Acme Packet announced that it has agreed to be acquired by Oracle for an equity value of $2.1 billion. This acquisition is expected to improve all IP-networks so there is a secure and reliable communication between devices. It will also help service providers and enterprises with the demanding requirements of IP-networks. ‘”Acme Packet brings deep domain […]
Scott Brown told the Boston Herald that he will not run for the U.S. Senate seat vacated by John Kerry. Check back here to learn more when details emerge.
Super Bowl Sunday is upon us and whether you are interested in the game, the halftime show, food, or even the commercials—there is something for everyone. Let’s review all the things America has to look forward to this Sunday. As most of America already knows, Beyonce will perform during the highly anticipated halftime show. It […]
A new trend called paint-and-sip is making a mark on Boston. In 2010, Jill Kerner Schon opened The Paint Bar, a unique business that teaches costumers how to paint, while serving wine and other beverages. The Paint Bar was the first business of its kind to open up in the area, however, soon after the […]
Following the housing bubble, construction of new homes declined sharply. The effects of low home inventories were felt in 2012 and will continue throughout 2013. The MLS Property Information Network reports that prospective buyers in Massachusetts had 23% fewer homes to select from compared to this time last year. In fact, in just Boston alone […]
Stephanie Deering of ABG Realty recently conducted business with CrossFit Woburn to find a commercial real estate property that would suit all of their real estate needs. The lessor and lessee were able to find a convenient large open athletic facility in Woburn. This multi-tenanted complex came equipped with high quality turf and rolled rubber flooring […]
There may hope for East Boston after all. A luxury housing project by Roseland Property Co. is in the works on East Boston’s waterfront that will bring 550 residential units in a three phase construction project. The first phase consists of a 176-unit apartment complex called Portside at Pier One, which has been delayed in the […]
Jason Owens, the man behind Bee’s Knees Supply co., is making waves in South Boston. The high end supermarket, slated to open this winter, will boast a unique selection of high-quality, gourmet foods. The store will include 5,500 square feet of fresh produce, meats, seafood, as well as downtown Boston’s largest selection of cheese. In […]
Last April, Boston became the first city in the Western Hemisphere to land Boeing’s new 787 “Dreamliner” plane. The inaugural landing marked the first direct flight from Tokyo’s Narita International Airport to Boston’s Logan International Airport. However, since the Dreamliner debuted last year, the plane has been plagued with incidents and emergency landings. Three weeks […]
Bright Horizons Family Solution, a provider of employer-sponsored child care, early education, and work solutions founded in 1986, is scheduled to begin trading on the NYSE today. This IPO is the first for a Massachusetts based company in 2013 and only the 17th in the past two years. Bright horizons will be traded under the […]
