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New Regulations Prompt Airbnb To Yank Boston Listings

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Airbnb has removed thousands of listings in Boston in response to new regulations regarding residency in the city, according to a report by CNBC. In Boston, the new regulations are meant to stop the practice of investor units, which are properties that are used specifically for the purpose of short-term rentals.

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Airbnb, Eyeing IPO, Removes Boston Listings Due To New Regs

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Airbnb has removed thousands of listings in Boston in response to new regulations regarding residency in the city, according to a report by CNBC. In Boston, the new regulations are meant to stop the practice of investor units, which are properties that are used specifically for the purpose of short-term rentals.

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Boston Telemedicine Company Amwell Prices IPO

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Amwell , the Boston-based telemedicine company, is planning to go public as the demand for virtual healthcare offerings skyrockets amid the coronavirus pandemic. The IPO filing revealed the company’s revenue increased 77 percent in the first six months of this year to $122 million, up from $69 million in 2019.

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Boston Fed Pres. Thinks Co-Working Spaces Could Hurt Economy

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The Boston Federal Reserve president think that co-working spaces could ultimately hurt the economy, and even worsen the next U.S. In addition, the New York-based company lost more than $900 million in the first half of 2019. recession. “I WeWork declined to comment on Rosengren’s remarks.

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Indochino Eyes Expansion In 2019

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Indochino , the digitally-native made-to-measure menswear brand, has plans to expand in 2019. as well as a second Boston location and a fourth in the Greater Toronto Area, according to Chain Store Age. as well as a second Boston location and a fourth in the Greater Toronto Area, according to Chain Store Age. Greenwich, Conn.;

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2019: The Year Of Retailer And Delivery App Collaborations

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Starbucks kicked off 2019 by adding additional cities to its delivery network through a partnership with Uber Eats. It launched the expansion into San Francisco in January, with plans to extend the service into New York, Boston, Los Angeles, Washington, D.C. and Chicago.

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Former eBay PR Chief Reportedly Involved In Harassment Campaign

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Steven Wymer, who oversaw public relations at eBay for nine months in 2019, has not been charged with any crimes. 2, Wymer is alleged to have authored an email that has quickly become infamous, writing in April 2019, “We are going to crush this lady,” in a note to eBay’s CEO at the time. As Executive No.

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