Building Boston & Beyond

Welcome to Building Boston & Beyond, here is a bonus clip of our recent episode with Chef Abby Gray of Cooking with Abby as she talks about her client's favorite dishes and reminisces about her family's cooking.  Cooking with Abby's website: CookingWithAbby.com Visit our website: https://www.buildingbostonandbeyond.com Building Boston & Beyond social media pages. Twitter: @building_boston Instagra...

This week’s guest is Abby Gray, private chef, and owner of Cooking with Abby Culinary School located South of Boston in Norwell, Massachusetts. Abby’s background and path to her realizing her dream are inspiring. From politics to publishing to event planning – Abby combined these skills -- adding in her passion for cooking -- and reinvented herself. Abby brings to the table motivating energy -- To...

Worcester is the 2nd largest city in New England with the largest chamber of commerce. Joining Building Boston and Beyond today to talk about Worcester’s economic growth, its diverse landscape, and the many resources available to new businesses is Worcester Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Tim Murray.

2022 is here.  Let’s kick off the New Year on a positive note beginning with strength, wellness, and confidence.  Beth Whitney of Milton’s Fitness Unlimited speaks to achieving happier, healthy lives through a balanced lifestyle.  Beth joins Building Boston & Beyond to share the uniqueness of Fitness Unlimited’s community.   

A woman-owned small business – Top Shelf Cookies - finds a home in Dorchester where the community has embraced owner Heather Higgins Yunger’s presence, job creation, and unique variety of cookies.    Top Shelf Cookies website: https://topshelfcookies.com/ Top Shelf Cookies Instagram: @topshelfcookies Visit our website: http://www.buildingbostonandbeyond.com On Twitter: @Building_Boston On Instagra...

The Cambridge City Council Election is approaching with less than a month away.  Nineteen candidates, including 8 incumbents, vying for one of 9 seats.  Running for a seat on the council – is native Paul Toner.  Paul joins Building Boston and Beyond to share his vision for Cambridge.    Paul Toner's Website: https://www.tonerforcambridge.com Visit our website: http://www.buildingbostonandbeyond.co...

Althea Blackford, the founder of Boston Caribbean Fashion Week, joins Building Boston & Beyond to share her passion for fashion and invite people to join her to celebrate Caribbean culture through fashion.  From October 13 through October 16, 2021, Althea returns, providing a runway for many successful and aspiring designers to showcase their collections and collaborate with other artists.   Bosto...

Boston Business Journal’s unique style of sharing information has won the news outlet awards and widespread appreciation by its many subscribers.  Join us today to hear BBJ’s Grant Welker discuss the various recognition initiatives underway at the Journal.   Boston Business Journal's Website: https://www.bostonbusinessjournal.com/   Visit our website:  http://www.buildingbostonandbeyond.com Visit...

Join Building Boston and Beyond this week for a look into Boston’s Mayoral campaign with Candidate Annissa Essaibi George. She’s a seasoned At-Large City Councilor, a former Boston classroom teacher, a small business owner, and a mother of 4 boys-all students of Boston’s Public school system. Hear what distinguishes her from her 4 opponents and what her plans are to improve the quality of life for...

Rick Dimino leads one of the most respected, inclusive, non-profit organizations in the city of Boston.  At the helm since 1995, Rick partners with 130 plus business members all focused on a similar mission - to build an equitable future for the Greater Boston region and an improved quality of life for people. 

Boston’s greatest days are ahead of us, says Boston City Councilor At Large Michael Flaherty.  Born and raised in Boston, Councilor Flaherty’s pride shows through as he traces his career path and experiences along the way.  With a desire and tireless passion for serving the public, Councilor Flaherty represents every neighborhood in the City of Boston. From engaging community participation and bui...

Involved in politics since his youth, Massachusetts State Senator Eric Lesser continues on the fast track. Representing 9 communities in Western Massachusetts, Senator Lesser’s advocacy for access to transportation, education and job training, and his many initiatives to improve the quality of life is making an impact for residents statewide. Senator Lesser's Website: https://www.senatorlesser.com...

Dedicated to ensuring patient care is not compromised, Vice President of the Massachusetts Nurses Association Marie Ritacco is leading the charge against Tenet Healthcare for an increase in staff and the implementation of safe staffing ratios.   Visit our website:  http://www.buildingbostonandbeyond.com Visit our Twitter:  https://twitter.com/building_boston Visit our Instagram:  https://www.insta...

A 20-year career at the MBTA, Deputy General Manager Jeff Gonneville speaks passionately on the workforce resilience and commitment to providing service during COVID and new strategies and investments underway to improve the customer experience.   Visit our website: http://www.buildingbostonandbeyond.com Visit our Twitter: https://twitter.com/building_boston Visit our Instagram: https://www.instag...

Dedicated to the preservation and advancement of his hometown of Chelsea, Roy’s advocacy to ensure residents have equal access to programs and services that sustain their livelihood is his mission.  Council President Avelleneda remains optimistic in the city’s fight to be “Seen”, to be included – and have access to funding -  where neighboring cities have benefited.       Visit our website: http:/...

Brenda Rosario – Board member of Dorchester’s St. Mary’s Center is committed to helping women who have experienced trauma improve their quality of life.  Brenda understands firsts hand that empowering residents with information and the necessary tools to improve their quality of life promotes inclusion and strengthens community.    Visit our website: http://www.buildingbostonandbeyond.com Visit ou...

Bob’s career spans 30 years-plus first serving in the Massachusetts Senate and now as Mayor of Weymouth.  With a population of 57,000, Mayor Hedlund continues to proactively lead Weymouth residents through COVID -19 as the vaccination process continues and residents begin to venture outdoors.     Visit our website: http://www.buildingbostonandbeyond.com Visit our Twitter: https://twitter.com/build...

A national leader in the transportation industry. Bob’s TRANSIT career spans decades.  The first African-American General Manager of Boston’s MBTA, Bob shaped a career spanning 25 years.   Bob is here today to share a little history of his career at the T and life thereafter - where he carved out his next chapter in life holding corporate positions and seats on various boards.  All while advocatin...

Building Boston & Beyond Podcast serves as an educational platform providing Massachusetts residents with information on the growth of their city, the status of the economy, and improvements to their neighborhood. Podcast discussions with public officials, private and public sector businesses, non-profits, and educational and medical institutions provides a unique forum to introduce to the public...