Boston Metro Office Amenities Raise the Bar
Office amenities are reaching new heights in the Boston Metro, according to a recent article in Boston Bisnow. The reason: office amenities can help attract and retain the best workplace talent! Boston’s highly-educated workforce includes scores of young adults who...
October 2017 Events in the Boston Metro Area
Striking a balance between work and fun is easy to do in Boston Metro, where there are many events to enjoy around the city and suburbs. This is especially true during October, because we have a full month of fall festivities lined up! Here are a few suggestions from...
From Amateur to Pro in Boston Metro Business World
Whether you are just starting out as an entrepreneur or small business owner, or you’ve got a huge company in the Boston Metro area, you could always benefit from more practice. The more you get it right in the business world, the fewer times you’ll get it wrong! Jay...
September Events in the Boston Metro Area!
Summer is fading, but the entertainment isn’t slowing down in the Boston Metro! Here are some popular events happening around our area, from Labor Day weekend through the end of September! Aug 31: Boston Labor Day Weekend Fireworks. 8:30 p.m. Spectacular fireworks...
Massachusetts Economy Posts Strong 2nd Quarter
Despite tepid growth during the first quarter of 2017, the Massachusetts economy is surging ahead, according to the UMass Donahue Institute. Our state's revised gross domestic product grew from a modest 1.1% margin during the first quarter, to a robust 4% during the...
Boston Metro Office Space Demand Shifts as Business Needs Change
The second quarter of 2017 saw a softening of office space demand in the Boston Metro, as we reported in a prior blog post. While some of the vacancy rates can be attributed to ongoing construction of Class-A office space, and tenant migration to the Seaport, analysts...
More Sleep Means More Productivity for your Boston Metro Business
Entrepreneurs and corporations in the Boston Metro are always interested in enhancing employee productivity. After all, time is literally money in the business world! Yet in this age of multi-tasking and automation, there's a surprisingly simple way to boost employee...
August Events to Enjoy in the Boston Metro!
There’s still plenty of summer fun happening in the Boston Metro area! Whether you’re looking for a night on the town, or family-friendly events, there’s plenty of things to do. Here’s a sampling of festivals and attractions taking place during August! Boston Metro...
Top Issues Affecting the Future of Commercial Real Estate
The Boston Metro commercial real estate market has experienced several years of growth, and most analysts expect our positive trends to continue for the near future. Yet the national picture of commercial real estate activity is less rosy. Some economists predict that...
Office Space Demand Begins to Slow in Boston Metro
There are signs of a potential slowdown in the Boston Metro's office sector, according to a recent article in Boston Bisnow. Landlords are starting to provide tenant concessions in some Class-A buildings that typically rent for a premium. Meanwhile, vacancy rates are...