New Developments Anticipate Boston Metro Office Space Demand
"If you build it, they will lease." This seems to be the adage behind Boston's new skyscraper developments and redevelopments, which will bring over three million square feet of commercial real estate space to the market. Yet the amount of supply in development isn't...
Co-Working Concerns in the Boston Metro
Just about a year ago, co-working juggernaut WeWork was in rapid expansion, opening a new Boston Metro location nearly every month. With fifteen locations in operation and four more in the pipeline as of 2019, WeWork's co-working model was turning heads. But after new...
Boston Metro Developers See Opportunities and Challenges in 2020
Boston Metro commercial real estate enjoyed strong performance in 2019, with low office vacancy rates and soaring demand for laboratory space. Our commercial real estate has been on a roll since the end of the Great Recession, and has picked up steam with the economic...
Boston Metro Retailers Should Court Young Adult Shoppers
It's been a tough decade for brick-and-mortar stores, but Boston Metro retailers have a new trend in their favor. According to research by A.T. Kearney, young adults, Gen Z in particular, have a preference for shopping in person. A recent survey found that 81% of...
Is the Boston Metro Development Boom Past its Peak?
The Boston Metro economy is still going strong. According to Boston Bisnow, Boston has seen 125 consecutive months of economic expansion. The city holds an enviable unemployment rate of just 2.7%, and enjoys a positive net migration of new residents. During the first...
2019 Holiday Events and Attractions in the Boston Metro!
The holidays are coming, and there’s no better place to experience these than in the Boston Metro area! Here’s a list of special events to enhance your enjoyment of the wonders of the holiday season! Nov 8-10: Boston Christmas Festival, Seaport World Trade Center. A...
Holiday Shoppers Start Early in the Boston Metro
"Christmas creep" seems to start earlier every year, with holiday decor showing up in stores well before Halloween - and as early as September. While many people would rather see holiday trappings in their proper order, the fact is that Boston Metro shoppers like to...
Must-See Museums in the Boston Metro!
Whether you have lived in the Boston Metro your entire life, or you are new to the area, our world-class museums are not to be missed! Our engaging museums invite you to explore history, art, science, and architecture with immersive experiences. Here are some must-see...
“Manufacturing in Massachusetts” Event Shows Power of Local Business Climate
Congratulations to Executive Director Jeannette Travaline and the Randolph Chamber of Commerce for the overwhelmingly successful “Manufacturing in Massachusetts” luncheon event held at Lombardo’s on October 3, 2019. Doug Meehan, morning anchor of WCVB News Center 5,...
October 2019 Events in the Boston Metro!
It’s autumn in New England, which is a wonderful time to explore the Boston Metro! Not only will you find beautiful scenery in our area, you’ll also enjoy seasonal traditions and special events throughout October. Here are suggestions for you! Oct. 3: Best Chef...