Business

Cresco Labs Acquires Cultivate, Rt. 9 Framingham Cannabis Shop

September 3rd, 2021

FRAMINGHAM, MA — Cresco Labs Inc. (OTC:CRLBF), today (September 3, 2021) announced they have finalized and closed the previously announced acquisition of Cultivate which operates a recreational cannabis shop on Rt. 9 in Framingham. Cultivate also operates two others pot shops in MA, one in Leicester and another in Worcester and also offers delivery. In addition, Cultivate… [read more].

Framingham Ranked #24 of Best Places to Live in America

August 28th, 2021

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Livability Media, which provides information about and ranks cities, towns, regions and states on how “livable” they are, has ranked Framingham, MA at #24 in their 2020 List of Best Place to Live in America. According to their website, for this year they “analyzed more than 1,000 small to mid-sized cities on factors like… [read more].

Holiday Manufacturing Installs Electric Vehicle Chargers at Tripp St. Facility

August 20th, 2021

FRAMINGHAM, MA — Framingham based Holiday Manufacturing Inc., worked with Blink Charging Co. (Nasdaq: BLNK) a leading provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment and services to deploy (5) fast IQ 200 Level 2 AC electric vehicle charging stations at Holiday’s facility in Framingham…. [read more].

Framingham Based Ameresco Ranked Top Energy Service Company by Revenue

August 7th, 2021

FRAMINGHAM, MA — Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE: AMRC), a Framingham, MA USA based cleantech integrator specializing in energy efficiency and renewable energy, was recently ranked as the energy service company (“ESCO”) market leader by revenue for 2020-2022 according to Atlas Energy Intelligence. Currently, the U.S. ESCO market is dominated by ten major organizations that collectively represent 70% of… [read more].

Framingham BioTech Company Uses AI to Improve Prostate Cancer Diagnosis

August 6th, 2021

FRAMINGHAM, MA — BERG, a clinical-stage biotech that employs patient biology and artificial intelligence (AI) to research diseases and develop innovative treatments and diagnostics, recently announced the publication of a new study, entitled “Clinical utility of a serum biomarker panel in distinguishing prostate cancer from benign prostate hyperplasia [BPH]” in Scientific Reports. As part of the study,… [read more].

Staples Launches Classroom Rewards Program to Benefit Educators

July 14th, 2021

FRAMINGHAM, MA — Staples Inc., the Framingham-based office supply retailer, has launched its new Staples Connect Classroom Rewards mobile experience, where parents can give a percentage of their qualifying purchase made at a Staples store back to an enrolled teacher or school administrator of their choice. In addition, to further show appreciation for teachers this back-to-school season, from… [read more].

Framingham Restaurant Operators Received Millions in Federal Grants

July 12th, 2021

FRAMINGHAM, MA — During the early months of the COVID-19 global pandemic, many restaurants struggled to stay in business as eat-in dining was prohibited by emergency orders from state and local officials. To avoid the chain-reaction of business failure, followed by employee layoffs which could drive unemployment and a further economic downturn a grant program known as… [read more].

Ameresco announces Energy as a Service (EaaS) agreement with Northwestern University

July 10th, 2021

FRAMINGHAM, MA — Ameresco, Inc., (NYSE: AMRC), headquartered in Framingham, MA, a leading cleantech integrator specializing in energy efficiency and renewable energy on July 6, 2021 announced it has entered into a long-term Energy as a Service (EaaS) agreement with Northwestern University. The partnership will help the institution address its energy-related deferred maintenance challenges with no up-front… [read more].

MutualOne Bank’s Charitable Foundation Grants $10,000 to Framingham History Center

July 7th, 2021

FRAMINGHAM, MA — Steven M. Sousa, executive vice president and chief operating officer of MutualOne Bank and a MutualOne Charitable Foundation trustee has announced a $10,000 grant to maintain the Framingham History Center’s relationship with the Framingham Public Schools. According to Executive Director Annie Murphy, the Framingham History Center has high hopes that field trips and school… [read more].

MutualOne Bank Grants $10,000 to Framimgham Housing Authority’s Summer Camp Program

July 7th, 2021

FRAMINGHAM, MA — Mark R. Haranas, president and CEO of MutualOne Bank and Chairman of the MutualOne Charitable Foundation has announced a $10,000 grant to support the summer camp program at Musterfield Place, a residential development managed by the Framingham Housing Authority (FHA). According to Paul Landers, FHA director, the program serves approximately 40 children a day… [read more].