New England Business Report with Kim Carrigan and Joe Shortsleeve

On today’s program, we speak with the executive editor of the Boston Business Journal, Doug Banks. Doug brings us up-to-date on the planned reopening of the well-known night spot, Great Scott. We also chat with Shirley Leung of The Boston Globe. She’s tracking political donations here in Massachusetts. Sam Liang of Rubino and Liang will join us to talk about what lies ahead for investors and those...

On today’s program, we talk to Greg Ryan, senior reporter with the Boston Business Journal, about Boston’s failed bid back in 2015 to bring the 2024 Olympics to the city. We also talk to Colin Young, deputy editor of the State House News Service, about the July 31 legislative deadline. Sam Liang of Rubino and Liang Wealth Partners joins us to talk about retirement planning. Matt Stout of The Bosto...

On today’s program, Doug Banks, executive editor of the Boston Business Journal talks about return to office. There are new numbers! Ariel Foxman, general manager of Boston Seaport, talks about the thriving business environment. Chris Geehern of the Associated Industries of Massachusetts talks about the state’s  declining  business confidence index. Jon Chesto of the Boston Globe explores plans to...

On today’s program, Jay Tuli , President of Leader Bank discusses the mortgage business so far this summer. Don Seiffert managing editor of the Boston business Journal talks about commercial building values in downtown Boston. Anthony Lamacchia of Lamacchia Realty talks about the health of the New England real estate economy. Matt Stout of the  The Boston Globe looks at lawmakers on Beacon Hill an...

On today’s program, we listen a second time to some guests from the Spring of 2024.  We relive a chat with Sal Lupoli, owner of Sal‘s Pizza with 120 locations. We also spoke with Jennifer Epstein of Boston Unity Partners. about bringing a women’s soccer team to Boston in 2026 as part of the National Women’s Soccer League . In the Spring we had a conversation with the Mayor of Taunton, Shaunna Ocon...

On today’s program, we talk with the CEO of the Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants. They have a survey out which suggests that high income residents of Massachusetts are leaving the state because of the so called millionaires tax. We also talk with Greg Ryan of the Boston business Journal about an effort by state environmental officials to stop development in coastal areas most...

On today’s program, Colin Young, Deputy Editor of the State House News Service talks about the water quality at Boston area beaches. Doug Howgate, President of the Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation looks at the MBTA budget heading into fiscal year 2026. John Chesto of The Boston Globe talks about a new survey of Boston area businesses and their plans for expansion outside of the state. The Execut...

On today’s program, Colin Young, the deputy editor of the State House News Service talks about the status of Boston area beaches as the summer begins. We look at the Massachusetts unemployment numbers with an expert from WalletHub. The CEO of the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce joins us to talk about the summer tourist season which officially begins this week. Doug Banks, the executive editor of the...

On this weeks program, Don Seiffert, managing editor of the Boston Business Journal,  talks about a $150 gold garnish lobster roll now for sale at TD Garden. Boston Globe Columnist Shirley Leung talks about those individuals who may try and challenge Boston Mayor Michelle Wu  for her job. Boston City Councilman John Fitzgerald joins us to discuss possibly cutting the city budget. Skip Perham, busi...

On today’s program, we talked to Doug Banks, executive editor of the Boston Business Journal, about the return of Richard Davey to Massachusetts . Now the new CEO of Massport. We also talked to Jay Tuli President of Leader Bank about the spring mortgage market. Rosemary Comrie of Comrie Real Estate  joins the program to talk about the spring  market and the issue of appraisal gaps. The CEO of Gent...

On today’s program, Boston Business Journal senior reporter Greg Ryan talks about the one developer in Boston who is busy buying up downtown buildings. Matt Stout of The Boston Globe joins us to talk about the millionaires tax and how much money it has generated so far. Doug Banks executive editor of the Boston Business Journal talks about the magazines new redesign. Patrick Sylvester Senior vice...

On today’s program, we talked to Greg Ryan, senior reporter with the Boston Business Journal about a new golf entertainment business coming to Boston. We also talk to John Caron, owner of West End Johnnies, about the booming business in the North End as a result of the Bruins and Celtics playoff games. Anthony Lamacchia of Lamacchia Real Estate joins us to talk about the spring market. Also we cha...

On today’s program, we speak with the editor of the Nantucket Current,Jason Graziadei,  about Tuesday’s town meeting vote and the issue of a short term rentals. Aaron Pressman, business reporter for The Boston Globe, joins us to talk about his article visiting the Amazon $400 million robotic warehouse in North Andover, the biggest in the state. Don Seiffert,  managing editor of the Boston Business...

This weeks program, Boston Business Journal senior reporter Greg Ryan talks about the changing demographics in the construction industry. Jim, Rooney, CEO, and president of the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce weighs in on the health of downtown Boston and all those empty storefronts.  Boston Globe business reporter Jon Chesto explains toy maker Lego’s  decision to locate their United States cor...

On today’s program, the executive editor of the Boston business Journal Doug Banks talks about his meeting with North End restaurant owners. Jeff Myers of Colliers international talks about downtown Boston vacancy rates and commercial properties. Patrick Sylvester senior vice president at Leader Bank talks about the spring real estate market. Maura Sullivan executive Director of the Arc of Massach...

On today’s program senior reporter for the Boston business Journal Greg Ryan talks about Mayor Wu’s effort to shift the property tax burden more to commercial properties. Jay Tuli , the president of Leader Bank talks about rising mortgage interest rates. Joan Vennochi of The Boston Globe looks at the dispute with North End restaurant, owners, and City Hall regarding outdoor dining. Skip Perham , p...

In this weeks episode,  Anthony LaMacchia talks about how higher interest rates are impacting real estate sales. Paul Niedzwiecki , CEO of the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce talks about the approaching summer season.. Peter Brennan executive Director of the New England convenience, store and energy marketers association talks about the tobacco ban for those born after January 1, 2000 in Brookline. G...

On today’s program,  Timothy Zue, chief financial officer, for the Boston Red Sox talks about the business of baseball. Doug Banks, executive editor of the Boston business Journal talks about the New England revolution possibly building a stadium in Everett, Massachusetts. Jeff Lawson, the Director of hello Burlington, Vermont talks about the business impacts from Monday’s solar eclipse. Anthony L...

On today’s program, Joe and Kim speak with Ernie Boch, CEO of Subaru of New England about the situation at the port of Baltimore. Doug Banks, executive editor of the Boston business journal talks about some colleges now charging $90,000 a year. Anthony Lamacchia of Lamacchia Realty talks about the supply of new homes on the market, and how inventory is improving. Patrick Sylvester, vice president...

Kim Carrigan and Joe Shortsleeve talk to the president of Leader Bank Jay Tuli about interest rates and the Feds latest move to hold interest rates steady. Doug Banks executive editor of the Boston Business Journal joins the program to talk about the latest traffic report showing that congestion on the highways is back to the 2019 levels. Anthony Lamacchia of Lamacchia Realty talks about the possi...

On today’s program, Joe and Kim, talk to state senator Nick Collins about the St. Patrick’s Day breakfast and the St. Patrick’s Day parade. NCAA March madness gets underway this week, Joe and Kim talk to James Santore,  chief, marketing officer, for the RITHMM sports betting app, which makes you better at betting.  Anthony Lamacchia of Lamacchia Realty talks about President Biden‘s housing proposa...

Kim and Joe speak with Doug Banks, executive editor of the Boston business Journal about the company FORM ENERGY in Somerville. A Massachusetts success story. However, when it comes to expansion, FORM ENERGY isn’t building in Massachusetts. They also chat with Chris Anderson, President of the Massachusetts High Technology Council about the health of that business sector. Kim and Joe also look ahea...

Joe and Kim talk to Doug Banks, Executive Editor of the Boston Business Journal, about the one year anniversary of the Silicon Valley Bank collapse. Patrick Sylvester, senior vice president for Capital Markets for Leader Bank, talks about the Feds next move on interest rates. Leo Sarkisian, executive Director of the Arc of Massachusetts, outlines the workforce crisis facing families with disabilit...

Join Kim & Joe for their inaugural show on WRKO, sponsored by Lamacchia Realty, Leader Bank and Subaru of New England. They’re talking business and what’s happening in the local economy. On this episode, Kim & Joe talk with Doug Banks, Executive Editor of the Boston Business Journal, Jay Tulli, CEO of Leader Bank, Jim Rooney, President & CEO of the Boston Chamber of Commerce, Jon Chest...