New England Business Report with Kim Carrigan and Joe Shortsleeve

On today’s program, we speak with the managing partner of law firm Bowditch and Dewey about their recent merger with Kenny and Sams. We’re also joined by Matt Stout of The Boston Globe as he talks to residents who are losing their homes on Cape Cod as part of the Sagamore Bridge replacement plan. Grant Welker senior reporter at the Boston Business Journal takes us through the weeks bus...

On today’s program, we’re going to talk about secondhand gifts this holiday season. Also the Christmas tree economy…we will explore the issue with the owner of a large nursery in Medfield. Don Seiffert managing editor of the Boston Business Journal will share the weeks top business headlines. The cofounder of Evolv Technology in Waltham will look ahead to 2026 and and challenges...

On today’s program, we speak with the CEO of the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce, Jim Rooney,  about the state of the business economy. Doug Banks,  executive editor of the Boston Business Journal,  shares the most recent business headlines. Joe Phoenix, CEO of Givinga, talks about charitable tax laws changing in 2026 and Mike Marshall of Marshall Wealth Management outlines...

On today’s program, we’re going to talk about secondhand gifts this holiday season. Also the Christmas tree economy…we will explore the issue with the owner of a large nursery in Medfield. Don Seiffert managing editor of the Boston Business Journal will share the weeks top business headlines. The cofounder of Evolv Technology in Waltham will look ahead to 2026 and and challenges...

On today’s program, we talk with meteorologist Ed Carroll about the polar vortex. We also chat with an executive from Ski New Hampshire about the remarkable ski conditions this year. Doug Banks executive editor of the Boston Business Journal shares the business headlines. Andrew Mikula of the Pioneer Institute talks about the shortage of housing. And finally, the CEO of HR Rebooted talks abo...

On today’s program, we relive some of our more memorable conversations with business leaders this Fall including Ernie Boch, CEO of Subaru of New England…Mike Marshall of Marshall Wealth Management….Anil Chitkara co founder of Evolv Technology in Waltham….Dan Kenary of Harpoon…and Rachel Blumenthal of Boston Magazine .     See omnystudio.com/listene...

On this edition of The New England Business Report former Boston City Councilor, Tito Jackson, joins us to talk about the cannabis industry. We are joined by the Executive Director of Plummer Youth Promise Nicole Mclaughlin she shares details of the non-profits holiday gift drive. Additionally, we talk about the Boston Globe's search for the fastest growing companies in New England. And lastl...

On today’s program, we speak with Mike Nichols president of the downtown business alliance about an improving business climate. Don Seiffert managing editor of the Boston Business Journal talks about holiday shopping. Skip Perham of the Suffolk University of Sawyer School of Business outlines a brighter outlook for the New England Patriots and associated businesses. Mike Marshall of Marshall...

On today’s program, we speak with the executive editor of the Boston Business Journal about this weeks business headlines, including Tom Brady‘s cloned a dog. We also talk with a top executive with Evolv Technology in Waltham about efforts to  curb gun violence. The latest BCI or business confidence index has been released by the Associated Industries of Massachusetts and the news...

On today’s program, we speak with the CEO of Subaru of New England Ernie Boch. We’re also joined by the executive editor the Boston  Business Journal, Doug Banks,  to discuss this week‘s business headlines. We’ll talk about the federal reserve rate cut this week with an expert from a KPMG. Also a reporter from the Boston Business Journal will examine holiday parties and what companies are doing ab...

On today’s program, we speak with the president and cofounder of Harpoon, Dan Kenary, about the business climate in Massachusetts.    We are also joined by the managing editor of the Boston Business Journal, Don Seiffert, to discuss this week’s headlines. Jon Chesto of The Boston Globe, Chesto Means Business , talks about multiple business headlines. And finally, Rachel Blumenthal, the food editor...

On today’s program, we speak with Sarah Hawkins of Hines Development about the new South Station Tower.  Don Seiffert managing to the Boston Business Journal shares this weeks business headlines. Colin Young of the State House News Service talks about proposition 2 1/2 and the struggle facing cities and towns. Mike Marshall of Marshall Wealth Management explains year-end retirement planning. And f...

This week the New England Business Report takes a look at the September Business Confidence Index.  Chris Geehern from AIM reports the index has slipped for the 7th month.  He'll tell us why.  Don Seiffert from the BBJ joins us to talk about a number of business headlines.  Then we learn about holiday shopping predictions.  The all important season for retailers is just around the corner.  Anil Ch...

On today’s program, we speak with the Jim O’Brien general manager of the Topsfield Fair. Don Seiffert managing editor the Boston Business Journal shares this week’s business headlines. Larry Edelman business reporter for The Boston Globe talks about the housing market. And Skip Perham expert on the business of sports examines value of our local sports teams. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

On today’s program, we talk with the president of the Massachusetts High Technology Council Chris Anderson about the state of his membership. The executive editor of the Boston Business Journal, Doug Banks will share the top headlines. Daniel Cooper an economist with the Boston Federal Reserve Bank examines the states economy. And finally, the Executive Editor of Boston Magazine Brittany Jasnoff  ...

On today’s program, Congressman Seth Moulton joins us to talk about the business community in Massachusetts. Doug Banks Executive Editor of the Boston business Journal shares the weeks top headlines. Ashley Judge from Destination Salem talks about October in the North Shore town. Bob Simone brings us up-to-date on the real estate market. And finally Andrew Brinker of the Boston Globe talks about r...

On today’s program, we speak with Jim Rooney CEO of the greater Boston Chamber of Commerce. We also speak with the cofounder of Evolv technology in Waltham about the ongoing threat of gun violence in this country. Don Seiffert managing editor of the Boston Business Journal takes us through the weeks headlines. Mike Marshall of Marshall Wealth Management talks about the silver tsunami and what peop...

On today’s program, we speak with Jon Chesto business reporter of The Boston Globe about downtown and return to work. Don Seiffert managing editor of the Boston Business Journal shares this week headlines. Jon Hurst, president of the Retailers Association of Massachusetts talks about back to school and the health of small businesses. And finally, Paul Niedzwiecki CEO Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce t...

On today’s program, we speak with the former lieutenant governor of the Commonwealth Tim Murray about state workers being called back to the office. We also chat with Jeff Myers of Colliers International about the commercial real estate market in the Boston area. Skip Perham business of sports expert at Suffolk University talks  about the Red Sox and the Patriots as we head into the fall. And Doug...

On today’s program, we speak with former congressman Mike Capuano about the possibility of selling well-known federal buildings in downtown Boston. Grant Welker reporter with the Boston Business Journal shares the top stories of the week. The executive director of the Pioneer Institute lays out two possibilities for referendum questions in the fall of 2026. The vice president of marketing for the...

On today’s program, we talk with the CEO of Subaru of New England Ernie Boch. Doug Banks executive editor of the Boston Business Journal shares the top business headlines. Colin Young deputy editor of the State House News Service brings us up to speed on Beacon Hill. And Jon Chesto business reporter with The Boston Globe Talks about the loss of federal dollars. See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...

On today’s program, the executive editor of the Boston Business Journal talks about the top business stories of the week. Boston Globe business reporter Catherine Carlock explains developments concerning the possible sale of federal buildings in downtown Boston.  Bobby Wong, owner of the Kowloon restaurant talks about next steps for the famous establishment.  Mike Marshall of  Marshall Wealth Mana...

On today's program, we speak with the co-founder of Evolv Technologies in Waltham, a company which offers security screening solutions.  Doug Banks, the Executive Editor of the Boston Business Hournal shares the top business stories of the week.  Jo Ann Simon of the Northeast Arc talks about an important anniversary.  Tucker Holland, housing expert on Nantucket, gives us the details of a new housi...

On today’s program, we talk with local business leader Ernie Boch about the automobile industry. Doug Banks executive editor at the Boston Business Journal  sheds new light on the soon to be new owner of the Boston Celtics, Bill Chisholm. Colin Young of the State House News service shares the most recent statewide crime stats and they are somewhat surprising. And finally, Jon Chesto business repor...

On today’s program, we speak with Boston Globe reporter Aaron Pressman about job cuts due to AI. Don Seiffert managing editor of the Boston Business Journal shares this week’s top business headlines. Mike Marshall of Marshall Wealth Management explains business succession planning. The CEO of REVV joins us to talk about AI and car repair shops. And finally, Matt Dunne from the Center on Rural Inno...