BOSTON-Starting Jan. 1, two Massachusetts-based associations will come together, forming the state's second largest industry-based group.

SOUTHBOROUGH, MA-Spectrum Financial has arranged permanent mortgage funds for Two Willow here.

LOWELL, MA-Lease pushes discount retail closer to its 10-store goal for 2000.

MEDFORD, MA-A 27% hike in Q1 earnings for Mystic Financial is attributable largely to real estate revenues.

FRAMINGHAM, MA-The office supplies retailer also establishes two major facilities in the country.

WESTFORD, MA-The vendor estimates that more than 1,000 cabs now carry service.

BOSTON-Local expert holds back on final judgment of effects SEC ruling will have.

NEW YORK CITY-New breed of Internet firms will not try to be all things to all people, says conference organizer.