Posts by ericg
Cape Cod Hospital opens new cancer center, part of $215M expansion
The Hyannis hospital is expanding to accommodate more patients and provide state-of-the-art care. Read More
Read MoreFive things: Bank merger mania, skyscraper sale, and intergalactic symphonies
Good morning, Boston. It was a crazy day for banking news. Here are the five things you need to know in local business news to start your Friday and a symphony to the stars — literally. Read More
Read MoreOp-ed: Companies can balance short-term pressure, long-term interests
Short-termism — the practice of prioritizing immediate gains over sustainable, long-term value creation — is a critical source of business failure. Read More
Read MoreBoston nonprofit Hack.Diversity to shut down
After almost 10 years of working to diversify the Boston tech startup workforce, the nonprofit plans to shut down this summer. Read More
Read MoreTrump orders investigation of Somerville-based Democratic fundraising platform
ActBlue said it will “continue its mission and work undeterred and uninterrupted” after Trump ordered the DOJ to investigate the Democratic fundraising platform. Read More
Read MoreEastern Bank to merge with HarborOne Bank in $490M deal
The deal still requires regulatory approval. Eastern has $25 billion in assets, the largest deposit market share of any Massachusetts-based bank in the state. Read More
Read MoreBoston joins 50 chambers nationwide that will advocate for research funding
The coalition was first founded in 2017 during President Donald Trump’s first term to engage members of Congress and the Trump Administration about the importance of research funding to the national economy. Read More
Read MoreThe National Observer: Real Estate: National housing market shifts amid spring season
Tariffs and broader uncertainty are weighing on home sales amid the industry’s crucial spring season. Read More
Read MoreTotal compensation doubles for CarGurus CEO
Trevisan, who joined the company in 2015 as chief financial officer, was named CEO in 2021, replacing founder Langley Steinert. Read More
Read MoreBerkshire Hills CEO: $1.1B bank merger ‘on or slightly ahead of plan’ as earnings climb
The parent companies of both banks announced the deal in December, and on Thursday morning investors got an update on its status. Read More
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