Although many face obstacles entering the United States, immigrants are launching their own businesses at a higher rate than those started by native American citizens.
Gov. Deval Patrick's inclusion in his economic development package of an end to most non-compete agreements drew the most heat during a Beacon Hill hearing Thursday.
Five months after closing its doors and putting the building up for sale, the Higgins Armory Museum said it will host a public liquidation auction of some of its remaining assets in two weeks.
Boston-based renewable energy company First Wind said Wednesday that a solar project in Millbury, which will provide power to University of Massachusetts campuses in Worcester and Lowell, is complete and commercial operations have begun.