Posts by ericg
Women-owned O’Brien Wealth Partners sells to investment giant
The Waltham firm was founded 39 years ago and had been primarily women-owned for nearly a decade. Read More
Read MoreFive things you need to know, and I want to hear from you
Here are the five things you need to know in local business news to start your Tuesday during this July 4th holiday week. Read More
Read MoreLegislature sends $61B budget to Healey, mindful of storm clouds
The budget approved by Beacon Hill Monday ramps up spending on health care, education, transportation, and other areas while reining in rental broker fees and codifying free bus trips at regional transit authorities. Read More
Read MoreTrash, recycling workers go on strike in 20 Mass. towns
Hundreds of sanitation workers went on strike early Tuesday in the Boston area, affecting waste collection in 20 communities. Read More
Read MoreBudget leaves Healey’s proposed layoffs of 170 mental health case workers in limbo
Department of Mental Health case managers continue to face job uncertainty, after budget negotiators opted not to explicitly stave off the massive layoffs that Gov. Maura Healey had proposed in January. Read More
Read MoreHow the Senate tax plan would revamp Opportunity Zones
The Senate’s tax bill proposes major changes to the Opportunity Zone program, but some experts warn of unintended consequences. Read More
Read MoreConstruction begins on 3,300-unit Southie redevelopment
A ceremonial start of construction was held Monday on what will eventually become a two-decade-long renovation and expansion of South Boston’s Mary Ellen McCormack housing development. Read More
Read MoreGoogle commits to buy 200MW from Mass. fusion company
A few things need to happen before the Mountain View giant can actually use the energy it is committing to buying now — including the building of the actual plant. Read More
Read MoreRevere Beach apartment tower sells for $122M
A two-year-old apartment building on Revere Beach has sold for $122 million, the latest sign of rising demand for living on the country’s first public beach. Read More
Read MoreViewpoint: Regressive streaming taxes undermine the promise of the internet
The internet is being threatened by ill-considered proposals to single out digital streaming services for regressive new taxes and fees that would severely distort and damage the market. Read More
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