Former hotel is back on the market with a $10.2M price tag
Developers had planned to convert the hotel into apartments. That plan is now on hold......»»
Michael Bobbitt, executive director of the Massachusetts Cultural Council, on the intersection of the state’s arts and business sectors
Subscribe to C-Speak so you never miss an episode. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. The arts’ contribution to the state’s GDP is significant, says Michael Bobbitt, executive director of the Massachusetts Cultural Council. The sector in Massachusetts is a $27.2 billion industry, Bobbitt says on this episode of the PNC C-Speak podcast. That’s based on a 2021 U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis report. “We know that arts are great for supporting people's….....»»
SQZ founder’s new startup raises $5 million in pre seed funding
The startup is essentially developing the next generation of the tech that his former company, SQZ Technologies, was known for. Now the new venture has $5 million in pre-seed funding......»»
Five things: Fintechs and banks, workbar, MGH jobs, and why checked luggage costs more
Good morning, Boston. Today is the first day of spring, and here are the five things you need to know in Boston business news to start your Tuesday. As fintech startups have evolved, so too have their relationships with traditional banks, Trajan Warren reports. Coworking space provider Workbar is looking to expand by two more locations thanks to a new private equity investment. Mass General Brigham and Bunker Hill Community College have partnered to train Bostonians in laboratory jobs….....»»
In Her Own Words: Katie Franzen leaves tech giants for tailored approach
Big isn’t always better, believes Katie Franzen, who’s worked for some of the biggest companies in the world. If I read my career like a novel, joining Kin + Carta marks perhaps the most exciting chapter in my journey, albeit a slight departure from my tenure at tech giants like Accenture and Google. At Accenture, I led the Microsoft business group for Financial Services in the Midwest and insurance in North America and was directly responsible for ongoing client relationships in wealth management.….....»»
Five things you need to know today, and Coke vs. Pepsi, a battle 131 years in the making
Good morning, Cincinnati! Yesterday marked quite the beverage industry shakeup in Cincinnati. More on that in a bit. First, here are the five business stories you need to know to start your day. Northern Kentucky University and the University of Kentucky want to bring a $150 million facility and 600 graduate students, faculty and staff to Covington’s former IRS site, now the Covington Central Riverfront project, Brian Planalp reports. The so-called Commonwealth Center for Biomedical Excellence….....»»
80 Acres Farms acquires Mother Raw salad dressing business in play to grow ready-to-eat salad line
Indoor vertical farming startup 80 Acres Farms has finalized an acquisition deal that could help it scale its latest customer offering......»»
Could Wells Fargo’s huge new Texas campus one day become bank’s headquarters?
Wells Fargo has marked the halfway point in building its huge new $455 million office campus in the Dallas area, a project that has raised anew the prospect that the bank’s San Francisco headquarters could one day move there......»»
Bridges Nepali Cuisine to close downtown restaurant, open new locations
Bridges Nepali Cuisine is leaving its downtown Cincinnati location after five years. But it's also opening two new spots......»»
Dog food company The Crump Group plans $85M expansion at NC plant in Nashville
An $85 million expansion project is the latest economic development win for the Nashville and Rocky Mount areas......»»
Starbucks with drive-thru coming to former KeyBank branch
Elmwood Village could get its second drive-thru restaurant......»»
Ask Marcia: How can our business increase its stability?
Send your leadership questions to Marcia Daszko at md@mdaszko.com. Q. As a mid-size business we need more financial stability. How can we best increase our sales and profits? A. To achieve financial stability, there are multiple questions to ask and answer. What are you trying to achieve for your customers? Are you successful? Assess your systems and processes. Where’s the waste? What needs to improve? For your staff, what’s the employee retention? How much are you investing in onboarding….....»»
DIA could change incentive consideration for high-rise construction
Building a high rise requires more expensive materials. Could the DIA change incentives to spur more of it?.....»»
New Chik-Fil-A restaurants coming to Mandarin and East Arlington
One of the new locations will be drive-thru only......»»
Norfolk Southern invests in Jax facility as FEC partnership ramps up
A Jacksonville logistics company is the anchor customer for the new service, which looks to connect American manufacturers with Central America......»»
Holt Lunsford Commercial lines up first Austin-area project
Dallas-based Holt Lunsford Commercial will build its first Austin development near the capital city's airport, where industrial activity has been booming in recent years. There's still plenty of opportunity within the development for tenants and project partners......»»
Outlet Coworking expands into Roseville with new, larger location
Outlet Coworking has opened its second location, taking up a whole second floor of Roseville office building......»»
NAR settlement: Here"s what to know about payouts for commission lawsuits
The historic $418 million National Association of Realtors lawsuit settlement will change the real estate industry. Here's what home sellers need to know about the payout process......»»
Arkansas State receives $10M from Congress for steel manufacturing research center
A local university has received $10 million from Congress to create a steel manufacturing research center......»»
Developer of Exchange hotel files breach of contract suit against Arris Studio Architects
Another lawsuit has arisen stemming from the troubled redevelopment of a 10-story Downtown Sacramento building into a hotel......»»