Visit The Boston Globe Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Comment on this Scroll to top of page July 02, 2018 Nilanjana Bhowmik is breaking another barrier: She’ll be the first woman and venture capitalist to serve as president of TiE Boston , a nonprofit dedicated to helping startups grow.Bhowmik, who is a charter member of the organization and previously served on the board, begins a two-year term this month, succeeding entrepreneur Praveen Tailam. Desh Deshpande, who founded Cascade Communications and Sycamore Networks, started the Boston chapter of TiE two decades ago to help connect entrepreneurs who emigrated from Southeast Asia. Advertisement Today, the group, which has hundreds of members in New England, consists primarily of tech entrepreneurs, as its overall mission has broadened. Get Talking Points in your inbox: An afternoon recap of the day’s most important business news, delivered weekdays. Thank you for signing up! Sign up for … [Read more...] about TiE Boston gets its first woman president
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Wayfair Partners with PayBright to Offer Flexible Financing Option for Canadian Customers
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 16, 2018--Wayfair Inc. (NYSE:W), one of the world’s largest online destinations for the home, today announced the availability of a new financing option available at Wayfair.ca. In partnership with PayBright, Wayfair customers in Canada now have the option to pay for orders over time with fixed monthly installments, making shopping on a budget for everything from furniture and décor to housewares and renovation items easier than ever before.“At Wayfair, we want to make it as easy as possible for our customers to create a home they love by offering an extensive selection with exceptional service, and now, a new way to finance their favorite products,” noted Steve Oblak, chief merchandising officer, Wayfair. “For the first time in Canada, we are pleased to provide the flexibility of an accessible financing option that meets our customers’ individual needs – no matter their style or budget.”Providing the ease and … [Read more...] about Wayfair Partners with PayBright to Offer Flexible Financing Option for Canadian Customers
Wayfair Celebrates Winners of 2018 Wayfair Professional Tastemaker Awards
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 10, 2018--Wayfair Inc. (NYSE:W), one of the world’s largest online destinations for the home, today announced the winners of the fourth annual Wayfair Professional Tastemaker Awards, recognizing excellence and innovation in design. This year’s judges, entrepreneur and “Shark Tank” investor Barbara Corcoran, Architectural Digest reporter Hadley Keller and hospitality architect Stephen Sousa, carefully evaluated entries based on quality, inspiration and creativity. After reviewing more than 5,000 submissions, one outstanding winner was identified across each of the five categories; Best Residential Space, Best Hospitality Space, Best Office Space, Most Innovative Space and Design of the Year.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20180510005331/en/PROjECT. interiors; 2018 Wayfair Tastemaker award-winner: Design of the Year (Photo: Business Wire)“The 2018 … [Read more...] about Wayfair Celebrates Winners of 2018 Wayfair Professional Tastemaker Awards
Today is Way Day! Wayfair Celebrates First-Ever Retail Holiday for Home with Lowest Prices Since Black Friday and Free Shipping Site-Wide for One Day Only
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr 25, 2018--Wayfair Inc. (NYSE:W), one of the world’s largest online destinations for the home, has declared today Way Day, an all-new retail holiday. For the next 24 hours, Wayfair will offer Black Friday-low prices on thousands of popular home furnishings, décor and home improvement items, plus free shipping on every order. As part of the celebration, Wayfair will surprise residents living on Wayfair-named streets in communities across the country. From Wayfair Lane in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey to Wayfair Drive in Pasadena, Texas, residents of seven Wayfair streets across America will receive a special delivery this morning and enjoy other festivities in their neighborhoods.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20180424006742/en/Wayfair Celebrates First-Ever Retail Holiday for Home (Graphic: Business Wire)“When it comes to shopping for the home, Wayfair is focused on … [Read more...] about Today is Way Day! Wayfair Celebrates First-Ever Retail Holiday for Home with Lowest Prices Since Black Friday and Free Shipping Site-Wide for One Day Only
Wayfair to Launch Way Day, a New Retail Holiday for Home
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr 18, 2018--Wayfair Inc. (NYSE:W), one of the world’s largest online destinations for the home, announced today that it will offer the lowest prices of the year and free shipping on all orders with the launch of Way Day, an all-new retail event taking place on Wednesday, April 25. Beginning at midnight, Wayfair will offer Black Friday-low prices for 24 hours on thousands of popular home furnishings, décor and home improvement items at a time of year when home is top of mind for its customers.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20180418005432/en/Wayfair launches Way Day, a new retail holiday for home (Graphic: Business Wire)“We are looking to put a new retail holiday on the map that celebrates home. Spring is the season when our customers are especially focused on sprucing up and furnishing outdoor spaces in anticipation of warm weather and summer entertaining,” … [Read more...] about Wayfair to Launch Way Day, a New Retail Holiday for Home