Greater Boston Chamber Of Commerce: Commit To Action On Board Diversity

Dear Chamber Members,

Digital Equity Fund Reopened To Accept Applications In Boston

In total, $250,000 will be awarded to local organizations working to increase digital resources available to Boston residents.

2021 Food Truck Schedule, Additional Outdoor Small Business Support Announced In Boston

Thirty food trucks participated and are ready to vend across the City in different locations and neighborhoods.

Greater Boston Chamber Of Commerce: Statewide And Regional Business Associations Announce New Skills Coalition And Policy Agenda

BOSTON, MA - Statewide and regional business associations from across the Commonwealth have launched the Massachusetts Business Coalitio ...

Baby Steps Toward Normalcy, Something Old For Something New: HUB

Plus: City employees could be getting paid sick time to get the vaccine, and today's not the day to leave the trash cans out.

Greater Boston Chamber Of Commerce: Congratulations, Mayor Kim Janey!

This week marks a new chapter for the City of Boston as we welcome and celebrate our new Mayor, the Honorable Kim Janey. With the ascens ...

Is She More Than A Speed Bump? And Please Find Your Seat: The HUB

Plus: A local study is encouraging news for pregnant and nursing moms, and the Orange Line will stay offline for a bit longer.

City Of Boston To Move Into Modified Phase 4, Step 1 Of The Mass. Reopening Plan

The City of Boston will not advance beyond the reopening steps outlined today until the citywide testing positivity rate stays below 2.75%.

Greater Boston Chamber Of Commerce: Chamber Issues Statement In Support Of Senate & House Enacted Climate Legislation

The Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce is proud to support the Senate and House enacted climate legislation that puts the state on a pat ...

Union Calls On Boston Hotels To Rehire All Workers By March 22

UNITE HERE Local 26 is keeping track of all hotels in Boston that have promised to recall workers laid off during the pandemic.

Greater Boston Chamber Of Commerce: Chamber Denounces Anti-Asian Violence

"While authorities continue the investigation of yesterday's tragic events in Atlanta and the motive is not certain, it is clear that si ...

As Amazon Expands MA Footprint, More Workers Turn To Food Stamps

Amazon employed the third-largest number of people receiving SNAP benefits amid a period of aggressive growth for the retail giant.

An 'Indecent' Problem: MA Rep. Proposes Fixes For SNAP Workers

Thousands of Massachusetts workers rely on food stamps. U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern proposes a higher minimum wage and unionization as fixes.

Greater Boston Chamber Of Commerce: American Rescue Plan Act: Aid For Small Businesses & Restaurants

President Joe Biden signed the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act, which includes aid for small businesses, the new Restaurant Revit ...

For Thousands In MA, A Job Still Means Relying On Food Stamps

Data shows thousands of Massachusetts workers at some of the world's biggest companies still qualify for food assistance.

MA State Workers Had More Job Security In Pandemic: Study

A new study shows the MBTA has more employees since the start of the pandemic, even as ridership dropped to a third of normal levels.

How Did Coronavirus Affect Bankruptcy Filings In Boston Area?

Bankruptcy filings were down in Suffolk County last year, but experts expect them to surge in coming years.

CVS Adds 34 Vaccination Sites Across Massachusetts

The pharmacy chain is now administering the coronavirus vaccine in 85 locations throughout the state.

How Reliable Is Your Massachusetts Power Provider?

See how well power providers in the Boston area and across MA serve local customers.

Boston Disparity Study Completed; Executive Order Signed Establishing Goals For Minority- And Woman-Owned Business

The Executive Order creates a framework to enact race- and gender-conscious procurement goals. The work will be supported with a $2 million.

Judge Sides With Tenant In First Test Of MA Pandemic Rent Rules

Caffé Nero was excused from paying some rent for its Newbury Street location because of the pandemic shutdown.

A Quirky Presidents Day Sale: Washington's Hair, JFK Sweater

JFK's Harvard sweater was acquired by Herman Lang, a CBS cameraman who filmed an interview with Jacqueline Kennedy in 1964.

Southie Coffee Shop Gets Big Plug From Mayor Walsh During Senate Hearing

“Last cup of coffee I paid for in Boston was probably at Doughboy Donuts. And it was $1.75,” Mayor Marty Walsh said in Washington.

Uber Buys Boston-Based Booze Delivery Service For $1.1 Billion

Drizly will be folded into the Uber Eats service by midyear if the transaction is approved.

MA Loses Progress As Unemployment Rate Back Above U.S. Average

The state's unemployment rate in December increased to 7.4 percent, higher than the national mark after finally closing the gap in November.

MA Coronavirus Restrictions Extended At Least 2 More Weeks

The restrictions put in place Dec. 26 will continue through at least Jan. 22. They had been set to expire Friday.

Deadline To File Claim In Boston Sports Clubs Lawsuit Extended To January 21

The fitness chain, which includes more than two dozen locations in Massachusetts, ran into trouble soon after the pandemic.

Comcast To Unveil Data Cap Overage Charges, Increases In 2021

Massachusetts customers who use 1.2 terabytes of data or more per month will be charged $10 fees or a monthly $30 unlimited service charge.

MA Offers Aid For Small Businesses As Holiday Sales Look Bleak

There’s only enough money to help about 10 percent of the applicants. Thousands did not make the cut.

Boston Mayor Calls On State House Leadership For Immediate Relief For Small Businesses

The call comes after several communities temporarily returned to earlier stages of the Commonwealth's reopening plan.

How to Deal with a Questionable Request from the Boss

What should you do if your boss asks you to do something and you think it could be illegal? Take these steps to avoid trouble.

MA Food Workers: Lower Tips, More Sex Harassment During Pandemic

The survey also showed a decrease in the amount of tips workers are receiving while outlining other unfair or unsafe working conditions.

City Of Boston And Greater Boston Building Trade Unions Team-Up For Coordinated Virtual Career Fair Series

Participants can register online for December 15 fair online.

The Best Thing About the Pandemic: Realizing What’s Important

The coronavirus pandemic teaches us many things about our nation’s workforce, including how important disabled workers are to the economy

Small Business Saturday 2020: Help Them In Boston

Small Business Saturday — it's on Nov. 28 this year — helps local businesses in Boston overcome pandemic hardships.

Our Thanks Goes to Employers Who Hire Disabled Workers

This Thanksgiving, we’re especially grateful for the 25 NTI employer partners who hire Americans with disabilities

Thanksgiving, Black Friday Mall Hours 2020: What's Open, Closed

Here's when Simon Malls and other major shopping centers with retailers like Target, Best Buy, Macy's and Walmart will open Black Friday.

Thanksgiving 2020 Grocery Store Hours In Massachusetts

Find out when you can pick up those last-minute Thanksgiving staples from Stop & Shop, Star Market, Whole Foods and other local spots.

'10 Worst Toys' For 2020 Released By Boston-Based Group

An association representing toy makers called the latest version of the annual list "needlessly alarmist."

Nominate A Boston Business Of The Year

Patch wants to hear about the businesses that have impacted your life this year in Boston.