New England Business Report with Kim Carrigan and Joe Shortsleeve

New England Business Report with Kim Carrigan and Joe Shortsleeve

The New England Business Report is a lively discussion focusing on this region’s economy. Every Sunday morning at 8 AM for one hour we will discuss...Full Bio

Bay State Breakdown: Politics, Playoffs, and Profits

From Mortgage Insights to Market Trends: A Business Roundup

This week's show starts with a chat with Kate Rockett, Regional VP, Mortgage Banker for William Raveis Real Estate.  Then small business owner Lucy Dearborn tells us how she is coping with the uncertain economy at her store, Lucia Lighting in Lynn, MA.  Doug Banks, Executive Editor of the Boston Business Journal takes a look at some of the top business stories of the week. The summer market is open for business in the Seaport District..Emily Soukas, Assistant Director Community and Partnership in the Seaport has all the details and finally, we are joined by the Executive Director of the non-profit Plummer Youth Promise to hear about their new facility and the great work they are doing for youth in the state. 

NE Biz Report 05-11-25

On today's program, we talked to Boston Globe reporter, Jon Chesto, about plans in Everett for a new soccer stadiumm and much more.  Mike Marshall of marshall Wealth management offers advice on how and when to retire in this current economic climate.  We explore the summer of rentals in southern New Hampshire and down on Cape Cod and the islands with experts in both regions.  Plus the managing editor of the Boston Business Journal lays out the top five business stories this week.

Spotlight on Success: Innovations, Culinary Triumphs, Tourism Trends, and Milestones

On today’s program, we talk to the CEO of Martha’s Vineyard Hospital about groundbreaking new housing for their critically important employees. We chat with an executive from the Chatham Bars Inn in Chatham about their waterfront restaurant being named the best in the country. We speak with Martha Sheridan CEO of Meet Boston about declining numbers of international visitors. The Managing Editor of the Boston Business Journal brings us up to speed on who is speaking at this year‘s college commencements.  And finally the owner of Davio‘s restaurant Steve DiFillippo shares his thoughts about their 40th anniversary.

Tourism, Taxes, and Top Bostonians: A Deep Dive Into Key Topics

On today’s program, we talk with a tour operator from Canada about the declining number of people who want to visit the United States in this current climate. Doug Howgate of the Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation describes the uncertainty facing budget decsion makers on Beacon Hill. Rich Kilgannon, CEO of Arch painting in Woburn, talks about his business. Doug Banks executive editor of the Boston Business Journal shares with us this weeks top business stories. And the executive editor of Boston Magazine takes us thru the list of the 150 most influential Bostonians for 2025. 

Marathon Business: Insights on Hospitality, Race Day Challenges, and Harvard's Legal Battle

On today’s program, we talk about the business of the Boston Marathon. We start with the President of the Lenox Hotel, Dan Donahue. Next we chat with the Marathon Race Director Dave McGillivray. We also speak with the manager of TJ‘s in Ashland about the restaurant business on Marathon Monday. Grant Welker, reporter with the Boston Business Journal, talks about the challenges Harvard is now facing in its showdown with the Trump administration. And Eric Groves, the CEO of Alignable, explains the hardships facing small businesses in this current climate.

Navigating Challenges: Business, Retirement, and Community Goals

On today’s program, Brooke Thomson CEO of the Associated Industries of Massachusetts talks about the declining business climate index. Greg Ryan Senior Reporter for the  Boston Business Journal examines building activity in Metro Boston. Catherine D’Amato CEO of the Greater Boston Food Bank shares the organizations goals and challenges. Mike Marshall of Marshall Wealth Management offers advice on when to retire. And finally, Hadley Douglas, co-owner of the Urban Grape wine store in Boston talks about the challenges facing small businesses.

Business of Baseball, Private College Costs, the Hospitality Industry and Scams!

On today’s program, Tim Zue, chief financial officer for the Boston Red Sox joins us to discuss the business of baseball. Doug Banks executive editor of the Boston Business Journal talks about the escalating cost of private colleges. Patrick Lyons of the Lyons Group shares his thoughts about the hospitality industry, and finally Boston Globe reporter Ian Philbrick examines scams targeted at young people and the elderly.

Exploring Real Estate Trends: Market Insights, Top Living Spots, and Housing Initiatives

On today’s program, we examine the real estate market place.  Rosemary Comrie of Comrie Real Estate looks at the Metro West area.   Patrick Sylvester Senior vice president at Leader Bank discusses mortgage demand. Brittany Jasnoff , executive editor of Boston Magazine talks about the 15 best places to live in the metro area. Greg Ryan Senior reporter Boston Business Journal explains a new housing initiative by the Wu administration and finally Paul Nedzwiecki CEO Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce previews the summer season.

Economic Insights: Local Impacts, Businesses, and March Madness

On today’s program, we speak with Mark Melnik of the Donahue Institute at UMass Amherst about the state of our economy. We also talk with the executive editor of the Boston Business Journal Doug Banks about federal cuts, impacting healthcare and education in the state. Janelle Nanos of The Boston Globe talks with small business owners about the uncertainty in the local economy. Mike Marshall of Marshall Wealth Management explains how to navigate retirement planning in this economic environment and finally Skip Perham of Suffolk University Sawyer school of business examines  the dollars behind the NCAA and March Madness.