William Hall

2 weeks ago | nbcboston.com | William Hall

Employers grew even more pessimistic about the state's economy in March, sending the AIM Business Confidence Index downward on its 100-point scale for the second month in a row. The index, updated and released Friday afternoon by the Associated Industries of Massachusetts, sank 4.4 points to 46.0, the lowest level since July 2020. The gauge was down 6.2 points from a year ago and entered "negative" territory for the first time since June 2024.

2 weeks ago | bizjournals.com | William Hall

The New England bank where customers apparently get the most satisfying service is once again far from Boston. But two Massachusetts banks are close behind in the rankings. The New England bank where customers apparently get the most satisfying service is once again far from Boston. But two Massachusetts banks are close behind in the rankings.

3 weeks ago | bizjournals.com | William Hall

An Ohio-based rival had been trying to acquire UniFirst since November, but last week said it would no longer try to woo the Massachusetts company. After an Ohio rival ditched its takeover plans for UniFirst, the Wilmington-based company on Wednesday reported mixed quarterly results while dismissing the impact of the potential buy.

4 weeks ago | bizjournals.com | William Hall

Two top leaders of Eastern Bank and its holding company saw their pay shrink in 2024: Executive chair Bob Rivers and Eastern Bank CEO Denis Sheahan saw their total compensation drop slightly in 2024, according to a proxy statement filed Thursday. Two top leaders of Eastern Bank and its holding company saw their pay shrink in 2024. Executive chair Bob Rivers and Eastern Bank CEO Denis Sheahan saw their total compensation drop slightly in 2024, according to a proxy statement filed Thursday.

4 weeks ago | bizjournals.com | William Hall

Josh Rovenger previously served as associate counsel to President Joe Biden on racial justice and equity, and now will work on issues related to LGBTQ+ civil rights. A civil rights lawyer who served in President Joe Biden's administration is joining Boston-based GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders (GLAD Law) as legal director. Josh Rovenger will begin work at the advocacy nonprofit on April 7. Rovenger most recently was associate counsel to President Joe Biden on racial justice and equity.