New England Business Report with Kim Carrigan and Joe Shortsleeve

On today’s program, we speak with the president of Encore Boston Harbor, Jenny Holaday about their enormous success.  We also speak with state Senator Barry Finegold from Andover Massachusetts about efforts to regulate AI. William McNamara, Comptroller for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts updates us on the states financial health. The executive editor of the Boston Business Journal shares reporti...

On today’s program, we talked to the Attorney General for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts about the MBTA communities act. We’re also joined by the senior reporter for the Boston Business Journal Greg Ryan who outlined the states influx of $8 billion into the transportation system. Stephen Clark president of the Massachusetts Restaurant Association explained the impacts of “Dry January”  and the...

On today’s program, we talk with Tim Cahill the new executive Director of the South Shore Chamber of Commerce. We’re also joined my Don Seiffert managing editor the Boston Business Journal to talk about the recent ruling by the SJC and the MBTA communities act. Rob Collins of the American Heritage Museum in Hudson Massachusetts will join us. Maura Sullivan the CEO of the Arc of Massachusetts will...

On today’s program, we talk about the business of FIRST NIGHT Boston. We also travel down to Cape Cod to talk with the executive director of the Wequassett 5 star resort. The President of the Cape Cod chamber of commerce brings us up to speed on federal financing for the Cape Cod bridges amidst the changing administration. DJ Bosse walks us through his huge new Pickleball business at the Natick Ma...

On today’s program, Jon Hurst president of the Massachusetts Retailers Association talks about holiday sales and the first quarter of 2025. The deputy editor of the State House News Service, Colin Young talks about the new legislative session. Doug Banks executive editor the Boston Business Journal brings us up to speed on the top business stories as we head into the new year. Mike Marshall of Mar...

On today’s program, we get ready for FIRST NIGHT Boston with Tk Skendarian. We’re also joined by the CEO of the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce, who talks about the growing Christmas business. Doug Banks executive editor of the Boston Business Journal discusses their top business stories.  Chris Geehern of the Associated Industries of Massachusetts explains the rise in  the business confidence index....

On today’s program, Dj Bosse of Bosse Pickleball in Natick joins us to talk about his new business. Greg Ryan, senior reporter with the Boston Business Journal talks about Mayor Michelle Wu’s losing battle on Beacon Hill. The President and CEO of Needham Bank,Joe Campanelli join us to talk about the local banking business climate. Allen Campbell, Tom Brady‘s former chef talks about AC Kitchen, his...

On today’s program, we talk with the CEO and president of the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce about federal funding for the replacement of the Bourne and Sagamore Bridges. Is this funding secure with a new administration coming into Washington DC? We also talk with the managing editor of the Boston Business Journal Don Seiffert about  medications, therapies which cost millions of dollars for a single...

On today’s program, the CEO of the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce Jim Rooney talks about the race for Boston Mayor. A topic executive with Levain Bakery explains expansion their expansion plans in the Seaport. Scott Kirsner, Innovation Reporter for The Boston Globe, tells us what is still made in Massachusetts these days. As a record number of people reach retirement age, Mike Marshall of Mars...

On today’s program, the CEO of the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce Jim Rooney talks about the race for Boston Mayor.  A topic executive with Levain Bakery explains expansion their expansion plans in the Seaport. Scott Kirsner, Innovation Reporter, for The Boston Globe tells us what is still made in Massachusetts these days. As a record number of people reach retirement age, Mike Marshall of Mar...

On today’s program, we talk with Brooke Thomson, the CEO of the Associated Industries of Massachusetts. The executive editor of the Boston Business Journal, Doug Banks, will join us to discuss plans for a new soccer stadium in Everett. Jim Rooney president and  CEO of the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce discusses the 2024 outstanding young leaders awards. Maura Sullivan the city’s newest CEO ta...

On today’s program, State Auditor , Diana Dizoglio, discusses her victory regarding Question 1 on election day, allowing audits of the state legislature. Don Seiffert, managing editor of the Boston  Business Journal, discusses what the new Republican administration means for the states clean energy industry. Deloitte Boston has released a new survey outlining what Massachusetts residents will spen...

On today’s program, Boston Business Journal reporter Greg Ryan talks about efforts to alleviate the housing shortage in Boston. The CEO of EyePoint  Pharmaceuticals,Jay Duker, joins us to discuss his decision to stay in Massachusetts. Scott Kirsner, Innovation Reporter  for The Boston Globe, talks about items that are still made in Massachusetts. Skip Perham, Suffolk University Professor of Sports...

On today’s program, Jim Brett, CEO of the New England Council, talks about the council’s priorities. Boston Business Journal reporter Isabel Hart explains why many cannabis entrepreneurs are returning their state issued licenses. Christopher Stark, Executive Director of the Massachusetts insurance Federation, explains the reason behind rising insurance rates. Rachel Kaprilian, CEO Triangle Inc., t...

On today’s program, Greg Ryan, senior reporter for the Boston Business Journal talks about the sale of what used to be known as the Independence  Mall on the south shore in Kingston and what it means for other malls. Boston Globe food reporter Devra First shares her story about Barbara Lynch‘s decision to close all of her restaurants. The senior vice president of research for Rockland Trust Bank ,...

On today’s program, the Executive Editor of the Boston Business Journal, Doug Banks, talks about the State’s Cannabis Control Commission and their article “Weed Woes”.  Colin Young, Editor at the State House News Service is following arguments at the State Supreme Judicial Court concerning the MBTA Communities Act and the town of Milton’s objection to it. Chris Geehern, Communications Director for...

On today’s program, Don Seiffert of the Boston Business Journal talks about the critical role the port of Boston plays in the regions economy. Janelle Nanos of The Boston Globe explorers major changes on the horizon for CVS. Kylie Sullivan from Salem Main Streets  talks about the Halloween economy. Carl Rugato shares details about the Halloween festival coming to Charlestown. And finally, Greg Rya...

On today’s program, Jon Hurst, president of the Retailers Association of Massachusetts uses the “R” word when describing the local business economy. Greg Ryan senior reporter for the Boston Business Journal examines demand for clean energy jobs. Jon Chesto business reporter with The Boston Globe explains why the International Teamsters union decided not to endorse a presidential candidate this tim...

On today’s program, Boston is becoming the toy manufacturer capital in the United States! Greg Ryan of the Boston Business Journal tells us why. Jim O’Brien, General Manager of the Topsfield Fair  gives us the play-by-play for this year‘s fair. Val Neicu, CEO of  smartSKN explains her new  north shore customized skin care business. Anthony Lamacchia of Lamacchia real estate talks about lower inter...

On today’s show Grant Welker of the Boston Business Journal examines the reality of high net worth individuals leaving Massachusetts. Chef Chris Coombs talks about Bosse Pickleball coming to the Natick Mall. An expert from WalletHub looks at unemployment in Massachusetts. Kim Carrigan introduces us to a new sponsor of the New England Business Report. And finally Aaron Pressman of The Boston Globe...

On today’s program, Ernie Boch CEO of Subaru New England join us to talk about the business climate as a relates to automobile sales as well as what’s happened to the port of Baltimore? Is it back to normal? Also, Jim Rooney President CEO the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce updates us on the cities business climate. Skip Perham Suffolk University expert on the business of sports talks about the...

On today’s program, Randy Greenstein,  co-owner Big Night Entertainment talks about the nightclub scene in Boston and beyond. The CEO of M&T Bank, Rene Jones, joins us to discuss their Massachusetts businesses. Don Seiffert, managing editor of the Boston Business Journal,  joins us to talk about the pending  Biosecure Act act and how it would impact Massachusetts biotech companies. Jeff Myers,...

On today’s program, Doug Banks, editor of the Boston Business Journal talks about CEO‘s resigning at a record pace. Ed Carroll,executive with Tomorrow.io, Talks about the growing Boston based weather technology company. Kat Shortsleeve explains her new business Shortsleeve Travel.  Sam Liang of Rubino and Liang talks about stock market gyrations and the impact on people looking to retire. And fina...

On today’s program, Greg, Ryan, senior reporter with the Boston Business Journal updates us on the controversial MBTA communities act. Holly Daniels Christensen, owner of Dune Jewelry talks about her business. Patrick Sylvester, vice president with Leader Bank, talks about a potential federal reserve rate cut. Maura Sullivan, the incoming new CEO of the Arc of Massachusetts talks about her plans....

Today’s episode we chat with Massachusetts State Treasurer Deb Goldberg about online lottery. Goldberg tells us about the benefits of implementing the new games. We also have a conversation with Paul Carelis of MP:Wired for HR. Paul tells us about a new salary transparency law that will be implemented in the state this fall.  And then Larry Lessard of Achieve Renewable Energy introduces us to Geot...