cuts, escalating fight with Trump administration
A coalition of top schools claims recent funding reductions violate Congressional mandates and could have far-reaching consequences for national security. Read More
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