The unemployment rate for new college grads is between 8% and 9% and it can be a job in itself to find employment. So It may actually be beneficial for students graduating from the many schools in the Boston area to stick around. Boston was named the number one city for recent college graduates by […]
Shake Shack will be opening its doors in Chestnut Hill today and the expectations are high. The restaurant chain is known for their burgers, custards, and milkshakes and this will be the first to open in the Boston area. People are buzzing about what is to come and the employees are preparing for the […]
It is always sad when your favorite retail store announces that they are going out of business. Boston.com compiled a list of a few businesses that have already closed their doors for good. Here are some businesses that made their list: 1) Bradlees A chain department store that operated in primarily in the Northeast. The company closed in […]
Agents Stephanie Deering and Jean Silva of ABG Realty recently leased the Everett Mills space in Lawrence to Pilo 5 Star Quality. The sewing contractor company was founded in 2006 by Hector Rosado and they work on a variety of products including swimwear, infant wear, dance wear, athletic apparel, and a number of accessories. Pilo is one […]
The owner of Eat Drink Laugh Restaurant Group, Michael Conlon, will be opening a small eatery on Long Wharf after a four year dispute with North End residents. This legal battle began because the residents believe that the new restaurant will only create noise and will eventually damage the image of the Long Wharf. The […]
SideCar, the mobile app that allows ride sharing among peers, will be available in Boston. The app will allow users with a smartphone to obtain a ride with a driver that is willing to give them one, and payment will be optional. The service will be available Friday and Saturday nights between 5pm and 3am during its […]
Downtown Crossing’s Chacarero has a bright future in the Boston area. The restaurant, which has received rave reviews of its Chilean-style sandwiches, will open a second location at the Prudential Center. Chacarero began when owner Juan Hurtado began selling the Chilean sandwiches from a pushcart in Downtown crossing nearly 20 years ago. Hurtado’s cart did […]
This week Mayor Thomas Menino retaliated against a Downtown Crossing business organization that is evicting pushcart vendors from the shopping district. The Downtown Boston Business Improvement District, a group of landlords in the 34-block area, pay a combined $3.2 million each year to enhance the shopping district. Last week, they voted to shut down the […]
In the past years, the commercial real estate market has experienced a multitude of changes in response to poor economic conditions. Tenants, particularly large public firms, have been downsizing to cut costs. Office spaces are changing to accommodate downsizes. For example, non-dedicated offices and flex spaces are being utilized to diminish costs. In addition, Norm […]
Dudley Square might be getting a new-and-improved Tropical Foods! Tropical Foods, a supermarket opened in Dudley Square in 1974, hopes to start construction with Madison Park Development Corp. on a $44 million mixed-use project. The Boston Redevelopment Authority received their letter of intent, which outlined plans to develop 2.75 acres in Dudley square in a […]
