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

Navigating Challenges: Business, Retirement, and Community Goals

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.

NE BUS REPORT WRKO AIR 3-16-25

In this week's edition of the New England Business Report, Kim Carrigan talks to Eric Groves of Alignable, an online networking platform for small businesses.  Boston Business Journal Senior reporter Greg Ryan talks about the 17 Massachusetts federal leases scrapped by DOGE. Fabio Pari, GM at Cambria Hotel in the Seaport talks St. Patrick's Day business and Tom Walsh, Co-Founder of Flying Tumbler Irish Whiskey tells us all about his family run operation. Finally, transportation expert Craig Carlson talks about the future of bike lanes in Boston and their possible impact on the upcoming mayoral election. 

NE Biz Report 05-05-24

Boston's Challenges, Federal Real Estate, Travel Plans & State Audits

On today’s program, we speak with Rishi Shukla of the downtown Boston Neighborhood Association about the impact that drugs and petty crime are having on businesses. We also chat with the senior reporter the Boston Business Journal, Greg Ryan about federal buildings that may or may not be for sale in Massachusetts. Kim Carrigan will introduce us to Doug Johnson of Cruise and Tour as she explores summer travel plans and a plan for a trip to Ireland in October.  Colin Young Editor of the State House News service shares his report on the State Auditor Diane Dizoglio and her efforts to audit the legislature. And finally on the program today we return to Natick to talk to Dj Bosse about Bosse Pickleball, which started operations in the late fall.

Today's Insights: Gas Rates, Real Estate, Dine Out, Cannabis Cafés, & Business Survey

On today’s program, we talk with anchor reporter,Ben Simmoneau of channel 5 WCVB TV  about his story about rising natural gas rates. Greg Ryan,  Senior reporter at the Boston  Business Journal looks at the health of the real estate market in Cambridge’s Kendall Square. Chef Will Gilson explains why the DINE OUT program is so important to the restaurant industry. David O’Brien CEO of the Massachusetts Cannabis Business Association shares his thoughts on whether or not we will ever see pot cafés. And finally John Capone, managing partner of KPMG Boston takes a look at a new upbeat business survey.

Today's Highlights: Reducing Heating Costs, Celebrity Ventures, and Promising Ski Season

On today’s program, we talked with Jon Chesto of The Boston Globe about the cost of heating your home and what’s being done to reduce those costs. We’re also joined by Doug Banks of the Boston Business Journal who shares with us celebrities getting involved in all kinds of new businesses. The president of ski New Hampshire shares news of  a promising ski season for many industries in New Hampshire. The CEO of the Massachusetts Cannabis Business Association explains the challenges facing the industry state wide. And finally, we close the program talking with Martha Sheridan of MeetBoston about the dine out program involving 200 restaurants.

Today's Business: Spring Market, Mayoral Race, Business Climate, Social Security, Josh Kraft

On today’s program, we talk with the President of the Massachusetts Association of Realtors about the upcoming spring market. We’re also joined by the senior reporter from the Boston Business Journal, Greg Ryan to dissect the cities Mayors race. Tom O’Brien CEO of HYM investments talks about the business climate in Massachusetts. Mike Marshall of Marshall Wealth Management explains how to get the most out of your Social Security benefits. And finally, Josh Kraft candidate for mayor of Boston talks about his campaign.