Greater Boston

Commonwealth Creates Connections Between Advisors and Next-Gen CFP® Professionals Through New Talent Exchange Initiative

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
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Commonwealth Financial Network®, a national firm dedicated to providing financial advisors with holistic, integrated business solutions, announces the expansion of its Talent Exchange Initiative to connect skilled, work-ready students from top-tier universities offering CFP® programs with its affiliated advisors.

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  • Commonwealth Financial Network®, a national firm dedicated to providing financial advisors with holistic, integrated business solutions, announces the expansion of its Talent Exchange Initiative to connect skilled, work-ready students from top-tier universities offering CFP® programs with its affiliated advisors.
  • Through this initiative, Commonwealth will foster connections between students and its affiliated advisors, cultivate relationships with next-gen talent across the U.S., and support the needs of its affiliated firms.
  • The results of this study illustrate that educating the next generation of financial planners is critical to closing the gap.
  • “With a sharp focus on eliminating barriers in the student-to-advisor pipeline, we developed the Talent Exchange Initiative to build strategic partnerships with higher-learning institutions and connect students and alumni with our advisors,” said David Israel, vice president, field outreach, at Commonwealth.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Supports Metro Boston Urban Reforestation Efforts Through Bluebikes Sponsorship

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023
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BOSTON, Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In recognition of Environmental Awareness Month, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross") is donating $1 for every ride taken on Bluebikes in September* to the Boston Tree Alliance, a City of Boston program working with Mass Audubon to bolster the City's tree canopy, the parts of the city that are shaded by trees. The donations will apply to all rides taken across the Bluebikes system's 13 municipalities: Arlington, Boston, Brookline, Cambridge, Chelsea, Everett, Malden, Medford, Newton, Revere, Salem, Somerville, and Watertown. Blue Cross is the sponsor of Bluebikes, which is owned by the municipalities and operated by Lyft.

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  • Blue Cross is the sponsor of Bluebikes, which is owned by the municipalities and operated by Lyft.
  • "We are thrilled about the sponsorship from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Bluebikes, and Lyft and grateful for their commitment to help us grow the tree canopy in environmental justice neighborhoods, delivering equitable solutions to areas that need it most."
  • In the five years of Blue Cross' sponsorship, the system has doubled in size, adding 200 stations and more than 4,000 bikes.
  • *Blue Cross will donate $1 up to $10,000 for every Bluebikes ride taken from September 5 – September 30, 2023.

Trammell Crow Residential Announces Development of Luxury Multifamily Community in Boston Metro Area

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023
REIT, Other Construction & Property, Residential Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Urban Planning, Main Street, Employment, Northeast Division, Crow, TCR, Green Line E branch, Crow Holdings, City, Restaurant, Moody Street Historic District, One Bedroom, Central Massachusetts Railroad, Road, Greater Boston

Trammell Crow Residential (TCR), the multifamily development platform of Crow Holdings, announced today that it has closed on its construction loan to commence building its latest Alexan community, a 210-unit, luxury multifamily residence in Waltham, Massachusetts.

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  • Trammell Crow Residential (TCR), the multifamily development platform of Crow Holdings, announced today that it has closed on its construction loan to commence building its latest Alexan community, a 210-unit, luxury multifamily residence in Waltham, Massachusetts.
  • Alexan Waltham will be located at 73 Pond Street in downtown Waltham and will feature five stories of Class A residential apartments over one level of at-grade podium parking.
  • Alexan Waltham will offer both market-rate and affordable units in studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and three-bedroom layouts ranging from 650 to 1,400 square feet.
  • “This project is another example of TCR’s strategy to invest in high-growth areas across the U.S.,” said Andy Huntoon, Managing Director, Northeast Division of Trammell Crow Residential.

Raising Voices Festival: A Celebration of Music, Art, and the Power of Protest to Provide a Weekend of Free Music & Arts in Downtown Boston on Sept 23 and 24

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Thursday, August 24, 2023
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BOSTON, Aug. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Revolutionary Spaces presents the Raising Voices Festival: A Celebration of Music, Art, and the Power of Protest on Saturday, September 23 and Sunday, September 24, 2023. The free, multi-disciplinary festival in the heart of downtown Boston will commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Boston Tea Party—one of the most influential protests in American history. Featured artists include Chanon Judson, Co-Artistic Director of Urban Bush Women; Grace Galu Kalambay, a vocalist, actor, and composer who combines the sounds of her Irish and Congolese heritage with a soulful and gritty twist; Pyeng Threadgill, a vocalist/songwriter who performs a mix of soul, jazz, folk and blues; Frank London, a trumpeter, bandleader, composer, and member of the Klezmatics; and Porsha Olayiwola, the current poet laureate for the City of Boston, who uses afro-futurism and surrealism to examine historical and current issues in the Black, woman, and queer diasporas.

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  • The free, multi-disciplinary festival in the heart of downtown Boston will commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Boston Tea Party—one of the most influential protests in American history.
  • "The Raising Voices Festival was created to uplift and celebrate voices of revolution from the past, present, and future," said Revolutionary Spaces President & CEO Nathaniel Sheidley.
  • Summer Street will also feature a beer garden hosted by Democracy Brewing , a downtown Boston-based, worker-owned brewery and pub.
  • The Raising Voices Festival is free and open to the public thanks to the generous support of Meet Boston and the Downtown Boston Business Improvement District .

EMCOR in Greater Boston 15th Annual Charity Golf Event Donates $15,000 to Local Charities

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023
Sports, Manufacturing, Construction & Property, Philanthropy, Golf, Building Systems, HVAC, Other Philanthropy, Fund Raising, Foundation, Other Construction & Property, Emcor, The Jimmy Fund, Organic, BTE, Alzheimer's Association, Multimedia, Research, EME, Blue Hill Country Club, Organization, Alzheimer's disease, Bolduc, Health, NYSE, Dana–Farber Cancer Institute, Pharmaceutical industry, Greater Boston

David Bolduc, President, EMCOR Services Northeast, Inc.; Robert Gallagher, President and CEO, J.C. Higgins Corp. ; and Tom Coates, VP and General Manager, Building Technology Engineers, Inc. (BTE), presented checks totaling $15,000 in donations to three local charities during ceremonies of the EMCOR in Greater Boston 15th Annual Charity Golf Event at Blue Hill Country Club, Canton, MA.

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  • David Bolduc, President, EMCOR Services Northeast, Inc.; Robert Gallagher, President and CEO, J.C. Higgins Corp. ; and Tom Coates, VP and General Manager, Building Technology Engineers, Inc. (BTE), presented checks totaling $15,000 in donations to three local charities during ceremonies of the EMCOR in Greater Boston 15th Annual Charity Golf Event at Blue Hill Country Club, Canton, MA.
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    EMCOR in Greater Boston presented $15,000 to three local charities during ceremonies at the EMCOR in Greater Boston 15th Annual Golf Tournament Invitational held Monday, August 14th at Blue Hill Country Club, Canton, MA.
  • David Bolduc, President, EMCOR Services Northeast, Robert Gallagher, President and CEO, J.C. Higgins Corp., Tom Coates, VP and General Manager, Building Technology Engineers, Inc., along with event participants, presented the checks.
  • Building Pathways is a Boston based non-profit dedicated to the recruitment, retention, and advancement of under-represented groups in the building trades.

YMCA of Greater Boston Modernizes Networking Infrastructure to Connect Nearly 2 Million Annual Visits Across 24 Locations With Aruba Instant On

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023
IOT (Internet of Things), Technology, Software, Networks, Internet, Hardware, Television, Learning, YMCA, Software as a service, Small business, HPE, Internet of things, Boston, Web browser, CDW, Multimedia, SMB, HVAC, Greater Boston, APS, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Bit, Health, NYSE, DeFeo, Mobile phone, Online shopping, Wi-Fi

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (NYSE: HPE) today announced the YMCA of Greater Boston has modernized its networking infrastructure with the Aruba Instant On small- and medium-sized business (SMB) portfolio.

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  • Hewlett Packard Enterprise (NYSE: HPE) today announced the YMCA of Greater Boston has modernized its networking infrastructure with the Aruba Instant On small- and medium-sized business (SMB) portfolio.
  • “Compared with the other vendors we evaluated, the management capabilities of the Aruba Instant On solution are significantly more advanced, streamlined, and intuitive.
  • To learn more, visit HPE Aruba Networking and Aruba Instant On .
  • For real-time news updates, follow HPE Aruba Networking on Twitter and Facebook , and for the latest technical discussions on mobility and HPE Aruba Networking products, visit the Airheads Community .

FINTRX Named to 2023 Inc. 5000 List of America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies, #17 In Massachusetts Tech & Software Sector

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023
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BOSTON, Aug. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- FINTRX has been named to Inc Magazine's top 5,000 fastest growing private companies in the nation. FINTRX posted a top 75 ranking for all companies in Greater Boston while being touted as the 17th fastest growing company in Massachusetts within the Software and Technology Sector. The list represents a one-of-a-kind look at the most successful companies within the economy's most dynamic segment—its independent businesses within the private markets.

Key Points: 
  • FINTRX, a software and data platform for wealth professionals, ranks #17 fastest growing tech company in Massachusetts and top 75 in Greater Boston on Inc. Magazine's 2023 list of the nation's 5,000 fastest growing private companies.
  • BOSTON, Aug. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- FINTRX has been named to Inc Magazine's top 5,000 fastest growing private companies in the nation.
  • FINTRX posted a top 75 ranking for all companies in Greater Boston while being touted as the 17th fastest growing company in Massachusetts within the Software and Technology Sector.
  • The list represents a one-of-a-kind look at the most successful companies within the economy's most dynamic segment—its independent businesses within the private markets.

Albrecht Auto Group Expands its Dominance with the Acquisition of Westboro Jeep, Now Albrecht Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Westboro

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023
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WESTBOROUGH, Mass., Aug. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Albrecht Auto Group, a name synonymous with excellence and innovation in the automotive industry, proudly announces its latest expansion with the acquisition of Westboro Jeep, which will now operate as Albrecht Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Westboro. Albrecht Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM of Westboro is located at 82 Turnpike Rd, Westboro, MA. Conveniently located between both Boston and Worcester markets on Route 9. This strategic move bolsters the group's already impressive lineup of dealerships and solidifies its standing as a driving force in the automotive landscape.

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  • Albrecht Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM of Westboro is located at 82 Turnpike Rd, Westboro, MA.
  • The Albrecht Auto Group's dealership lineup includes Woburn Toyota, Infiniti of Norwood, Infiniti of Nashua, Milford Nissan, Marlboro Nissan, Albrecht Buick GMC of Wakefield, and now Albrecht Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Westboro.
  • The Albrecht Auto Group's acquisition of Albrecht Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Westboro signals the beginning of an exciting new chapter for the group.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Albrecht Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Westboro into our esteemed family of dealerships," said George Albrecht Jr., CEO and President of the Albrecht Auto Group.

Summer of Math: Interactive Math Adventure Trail Launches at Boston Children's Museum

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Monday, August 14, 2023
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BOSTON, Aug. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In an exciting collaboration to boost math education, Boston Children's Museum is teaming up with MathTalk to launch a brand-new MathTrail — an outdoor math adventure designed to unleash a "Mathsplosion" in the Greater Boston community. Spanning the Harborwalk outside the Museum, the interactive trail brings the enchanting world of math to life in a whole new way.

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  • Spanning the Harborwalk outside the Museum, the interactive trail brings the enchanting world of math to life in a whole new way.
  • "We are happy to bring interactivity to life through this trail at Boston Children's Museum," said Omo Moses, Founder, MathTalk.
  • "Boston Children's Museum has been an excellent partner in this endeavor, sharing our passion for igniting a love for math in young minds.
  • The trail is the first of four math adventures set to launch this Summer, marking the expansion of MathTalk's mission to ignite a passion for math through a summer full of interactive learning experiences in the heart of Greater Boston and beyond.

Northway Biotech Set to Launch Advanced Microbial and Mammalian GMP Facilities in Massachusetts

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023
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This significant accomplishment further solidifies Northway Biotech's standing as an influential player in the global biopharmaceutical landscape.

Key Points: 
  • This significant accomplishment further solidifies Northway Biotech's standing as an influential player in the global biopharmaceutical landscape.
  • This recent growth is an extension of the successful launch of Northway Biotech's process and analytical development laboratories in Waltham (Greater Boston area) in 2020.
  • Northway Biotech has further established a specialized, fully automated fill and finish line to accommodate its clients' varied needs, supporting high-throughput filling into vials, syringes, and cartridges.
  • With our fully functional and technologically advanced manufacturing site at our disposal, Northway Biotech is perfectly positioned to take on manufacturing projects aimed at both clinical and commercial supply."