Posts by ericg
Eastern Bank to lay off 75 at former HarborOne HQ
Eastern Bank will eliminate 75 corporate positions at HarborOne’s former headquarters in Brockton over several months next year. The layoffs come as the bank completes its third major acquisition in five years, a buying streak that has attracted attention from activist investors. Read More
Read MoreWoman-led Cambridge Computer chosen to help build Massachusetts’ AI computing backbone
The selected vendor “will provide integration services for the systems manufactured by Dell Technologies and VAST,” according to a release. Read More
Read MoreNew allegations levied against convention authority board chair in fight with CEO
A letter from the CEO’s legal team details specific instances where the board chair allegedly directed him to bypass procurement laws and award contracts to people she described as personal friends. Read More
Read MoreCriminal conviction upheld in Analog Devices microchip IP theft case
The First Circuit declined to exonerate an engineer who stole a chip design file from Analog Devices Inc. Read More
Read MoreMayor Wu extends tax breaks for office-to-residential conversions through end of 2026
Boston will extend its incentive program for developers to convert office space to apartments by another year, giving the city a chance to add to 1,500 units approved so far. Read More
Read MoreAndreessen Horowitz is bringing its Tech Week event to Boston for the first time in 2026
The Silicon Valley venture capital juggernaut known for its early investments in Facebook, Instacart, Lyft and Skype is planning the new event in Boston in May. Read More
Read MoreThe year in photos: 2025 brought skyscrapers, pink men and a 100th birthday
Photos of the year from Boston Business Journal chief photographer Gary Higgins offer up a look back at the year in business, from giant pink inflatable men to behind-the-scenes looks inside new skyscrapers and companies like Bose and Lego. Read More
Read MoreState gives $10M in regional transit grants for interstate buses
The $10 million in grants include three projects aimed at improving connectivity between Massachusetts and neighboring states Read More
Read MoreOut-of-state lenders move in on Massachusetts SBA business
From California to Utah, Massachusetts is becoming a higher priority for out-of-state lenders. Read More
Read MoreNew jobs are coming as AI gains steam, but there’s a catch
Jobs like “prompt engineer” and “vibe coder” have emerged from generative AI, but experts offer a cautionary note. Read More
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