Posts by ericg
Candor: Great for business, essential for democracy
The fundamental fiduciary obligation of reasonable care rests on a duty of candor that requires honest, candid and transparent communication with each other and stockholders, writes lawyer Larry Gennari. Read More
Read MoreTrump’s new college endowment tax eases burden on small schools
President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill will create a divide between Massachusetts colleges: MIT will be taxed more than 8% on their endowment income, while Wellesley College gets off scot-free. Read More
Read MoreBoston nonprofit sells housing complex for $100M
Boston housing nonprofit The Community Builders has sold a 430-unit affordable housing development for $100 million. Read More
Read MoreHere’s how the federal shutdown will affect Mass. business sectors
The federal shutdown that began just after midnight on Wednesday, Oct. 1 could have wide-ranging economic effects on the Bay State. Here’s a sector-by-sector breakdown. Read More
Read MoreState tax data suggests Mass. restaurant revenue has beat pre-pandemic levels
From 2019 to 2025, restaurant revenue in Massachusetts is up exactly one-third among the 216 cities and towns that take part in the state’s local-option meals tax. Inflation during that time was 26%. Read More
Read MoreSuffolk County leads Massachusetts wage growth, other counties show mixed results
There isn’t much consistency in the Massachusetts economy these days, at least when it comes to workers’ wages. Here’s a closer look at where the state’s counties stand. Read More
Read MorePIPE financing: How PIPE deals work, and how they shape corporate finance
When companies need quick cash, PIPE deals can be a lifeline — but they come with strings attached. Learn the pros and cons executives must weigh. Read More
Read More‘Lab in a van’ will measure how far Mass Pike pollution spreads into Allston-Brighton
Is living near the Massachusetts Turnpike really that bad for your lungs? The City of Boston seems to think so, and with its new grant, it’s helping residents in certain neighborhoods learn how to deal with it. Read More
Read MoreMeet the BostInno 2025 Fire Awards honorees
It’s time to unveil the 2025 honorees of the BostInno Fire Awards. Read More
Read MoreVC funding roundup: Boston-area startups and tech firms raised $721 in September
We’re officially out of the summer and into the fall, so it’s time to take a look back at September’s venture capital deals Read More
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