Posts by ericg
RMR real estate firm Diversified Healthcare to get new CEO
The company recently reported that it has $700 million in debt set to mature in the first half of 2024 and that it remains out of compliance with a debt covenant. Read More
Read More2seventy slides on latest roadblock for cancer drug
The cancer-focused spinout of bluebird bio Inc. has hit another roadblock for its cancer drug, Abecma — the company’s only approved product. Read More
Read MoreUMass Chan Medical School to lay off 70
UMass Chan Medical School in Worcester plans to lay off 70 employees by January as a contract for psychiatric services ends. Read More
Read MoreThis Florida bank ranks fourth in loans to Mass. small businesses
BayFirst National Bank, based in St. Petersburg, Florida, gave the fourth most amount of loans in Massachusetts in FY2023, according to data from the U.S. Small Business Administration. Read More
Read MoreFive things: Public worker raises, retail news and how I learned to appreciate sports
Here are the five things you need to know in Boston business news. Read More
Read MoreBPDA studying use of District Hall in the Seaport for library, housing
The Boston Planning and Development Agency is exploring ways to repurpose District Hall in the Seaport — including its potential use as a library and housing. Read More
Read More100K public workers still await raises due to budget delay, say unions
Hundreds of public employees are planning a rally at the State House Monday to urge lawmakers to approve the $2.8 billion supplemental budget containing funding for the raises after negotiations between the House and Senate broke down last week. Read More
Read MoreOnline pet retailer Chewy lays off hundreds of employees
The job cuts affected employees across the U.S., according to a report. Read More
Read MoreNew Wrentham outlets, a Chinatown reopening, and more retail news
Wrentham Village Premium Outlets has four new retailers for the start of holiday shopping, a Chinatown landmark restaurant will soon reopen, and more retail news. Read More
Read MoreAmazon makes job cuts in Alexa division
The e-commerce giant is making hundreds of job cuts again, this time in its voice-activated assistant division — one of the teams with presence in Greater Boston. Read More
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