Posts by ericg
Five things: Harvard president resigns, office losses, plus drinking straws and more commuting hell
here are the five things you need to know in Boston business news to start your Wednesday: Harvard’s president resigns, office buildings sell for a loss, plus drinking straw tech and more commuting hell. Read More
Read MoreState: Bunker Hill Community College data breach affected 170K Mass. residents
A data breach last spring at Bunker Hill Community College affected over 170,000 Massachusetts residents, according to a recently posted official state document. Read More
Read MoreSoftware-focused PE firm closes $580M 2nd fund
Michelle Noon, founder and managing partner at Clearhaven Partners, told the Business Journal on Tuesday that the firm typically makes majority investments, but makes "significant" minority investments at times. Read More
Read MoreEx-Indigo, EMC general counsel Dacier joins litigation powerhouse in Boston
One of the highest-grossing law firms in the country, Quinn Emanuel is a rarity in Big Law: It focuses solely on litigation and trial work. Read More
Read MoreCommentary: Latino small-business owners, the ‘sazón’ of local economy, deserve seat at the decision table
Puerto Rican daughter of a seamstress and handyman owns three restaurants in Boston and writes that it’s essential for members of the Hispanic community of small-business owners to have a seat at the table on legislation that could impact business and families. Read More
Read MoreWorried about an ERC audit? The IRS is giving some businesses an off ramp
The IRS is rejecting thousands of ERC applications and clawing back others, and it’s now giving businesses that already received money an off ramp. Read More
Read MorePlaybook for 2024: Companies are tweaking promotion and pay raises strategies for the new year
Even with economic uncertainty and a softening job market, companies are still planning pay raises in 2024 — just not for everyone. And the end of the Great Resignation has shaken up promotion plans. Here’s what the new year holds for those high-stakes decisions. Read More
Read MoreTax credits available to small-business owners in 2024
From the Employee Retention Credit to credits related to electric vehicles and 401(k) plans, here are tax credits every small-business owner should know about in the new year. Read More
Read MoreBulfinch Triangle office building sells at steep discount from 2021 deal
The new owner of the Bulfinch Triangle building declined to comment on future plans for the site, including whether he is considering a residential conversion. Read More
Read MoreWestern Mass. rehab facility files $6M expansion proposal
With the need for rehabilitation services expected to grow, a Massachusetts rehab hospital has sought regulatory approval to expand with a $6 million proposal. Read More
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