Posts by ericg
Boston landlords are ready to fight the city on building values
This is the year, experts predict, that downtown building owners and managers will apply for property-tax abatements in significant numbers, in a way they have not since Covid-19’s arrival. Read More
Read MoreIn a first, Harvard Pilgrim offers dental, vision coverage
The health plan owned by Point32Health now allows commercial employer clients to opt into dental and vision packages. Read More
Read MoreVC funding update: Which Boston-area startups raised money in December?
Quite a few companies snuck in funding rounds before the end of 2023. Boston-area companies announced around $873.4 million in funding during December. Read More
Read MoreThree Massachusetts healthcare stories we’re watching in 2024
New rules for dental insurance took effect this year, plus new efforts to try and address the shortage of healthcare workers in the state and the ongoing threat of hospital closures, are all on our radar. Read More
Read MoreFive things: Lab buildings sold, HYM eyes Southie, and should Belichick keep his job?
Good morning, Boston. Happy National Trivia Day. Here are the five things you need to know in Boston business news to start your Thursday, and the business case for keeping — or cutting — Patriots Coach Bill Belichick. Read More
Read MoreLargest Commercial Property Managers in Massachusetts
Information for this list was obtained from participating firm representatives. Read More
Read MoreNot just tourism: The head of Boston’s Kennedy Institute is out to save democracy
Adam Hinds, the Kennedy Institute’s CEO for just over a year, sees a vital role for the organization during a time of deep political divisions. Read More
Read MoreDowntown Boston faces unique struggles filling retail vacancies
In and around Downtown Crossing, an area spanning less than one-and-a-half square miles, there are some 50 retail vacancies, totaling roughly 300,000 square feet. Read More
Read MoreThe Petri Dish: Tome makes big acquisition; Dental AI startup lands FDA approval
The Massachusetts life sciences industry kicked off 2024 with a flurry of news, from acquisitions to FDA clearances to fundraisings and more. Here are the top stories you need to know this week. Read More
Read MoreInterest rates. A merger. An IPO. What to watch in Mass. banking in 2024
The local banking industry came out of 2023 with a few bumps and scrapes after two major bank failures, both with a significant local presence, early in 2023. Read More
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