Posts by ericg
Devoted Health breaks into top 10 Mass. healthtech firms; industry landscape shifts
While established players in Massachusetts’ healthtech sector have largely maintained their workforce numbers, emerging companies are making waves and reshaping the competitive landscape. Read More
Read MoreWeymouth’s Naval air station redevelopment gets $32M state boost
Long-running efforts to redevelop a former Naval air station in Weymouth got a boost Thursday with a $32 million commitment from the state to provide needed infrastructure for the project. Read More
Read MoreRoomba maker iRobot suspends guidance, explores sale amid declining cash flow
Behind the scenes at iRobot, executives are weighing drastic measures to keep the company afloat as cash reserves dwindle and market challenges intensify. Read More
Read More29-year-old wealth management firm acquired by New York company
The New York holding company, little more than a year old, has snapped up four wealth firms since November, three of them in New England. Read More
Read MoreEditorial: Too soon for another tax hike in Mass.
Another attempt to raise income taxes on wealthy Massachusetts residents so soon after the millionaires tax is ill-timed and should be met with more backlash from the business community and civic leaders, the Business Journal’s editorial board writes. Read More
Read MoreSharkNinja boosted in Q2 by viral Slushi and consumer sweet tooth
SharkNinja Inc. (NYSE: SN) reported a strong second quarter, with net sales for its food preparation products up more than 50% from last year, thanks to a couple viral products and consumers who crave frozen treats. Read More
Read MoreThe National Observer: Real Estate: Office sales activity starts to pick up
Uncertainty about the economy’s direction and a lack of downward movement on interest rates and the 10-year Treasury may still be holding back some deals. Read More
Read MoreDraftKings ramps up revenue as it aims to increase AI automation
After a profitable second quarter, DraftKings CEO Jason Robins said the sports betting company is just “scratching the surface” with AI as the company eyes using the technology to automate manual more procedures. Read More
Read MoreCities hope to lure workers with downpayment cash, other incentives amid housing crunch
Cities are getting creative with relocation incentives as housing costs continue to climb. Read More
Read MoreGBH’s Callie Crossley to be inducted into Black journalists’ Hall of Fame
The longtime GBH television journalist will be inducted into the the National Association of Black Journalists Hall of Fame at the organization’s 50th anniversary event in Cleveland. Read More
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