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2014: The Year Of The Accountant
Monday, February 10, 2014, 12:20pm
By Laura Alix
Banker Tradesman Staff Writer
2014 will be the year of the accountant, according to new information released this week by the staffing firm Randstad. The Greater Boston area is a particular hotbed of opportunity for accountants, accounting managers and public accountants, said Chris Martin, senior vice president of enterprise solutions at Randstad Professionals. Continue reading >>>
Another ‘significant’ winter storm possible for Boston mid-week
Another winter storm appears to be headed for Boston this week but whether it brings heavy snow or a mix of rain and snow will depend on if the storm tracks west or east.
If the storm tracks west the Greater Boston area will receive a mix of rain and snow while the western portion of the state will see more snow. If the storm tracks east the Hub will get mostly snow.
The amount of snow that Greater Boston receives remains unknown.
The extended forecast from the National Weather Service:
Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 28. Northwest wind 13 to 16 mph.
Tonight: Partly cloudy, with Continue reading >>>
Celtics help Brockton students go green
Dafney Tales
The Enterprise
Posted Feb. 10, 2014 @ 1:58 am
Updated Feb 10, 2014 at 2:02 AM
Future Of Boston: Expensive Housing Market Puts Squeeze On Workers
BOSTON (CBS) – Boston is world renown for innovation, education and hard-working people. But the city and region are still facing some big challenges. For many families, finding an affordable place to live is a struggle, whether buying or renting.
It was the pursuit of more for their money that took Eric Jenson and Rose Chau across Boston Harbor a year and a half ago. “For what we could get and for what we wanted to pay, it was such a more amazing value in East Boston,” Chau said.
The couple just moved into their second place in East Boston. It’s a close-in, one bedroom for $1,400 Continue reading >>>
Slippery Morning Commute Possible on Monday
Forecasters are predicting light snow on Sunday night and early Monday morning that could bring 1 to 2 inches of snow to the Greater Boston area, including the Cape and islands.
Snow ocean effect snow could bring as much as 4 inches for some areas along the coast, according to the National Weather Service.
Though not a big storm, the timing overnight could mean a slippery Monday morning commute.
Weekend open house offerings: Feb. 8-9
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If you’re still house-hunting there are plenty of chances to find a home this weekend. We’ve gathered a handful of open house offerings around Greater Boston to make your search a little easier.
This weekend’s listings include a Charlestown penthouse with a private deck, a beautiful Quincy Colonial, and a luxury condo in Arlington.
Where to watch the Sochi Olympics in Boston
Boston:
Cask N' Flagon62 Brookline Ave., Boston. 617-536-4840. casknflagon.com
Champions110 Huntington Ave., Boston. 617-927-5304. championsboston.com
The Fours166 Canal St., Boston. 617-720-4455. thefours.com
Jerry Remy's Sports Bar Grill at Seaport250 Northern Ave., Boston. 617-856-7369. jerryremysseaport.com
Mass Ave Tavern
The Mass Ave Tavern will also be holding special beer Olympics events at various times during the games. Check the website for details.94 Massachusetts Ave., Boston. 617-927-4900. massavetavern.com
Stats Bar Grille77 Dorchester St, Boston. 617-268-9300. statsboston.com
Warehouse Continue reading >>>
Boston schools seek to reduce driving on campus, encourage public transportation
By Kyle Plantz, Globe Correspondent
In an effort to shift away from driving, universities and colleges in the Greater Boston area are offering students more options to use public transportation and opportunities to shape transportation policy, according to a report released Thursday by MASSPIRG Education Fund.
The report, titled "A New Course: How Innovative University Programs Are Reducing Driving on Campus and Creating New Models for Transportation Policy," featured University of Massachusetts Boston, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Northeastern University, and Harvard University Continue reading >>>
Boston Chamber Of Commerce: Paul Guzzi On Job Market, Seaport District
BOSTON (CBS) – Paul Guzzi, the president-CEO of the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce, talks to WBZ NewsRadio 1030′s Joe Mathieu every Thursday.
This week’s segment covers the job market ahead of the government’s monthly employment report due Friday morning.
They also discuss the impact health care reform could have on the job market and the latest addition to the Seaport District.
Listen to the interview here: