Sept. 9, 2025
Modular Builder Raises $20M to Scale ‘Microfactories’
Local housing startup Reframe Systems announced last month that it’s raised $20 million to build a series of “microfactories” to crank out modular buildings like ADUs and three-deckers. The company is based just over the state line in Andover, Massachusetts. Reframe...Economic Jitters Didn’t Deter C&I Growth at Eastern Bank
Eastern Bank executives said their institution turned in a strong second quarter despite economic jitters that caused many companies nationwide to pause or shift investments. The bank logged a $349 million increase in commercial lending last quarter, the bank’s...Rockland Trust Aims for Organic Growth, Not Mergers
Rockland Trust built up its leading position in the Massachusetts banking market – and entered the New Hampshire market in a big way – on 20 years of successful acquisitions. But these days, it’s focused on demonstrating it can grow on its own. In response to an...This Week’s Paper: Digital Edition
