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business

Goodbye to The Continental: A Saugus Favorite Closes After 72 Years

October 7, 2024

The beloved restaurant, The Continental in Saugus, is saying goodbye after a remarkable run of over seven decades. Known for its mouth-watering steak and seafood dishes, as well as its famous popovers, the eatery has been a staple on Route 1 north of Boston since 1948. The family that owns the resta

business

Innovative Transport for Southeast Asia: A New Partnership

October 7, 2024

Asia Mobiliti, a top Malaysian mobility company, has teamed up with Unitsky String Technologies from Belarus. Their goal? To bring an exciting new transit solution to Southeast Asia – the Suspended String Transport Technology. This technology is not just about moving people but also minimizing costs

politics

Jared Kushner's Saudi Deals: A Closer Look

October 7, 2024

Jared Kushner stepped down from his White House role and not long after, his business firm secured billions in deals with Saudi Arabia. This quick turnaround has sparked questions. Are these deals purely about money, or is there something more? Some people are suspicious that politics might be invol

business

Mexico's Rising Appeal for Business and Challenges in Supply Chain Security

October 7, 2024

As global trade tensions escalate, Mexico has become an increasingly attractive destination for international companies looking to diversify their supply chains. Recent events like the blockage of the Suez Canal have sparked renewed interest from firms seeking alternatives to China. However, Mexico

business

Unicorn Faire Promotes Internal Candidate to New CFO Role

October 7, 2024

Faire, a San Francisco-based wholesale marketplace, has recently shuffled its leadership. The startup, known for connecting independent retailers with global brands, has promoted Jason Lee to the role of CFO. Lee, who joined Faire around a year and a half ago as the VP of finance, has an impressive

entertainment

Roeg Sutherland Talks Independent Film Boom During Tough Times

October 7, 2024

Roeg Sutherland, who heads CAA’s Media Finance department and International Film Group, sees a silver lining in the current shift of the Hollywood landscape. Speaking at the Zurich Summit, Sutherland explained that the decrease in studio productions opens opportunities for independent films to shine

business

CVS Health's Big Move: Is Splitting Up the Right Call?

October 7, 2024

CVS Health is facing a challenge. Their stock prices are falling, and healthcare costs are skyrocketing. The money coming in from their pharmacy services isn't enough. To tackle this, they're thinking about a significant change: splitting their retail stores from their health insurance business. The

business

Unleashing AI's Power: How Businesses Can Turn Experiments into Profits

October 7, 2024

The clock is ticking for companies to turn their AI experiments into real business value. A recent study by Deloitte found that while many organizations are seeing early benefits like improved efficiency and cost savings, they struggle to scale their AI initiatives. Two-thirds of businesses are boos

business

Meet AirOps: Your New AI-Powered Marketing Buddy

October 7, 2024

Ever heard of AirOps? If not, let's chat about it! AirOps is like a superhero for businesses that need to create and manage marketing content. Picture this: you've got a website, and you need to fill it with content to inform customers, attract new ones, or even boost your search engine ranking. Now

business

Boston's New Vibe: Liquor Licenses for Underserved Neighborhoods

October 7, 2024

This summer, businesses in Boston like Cool Shade in Dorchester are buzzing with activity. They're not just dishing out jerk chicken and plantains, but also looking at a big opportunity—new liquor licenses. The Massachusetts State House has given Boston 225 licenses to spread across 13 neighborhoods