Posts by ericg
New England Venture Capital Association executive director to step down
When Ari Glantz looks back on his ten years with the New England Venture Capital Association, there’s a lot to remember: helping start Hack.Diversity, pushing for noncompete reform— and letting people pay to choose what shape he would shave his facial hair. Read More
Read MoreThe future of Watertown Square: Denser housing, more varied uses
Nearly all of Watertown’s growth in the last decade — including life sciences, retail and housing — have been on the city’s periphery. New zoning aims to change that. Read More
Read MoreMass. banks grow assets, prepare for more bad debt, state report shows
A report issued this week by state regulators shows Massachusetts banks have grown assets and deposits, but are preparing for economic downturn. Read More
Read MoreVeolia moves Boston HQ, acquires two local companies
One of the largest clean energy companies in Massachusetts is changing its Boston headquarters and has made two local acquisitions. Read More
Read MoreHealey: Nothing ‘untoward’ about MassDOT plaza contract award
The governor said said there was nothing “untoward about the process” state transportation officials used to choose an Irish company over a Massachusetts-based one to renovate 18 service plazas on the Mass Pike. Read More
Read MorePhotonics company adds $24M as AI pushes need for more bandwidth
A photonics company with a Massachusetts outpost is bringing in some extra cash to get its latest product out to customers, citing the “AI frenzy” as a major driver for all optical communication businesses. Read More
Read MoreBarrel One Collective acquires Greater Good Imperial Brewing, expands craft beer empire
The largest beer craft beer producer in New England has added another Massachusetts brewery to its growing portfolio. Read More
Read MoreMarcus breaks ground on 304-unit residential North Attleboro project
582 Kelley was authorized under a Massachusetts law that encourages multifamily development. Read More
Read MoreOnly 3 of the top 50 US housing markets meet an industry affordability standard
Very few major U.S. housing markets remain affordable for typical earners. Read More
Read MorePickle Robot plans to grow its headcount by 70%
The Cambridge-based startup has appointed a new VP of engineering and plans to grow its company by 70% following a $50 million funding round late last year. Read More
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