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

Massachusetts Updates: Transit Funds, Dry January, and Restaurant News

Chamber Leadership, Legal Rulings, and Community Initiatives: Insights from Local Experts

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 talk about legislative priorities. And finally Mike Omenazu of Bos Nation of the national women’s  soccer team will talk about the renovation of White Stadium.   

Exploring Business Ventures and Community Updates: From FIRST NIGHT Boston to Cape Cod's Future

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 Mall. And finally, Joe Campanelli , president of Needham Bank talks about the banking climate in Massachusetts.

2025 New Year Update: Sales, Legislation, Business Trends, and the 'Silver Tsunami'

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 Marshall Wealth Management explains the “silver tsunami” as a massive number of people reach age 65. And finally Tracy Wheeler Noonan of Wicked Good Cupcakes fame shares news of  her latest venture.

Insights from Top Experts: Boston's First Night, Cape Cod's Christmas Boom, and Business Buzz

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. And finally Professor Jay Zagorsky of Boston University, Questrom School of Business talks about the disappearance of cash in today’s financial transactions.

Business Buzz: Pickleball, Banking, and Cape Cod's Holiday Boom

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 business venture. And finally, Gary Thulander, managing director of the Wequassett Resort resorts talks about  the growing Christmas season business on Cape Cod.

Today’s Topics: Bridges, Therapies, Trees, Success, AI in Sports

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 dose. We’re also joined by Laverne Lovell of Lovells Nursery in Medfield to talk about the business of Christmas trees this holiday season. Michelle Micone of The Boston Globe explains a project they have underway highlighting new successful businesses in the Boston area. And finally, Andrew Gilman, chief marketing officer with NWN Carousel talks about AI and applications for children’s sports.

The Race for Mayor, What's Still Made in Mass., Pickleball at the Mall and More

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 Marshall Wealth Management talks about retirement planning. And Bosse Pickleball is open at the Natick Mall. We talk to celebrity chef Chris Coombs.

Jim Rooney, CEO of the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce; Levain Bakery expands; Scott Kirsner, Innovation Reporter, for The Boston Globe

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 Marshall wealth management talks about retirement planning. And Bosse Pickleball is open at the Natick Mall. We talk to celebrity chef Chris Coombs.

Voices of Massachusetts: Leadership, Innovation, and Community

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 talks about challenges facing The Arc of Massachusetts and Rhonda  Gilbert closes the show talking about unique travel ideas.