Posts by ericg
Boston Children’s pauses planned move into Fenway lab building
Amid federal research funding cuts, Boston Children’s Hospital is pressing pause on its plans to move into the five floors of a Fenway lab building that it purchased two years ago from Alexandria Real Estate. Read More
Read MoreHines to partner with developer on Alewife mega-project
The proposed development could include up to 5 million square feet of labs, housing and other types of properties. Read More
Read MoreThe Playbook: Managers change their tune on a key aspect of AI
In this edition of The Playbook, we look at how working parents are trying to offset child-care costs, why managers are thinking differently about AI skills and more. Read More
Read MoreCommentary: Mass. biotechs need to know their patents are secure
Harvard Medical School professor writes, “We need to send a message to governments and companies overseas that copying patented U.S. inventions won’t be tolerated. … We must reassure our entrepreneurs that their IP rights will be enforced, so that we can remain a home for world-changing medical discovery.” Read More
Read MoreHere’s the Current’s summer lineup in the Seaport, and more retail news
The Current, the Seaport’s collection of seasonal pop-up shops, will open with nine new brands on May 1. In other retail news, First Watch has chosen its first Boston location, and a restaurant group opens a new South End spot. Read More
Read MoreThe National Observer: Is the AI hype wearing off?
Venture capitalists might be less fervent about artificial intelligence than they once were. Read More
Read MoreCape Cod Hospital opens new cancer center, part of $215M expansion
The Hyannis hospital is expanding to accommodate more patients and provide state-of-the-art care. Read More
Read MoreFive things: Bank merger mania, skyscraper sale, and intergalactic symphonies
Good morning, Boston. It was a crazy day for banking news. Here are the five things you need to know in local business news to start your Friday and a symphony to the stars — literally. Read More
Read MoreOp-ed: Companies can balance short-term pressure, long-term interests
Short-termism — the practice of prioritizing immediate gains over sustainable, long-term value creation — is a critical source of business failure. Read More
Read MoreBoston nonprofit Hack.Diversity to shut down
After almost 10 years of working to diversify the Boston tech startup workforce, the nonprofit plans to shut down this summer. Read More
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