New England Business Report with Kim Carrigan and Joe Shortsleeve

THIS HOLIDAY WEEKEND  WE REVISIT SOME KEY BUSINESS CONVERSATIONS. GARY THULANDER, MANAGING DIRECTOR OF THE WEQUASSETT RESORT JOINS US. THE MAYOR OF QUINCY, TOM KOCH, SHARES A NEW PLAN FOR EMPTY OFFICE BUILDINGS. MIKE DAMIANO OF THE BOSTON GLOBE TALKS ABOUT STORY ON THE CHAPPAQUIDDICK FERRY. AND FINALLY MARK DESCHENES OF THE LOWELL SPINNERS BASEBALL TEAM LAYS ON THE BUSINESS PLAN.   See o...

On today’s program, we speak with Colin Young of the State House News Service about the Fall ballot questions that are no more! The rent control question and the income tax rollback both nixed by the courts. The executive editor of the Boston Business Journal will be along to share this week’s headlines. We’ll talk about the tall ships coming to Boston in July with Dusty Rhodes o...

On today’s program, we speak with Justin Evans, editor and founder of a South Shore AI generated news site.  We’ll also get the very latest on new legislation on Beacon Hill aimed to protect victims of domestic violence at their workplace. We’ll sort through the top headlines from the Boston Business Journal this week. We will examine new cryptocurrency legislation under con...

On today’s program, we talk with the CEO for the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce about the current business climate. We are also joined by a senior reporter from the Boston Business Journal to discuss this weeks major headlines. An expert from KPMG talks about AI and how it will transform the workplace. And finally, the World Cup is here! We chat with an expert in the business of sports a...

On today’s program, we talk with an expert from the American Automobile Association Northeast about summer travel plans. We also connect with the area Director of the Wequassett Resort and golf club on Cape Cod.  The managing editor of the Boston Business Journal shares this week’s top of headlines and finally, we speak with Quincy Mayor Tom Koch about a plan to better utilize emp...

This week we are joined by the president and CEO of Meet Boston, Martha Sheridan. She talks about the upcoming summer events in the Boston area. Boston Business Journal Executive Editor Doug Banks tells us about a new grocery store chain coming to New England. Boston Globe correspondent Kara Miller shares a recent survey that shows female doctors are leaving the profession faster than their male c...

Today’s program we revisit some of our top interviews in the past 90 days. An expert with KPMG talks about the weight loss craze and the impact it’s having on local businesses. The President of the Massachusetts Restaurant Association talks about what his members are seeing as everybody tries to shed a few pounds. We also hear from Scott Ferson, author of the new book, How the Democrat...

On today’s program, we speak with John Capone, managing partner of KPMG, about Corporate Responsibility and Community Impact Day 2026.  We also discussed the top business headlines with the executive editor of the Boston business Journal. An expert on World Cup Soccer talks about the challenges ahead for the games here in New England. And finally a detailed look at Chappaquiddick ferry...

On today’s program, we talk about the spring of 2026 and what it means for Boston’s sports teams, an expert on sports business will join us. We’ll hear the latest business headlines from a senior reporter at the Boston Business Journal including plans for a robot teddy bear. The food critic for The Boston Globe will be along to share the latest trends on the Boston restaurant sce...

On today’s program, we are speaking with the President of the Massachusetts Restaurant Association about the changing dietary habits and their impacts in the age of all these weight loss drugs. We’re also joined by Grant Welker of the Boston Business Journal who examines this week‘s business headlines, including Fidelity calling Boston employees back to the office five days a wee...

On today’s program, we talk about those weight loss drugs that everybody seems to be taking these days and the impact they are having on our local and national economy.  It's all part of a new report from KPMG.  Scott Ferson, president of the Liberty Square Group in Boston talks about his new book, How the Democrats lost America,  which is topping the charts on...

On today’s program, we talk with the State House News Service Editor about efforts to derail some of the ballot questions scheduled for the fall, including the income tax rollback. The executive editor of the Boston Business Journal will join us to talk about the colleges which are closing across Massachusetts. Jon Chesto of The Boston Globe will share with us his new business newsletter whi...

On today’s program, we speak with an executive from AAA  Northeast about rising gas prices and the impact on New England drivers. Business reporter Andrew Brinker of The Boston Globe shares details of his story regarding Airbnb rentals close to the World Cup venue in Foxborough. An executive with the Boston Business Journal takes us through this week‘s top business headlines. Mike...

On today’s program, we speak with Jon Keller about his most recent article in Boston Magazine concerning the state of our economy. We talk with a business leader about the idea of rolling back income taxes and why the business community is divided. The executive editor of the Boston Business Journal shares this week’s top business headlines including hotel bookings for World Cup soccer...

On today’s program, we speak with the topic executive at JP Morgan about their new office space in the South Station Tower. The Executive Editor of the Boston Business Journal will share this week‘s business headlines. Baseball season is underway we’ll talk to a business of Sports expert about the dollars. And finally the president of the Charles River Chamber of Commerce shares...

On today’s program, we speak with Roger Berkowitz about his new fish restaurant that he’s opening at Logan airport. We also chat with the managing editor of the Boston Business Journal about this week‘s top of business headlines. The Boston Marathon is less than a month away, so we chat with the Race Director about this year‘s event. And  finally an expert on FIFA and...

On today’s program, we speak with the Jeff Myers of Collier‘s  about the glut of commercial lab space. The executive editor of the Boston business journal, Doug Banks, talks about the town of Foxborough reaching a deal with the Kraft Group over FIFA security dollars.   The State Auditor Diana Dizoglio updates us on her battle to audit the House and Senate on Beacon Hill....

This week on the New England Business Report: The President of the Retail Association of Mass, Jon Hurst is our guest. He talks about the impact tariffs, inflation and war are having on his members. Ryan Raveis, co-president of William Raveis Realty talks to us about the current real estate market and the future of rates and inventory. Boston Globe Columnist, Shirley Leung shares insight about a d...

On today’s program, we talk about the blizzard that disrupted New England last week. We chat with meteorologist Ed Carroll. We also talk with the president of Nashoba Valley ski area about business this winter. The general manager of the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Boston will share details of a recent prestigious award for the five star destination. And finally, the CEO and president of the...

On today’s program, we talk with a top executive from KPMG about the business outlook for Boston in 2026. We’re also joined by the executive editor of the Boston Business Journal to review the week’s top business headlines. Aaron Pressman, reporter with The Boston Globe, examines AI and how competitive Massachusetts can be. And finally, the man who started  monster.com talks...

On today’s program, we talk with the expert on new tax laws and how they impact small and large businesses. We are  also joined by Doug Banks with the Boston Business Journal to talk about the regions of top business headlines. We’ll chat with a family member responsible for a $2 million gift to a local nonprofit. And finally, we hear about the upcoming inaugural season for the Bo...

On today’s program, Super Bowl Sunday, we talk to Boston Globe reporter, Beth Teitell , about Drake Maye’s wife,  Ann Michael Maye and her social media following. We’re also joined by Grant Welker, senior reporter for the Boston Business Journal who lays out this week‘s headlines in the region. Jon Chesto, business reporter for the Boston Globe, reveals the latest numb...

On today’s program, we look ahead to the Super Bowl in conversations with a former New England Patriot player, and an expert from Suffolk University on the business of Sports. Also, the executive editor of the Boston business Journal will go over this week’s business headlines in the region. And finally, the CEO of Meet Boston Martha Sheridan talks about 2026 and huge opportunities in...

On today’s program, we speak with the top travel executive from a prominent New England firm about the best locations to spend those vacation dollars this year! We also hear from the executive editor of the Boston Business Journal about this week’s regional business headlines. Anthony Lamacchia of LaMacchia Realty talks about  buying that vacation home in Florida. And finally the...

On today’s program, we speak with Skip Perham business of sports expert about the Patriots and the Celtics. We are also joined by Colin Young Deputy Editor of the State House News Service, to talk about the headlines on Beacon Hill. Doug Banks executive editor of the Boston Business Journal will be along to talk about the week’s business headlines in the region. And finally, Mike Marsh...