Small Business

Cultivate to negotiate with Framingham for retail pot shop

Leicester-based cannabis firm Cultivate, one of the first two shops to launch sales on the East Coast, has begun negotiations with Framingham for a host community agreement.

Hopkinton HR software firm acquires cloud-based competitor

Hopkinton-based human resources software firm PrismHR has acquired a cloud-based talent management software company.

AquaBounty to begin U.S. farming of genetically-engineered salmon

A Maynard company that genetically engineers fish and raises them in controlled settings is looking to soon begin farming salmon in the U.S.

Application period for paid leave exemptions to start in April

Employers that already offer paid leave benefits to their workers will be able to apply beginning next month for an exemption from having to collect, remit and pay the new tax.

Movers & Shakers

Who's on the move in Central Massachusetts?

The Summit Lounge: Massachusetts’ marijuana meeting place

Public social consumption remains illegal in Massachusetts, but for a monthly fee of $15, you can join the only private cannabis lounge in Massachusetts.

Busenburg trailblazed Massachusetts customs

Forty-seven years ago, Karen Busenburg became the first licensed female customs broker in Massachusetts, founding her own brokerage house.

Patients, consumers sound off on marijuana preferences

Medical marijuana patients and recreational consumers gave state regulators plenty to consider on Wednesday.

Acton pot dispensary Mass Wellspring reopens after forced shutdown

Acton medical marijuana dispensary Mass Wellspring reopened Wednesday after being ordered by the state to close.

Westborough nursing home settles in patient death investigation

A Westborough rehabilitation and skilled nursing home has agreed to pay $37,500 to resolve allegations the facility failed to take adequate steps after a patient fell 19 times.

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