Breaking News: Scott Brown will not run for Senate
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.
What to expect on Super Bowl Sunday
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 […]
Paint bars make a mark on Boston
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 […]
Low home inventory drives prices, construction in Massachusetts
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 […]
CrossFit Woburn: A New Way to Get Fit
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 […]
Hope for East Boston
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 […]
Bee’s Knees Supply Co. creates hype in South Boston
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 […]
Dreamliner remains grounded, industry experts concerned over implications
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 leads the way for MA IPOs
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 […]
Financing Expansion: The DBEDC approved as 504 loan administrator
The Dorchester Bay Economics Development Corporation (DBEDC), responsible for the Quincy Street Corridor revitalization, has recently been certified by the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) to administer the SBA 504 loan program. This program, funded by the federal government, is an economic development program that administers loans as well as other forms of financing […]