This week's Business Monday examines confusing charges on your electric bill, MegaBus's arrival in Holyoke and more.
Jim Bemis with Crocker Buildings of Springfield checks the walls under construction at the United Bank offices on Elm Street where they are expanding their office space.In this week's Business Monday from The Republican:
Western Massachusetts Electric Co. bills complex
Basic Srvc Cost Adj? ATTY GENL consultant exp adj? Electrical customers are paying for these and 11 other line items listed on their power bills in addition to and apart from the cost of actually generating the electricity that makes the light bulb shine. Read more »
Megabus adds Holyoke to its list of stops, joining Amherst
Both BoltBus and Megabus offer fares for as little as $1 on a first-come first-serve basis to customers, most of them college students or young adults, who book online. Both bus lines offer free wi-fi wireless Internet service.
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Massachusetts companies find there's big business in finding rest for the weary
Sleep solutions run the gamut, from drugs and devices to clinical interventions and consumer products, and local companies are exploring every corner of the industry. Read more »
Boston hotels rejoice as the city is once again a hot spot for business travelers
With the all-important summer vacation travel season fast approaching, Boston hotels are scrambling to roll out their best deals and promotions to entice the leisure traveler. Read more »
More Business Monday
• Voices of the Valley: Pamela Fleming, Radical Roaster Coffee Emporium, Ludlow
• Merger of NStar and Northeast utilities would mean loss of 350 jobs
• CVS shareholders ponder whether the parts of the pharmacy chain are worth more than the whole
• Elbow Room Coffee Co. opens new location in Williamsburg
• Northampton's Whole Health Expo attracts businesses looking to network, market services
• Commentary: Is Warren Buffet's 'do-right' reputation all smoke and mirrors?
• Boston Business Journal Editorial: With rise of web-based sales, Massachusetts needs to look at online sales tax
• Google purchase of ITA Software could benefit Cambridge R&D
• First Niagara gets final approval to buyout New Alliance Bank
Notebooks
• Pioneer Valley Business Calendar: April 12 - May 13
• Pioneer Valley Business Etc.
• Boston Business Journal's Business Bits
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