Greater Boston

Sublime Systems Selects Site in Holyoke, Massachusetts For First Commercial, Kiloton-Scale Manufacturing of Its Low-Carbon Cement

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

Sublime Systems , developers of a fossil-fuel-free, scalable, drop-in replacement for traditional cement in concrete, announced it has secured the site for its first commercial manufacturing facility in Holyoke, Mass.

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  • Sublime Systems , developers of a fossil-fuel-free, scalable, drop-in replacement for traditional cement in concrete, announced it has secured the site for its first commercial manufacturing facility in Holyoke, Mass.
  • “The Water Street site exemplifies that in its ample space, industrial zoning, access to renewable hydroelectricity, utilities, and even rail.
  • Sublime will use this plant to grow its customer base and fully de-risk its technology ahead of building a one-million-ton-per-year-capacity plant, the size of traditional cement manufacturing plants.
  • To inquire about reserving Sublime Cement™ produced at the facility, email [email protected] .

Burns & Levinson Elects Four Attorneys to Partnership

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024

BOSTON, Jan. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Burns & Levinson LLP has elected four attorneys – Kelly Kirby Ballentine , Michael DeIulis , Andrea Nelson , and Gregory Paonessa – to the firm's partnership effective January 1.

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  • BOSTON, Jan. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Burns & Levinson LLP has elected four attorneys – Kelly Kirby Ballentine , Michael DeIulis , Andrea Nelson , and Gregory Paonessa – to the firm's partnership effective January 1.
  • "We are proud to elevate these four talented attorneys to partners at our firm and look forward to their continued leadership and contributions," said Paul Mastrocola, managing partner of Burns & Levinson.
  • "This is a major achievement for every lawyer and we celebrate their many accomplishments that have brought them to this important milestone."
  • Kelly Ballentine focuses her practice on business litigation, employment-related counseling and disputes, and insurance coverage disputes across a wide range of industries.

The Boston Globe Names Cerulli Associates a Top Place to Work for 2023

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Thursday, November 30, 2023

Boston, MA, Nov. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cerulli Associates, a research and consulting firm based in Boston, has been named one of the Top Places to Work in Massachusetts in the 15th annual employee-based survey project from The Boston Globe.

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  • Boston, MA, Nov. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cerulli Associates, a research and consulting firm based in Boston, has been named one of the Top Places to Work in Massachusetts in the 15th annual employee-based survey project from The Boston Globe.
  • The survey measures employee opinions about their company’s direction, execution, connection, management, work, pay and benefits, and engagement.
  • Its corporate initiative known as ‘Cerulli Cares’ helps employees give back to the Greater Boston community through monthly volunteer events.
  • “Our people are what make Cerulli Associates great,” said founder and CEO Kurt Cerulli.

Floor & Decor Announces Grand Opening of Shrewsbury, Massachusetts Store

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Thursday, December 21, 2023

Floor & Decor (NYSE: FND), the leading high-growth retailer specializing in hard-surface flooring for homeowners and professionals, has announced the grand opening of its seventh store in the Boston Metropolitan Area, with the addition of its newest location in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts.

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  • Floor & Decor (NYSE: FND), the leading high-growth retailer specializing in hard-surface flooring for homeowners and professionals, has announced the grand opening of its seventh store in the Boston Metropolitan Area, with the addition of its newest location in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts.
  • In appreciation of its valued builders, contractors, architects, designers, remodelers, flooring installers and realtors, Floor & Decor welcomes its PRO network to the new location with a special PRO VIP Grand Opening event on March 28.
  • PROs can visit www.flooranddecor.com/shrewsburypro to RSVP and register to win $10,000 and other great prizes like Floor & Decor gift cards and more.
  • In addition, the Shrewsbury Floor & Decor store will give away a $5,000 Floor Makeover and four tickets to the Boston University vs. Boston College’s Men’s Hockey game on 1/27, as part of its grand opening festivities.

REDBROOK NETS SEVEN MORE PRISM AWARDS

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Thursday, December 28, 2023

BOSTON, Dec. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Builders and Remodelers Association of Greater Boston (BRAGB) presented Team Redbrook with another seven Prism Awards at a recent awards ceremony.

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  • BOSTON, Dec. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Builders and Remodelers Association of Greater Boston (BRAGB) presented Team Redbrook with another seven Prism Awards at a recent awards ceremony.
  • Redbrook Project Executive Daniel Gorczyca noted that five of the seven awards went to individuals who work on the project who were recognized for their hard work and professionalism.
  • Overall, Redbrook won a Silver for Best Multi-Unit for Sale Community, and one of the Redbrook builders, Whitman Homes of Canton, won a Silver for Best Attached Townhome.
  • Redbrook has won a total of 49 of the prestigious Prism awards since the new village welcomed its first homeowners in 2015.

NACD New England honors Waters Corp. and Devoted Health as Public and Private Company “Boards of the Year”

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Monday, December 18, 2023

The boards of directors of Waters Corp. (NYSE: WAT) and Devoted Health are being honored as, respectively, the Public and Private Company Boards of the Year.

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  • The boards of directors of Waters Corp. (NYSE: WAT) and Devoted Health are being honored as, respectively, the Public and Private Company Boards of the Year.
  • Waters , based in Milford, Mass., is a global leader in analytical instruments and software for the life, materials, food, and environmental sciences.
  • Devoted Health , of Waltham, Mass., is an all-in-one healthcare company for Medicare beneficiaries, delivering health insurance, access to high quality medical care, and a world-class service experience.
  • He also serves on the boards of Stonehill College and the New England Council and several advisory boards.

Cambridge Savings Bank Provides Financing to Restaurateur Tom Schlesinger-Guidelli to Open New Seafood Restaurant and Market

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

Cambridge Savings Bank (CSB), a full-service mutual bank with a customer-first approach and more than $6 billion in assets, today announced that it has provided a small business administration (SBA) term loan to restaurateur Tom Schlesinger-Guidelli.

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  • Cambridge Savings Bank (CSB), a full-service mutual bank with a customer-first approach and more than $6 billion in assets, today announced that it has provided a small business administration (SBA) term loan to restaurateur Tom Schlesinger-Guidelli.
  • The loan will be used to fund construction and related startup costs for his new venture, Hook + Line, a sit-down, full-service New England seafood restaurant and H + L Market, a fast-casual seafood market.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231205567883/en/
    Hook + Line Chef, Mark Cina (left), and Hook + Line Owner, Tom Schlesinger-Guidelli (right).
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    Located in Boston’s fast-growing Seaport District, Hook + Line and H + L Market will reflect Schlesinger-Guidelli's version of modern neighborhood service and hospitality.

Savvy Advisors Continues Strong Recruiting Growth, Welcomes Industry Veteran John Khoury as Principal Wealth Manager

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Monday, November 27, 2023

Savvy Advisors Inc. (“Savvy”), a registered investment advisor (RIA) affiliated with Savvy Wealth Inc ., today announced John Khoury has joined the firm as a principal wealth manager.

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  • Savvy Advisors Inc. (“Savvy”), a registered investment advisor (RIA) affiliated with Savvy Wealth Inc ., today announced John Khoury has joined the firm as a principal wealth manager.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231127514736/en/
    John Khoury, Principal Wealth Manager at Savvy Advisors (Photo: Business Wire)
    Based in the Greater Boston area, Khoury spent the last 15 years of his career working as a vice president, senior financial consultant at Charles Schwab.
  • It's a testament to what we're building here at Savvy and our future direction," said Ritik Malhotra , co-founder and CEO of Savvy Wealth.
  • The addition of Khoury comes shortly after the firm announced the hiring of Maya Joelson as principal wealth manager and global investment strategist.

BXP Agrees to Sell a 45% Interest in Kendall Square Life Sciences Properties

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

BXP (NYSE: BXP), the largest publicly traded developer, owner, and manager of premier workplaces in the United States, today announced that it has entered into agreements to sell a 45% interest in two life sciences development properties located in Kendall Square in Cambridge, Massachusetts, to Norges Bank Investment Management at a gross valuation of approximately $1.66 billion or $2,050 per square foot.

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  • BXP (NYSE: BXP), the largest publicly traded developer, owner, and manager of premier workplaces in the United States, today announced that it has entered into agreements to sell a 45% interest in two life sciences development properties located in Kendall Square in Cambridge, Massachusetts, to Norges Bank Investment Management at a gross valuation of approximately $1.66 billion or $2,050 per square foot.
  • The properties – 290 Binney Street and 300 Binney Street – total 810,000 square feet and are each 100% pre-leased.
  • BXP will retain a 55% interest in the joint ventures and will provide development, property management, and leasing services for the ventures.
  • “We are delighted to deepen our longstanding partnership with Norges Bank Investment Management,” said Owen Thomas, Chairman & CEO, BXP.

Boston VNA Nurses and Healthcare Professionals Cast a Unanimous Vote Authorizing a 14-day Strike

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023

BOSTON, Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In response to an increase in the complexity of care required for patients admitted for care at home, in conjunction with a lack of staff and resources to provide that level of care, the 60 registered nurses (RNs) and healthcare professionals (HCPs) who work for the Visiting Nurses Association of Boston/VNA Care (BVNA), cast a unanimous vote to authorize a 14-day strike in an effort to move their administration to provide the staffing and wage enhancements they need to provide the care their patients deserve.

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  • The nurses and healthcare professionals, who are represented by the Massachusetts Nurses Association, announced the vote result at a press conference held yesterday outside the BVNA's office in Dorchester.
  • Established in 1886, the Boston VNA — which is owned by Worcester-based VNA Care — is the oldest organized VNA in the country.
  • Should the RNs and HCPs vote to authorize the strike, which is expected, the vote does not mean they will strike immediately.
  • Founded in 1903, the Massachusetts Nurses Association is the largest union of registered nurses and healthcare professionals in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.