Massachusetts business news

Big Lots Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Closes Stores

News Summary Big Lots has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as of September 2024, leading to the closure of hundreds…

6 days ago

Massachusetts Business Confidence Index Falls to New Low

News Summary The AIM Business Confidence Index in Massachusetts dropped 4.5 points in April to a score of 41.5, the…

7 days ago

Sagamore Beach Resident Wins $120,000 in Keno

News Summary Wayne Jackman from Sagamore Beach won $120,000 in a Keno drawing by using a Bonus multiplier on his…

7 days ago

Medford Welcomes New Small Businesses This Summer

News Summary Medford is excited to introduce three new small businesses, including blob.says.hello, Bithiah’s Art, and Sunny Side Up Photography…

1 week ago

GoNetspeed Expands 100% Fiber Internet Service to Barnstable, MA

News Summary GoNetspeed, the largest independent fiber builder in the Northeast, is set to expand its 100% fiber internet service…

2 weeks ago

Massachusetts Launches ‘Means Business’ Initiative to Cut Regulations

News Summary Massachusetts is implementing the 'Massachusetts Means Business' initiative to reduce business regulations by 25%. Announced by Governor Maura…

2 weeks ago

Massachusetts Enacts Mass Leads Act to Boost Life Sciences

News Summary Governor Maura Healey has signed the Mass Leads Act, authorizing a $500 million capital reauthorization for Massachusetts' life…

2 weeks ago

Declining International Student Enrollment Threatens Massachusetts Economy

News Summary Massachusetts is experiencing a concerning drop in international student enrollment, significantly impacting the state's economy. With over 80,000…

2 weeks ago

FressCafe Owner Wins 2025 Small Business Person of the Year

News Summary Pablah Schwartz, the owner of FressCafe Inc. in Framingham, Massachusetts, has been awarded the 2025 Small Business Person…

2 weeks ago

Rockland Trust to Acquire Enterprise Bank in $562 Million Merger

News Summary Rockland Trust will acquire Enterprise Bank for approximately $562 million, allowing Enterprise shareholders to receive shares and cash.…

2 weeks ago