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

Inside Massachusetts Commerce: Leadership, News, and Industry Trends

October Briefing: Urban Growth, Fiscal Challenges, and Business Trends

On today’s program, we speak with Sarah Hawkins of Hines Development about the new South Station Tower.  Don Seiffert managing to the Boston Business Journal shares this weeks business headlines. Colin Young of the State House News Service talks about proposition 2 1/2 and the struggle facing cities and towns. Mike Marshall of Marshall Wealth Management explains year-end retirement planning. And finally, Erin Calvo Bacci tells us about CB Stuffer chocolate and their peanut butter cups this month of October.

NE Biz Report 10-12-25

This week the New England Business Report takes a look at the September Business Confidence Index.  Chris Geehern from AIM reports the index has slipped for the 7th month.  He'll tell us why.  Don Seiffert from the BBJ joins us to talk about a number of business headlines.  Then we learn about holiday shopping predictions.  The all important season for retailers is just around the corner.  Anil Chitkara, co founder of Evolv Technologies has details of a recent safety trade show and what business owners are most concerned about when it comes to protecting their employees and customers.  And finally, Dr. David Sherr, a researcher for the "Find the Cause" Foundation is our guest to talk about breast cancer awareness month and funding for ongoing research.

New England Market Watch: Business, Housing, and Sports

On today’s program, we speak with the Jim O’Brien general manager of the Topsfield Fair. Don Seiffert managing editor the Boston Business Journal shares this week’s business headlines. Larry Edelman business reporter for The Boston Globe talks about the housing market. And Skip Perham expert on the business of sports examines value of our local sports teams.  

Tech Talk, Economic Trends & Travel Gems of New England

On today’s program, we talk with the president of the Massachusetts High Technology Council Chris Anderson about the state of his membership. The executive editor of the Boston Business Journal, Doug Banks will share the top headlines. Daniel Cooper an economist with the Boston Federal Reserve Bank examines the states economy. And finally, the Executive Editor of Boston Magazine Brittany Jasnoff  shares the 30 New England travel awards.

Bay State Buzz: Business, Rentals & October Magic

On today’s program, Congressman Seth Moulton joins us to talk about the business community in Massachusetts. Doug Banks Executive Editor of the Boston business Journal shares the weeks top headlines. Ashley Judge from Destination Salem talks about October in the North Shore town. Bob Simone brings us up-to-date on the real estate market. And finally Andrew Brinker of the Boston Globe talks about rental properties, both prices and availability.

New England Now: Business, Safety & the Winds of Change

On today’s program, we speak with Jim Rooney CEO of the greater Boston Chamber of Commerce. We also speak with the cofounder of Evolv technology in Waltham about the ongoing threat of gun violence in this country. Don Seiffert managing editor of the Boston Business Journal takes us through the weeks headlines. Mike Marshall of Marshall Wealth Management talks about the silver tsunami and what people need to do in order to retire. And finally Sabrina Shankman of The Boston Globe brings us up-to-date on the wind industry in New England.

Back to Work, Back to School, and Back to the Cape

On today’s program, we speak with Jon Chesto business reporter of The Boston Globe about downtown and return to work. Don Seiffert managing editor of the Boston Business Journal shares this week headlines. Jon Hurst, president of the Retailers Association of Massachusetts talks about back to school and the health of small businesses. And finally, Paul Niedzwiecki CEO Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce talks about the summer of 2025 and the replacement of the Bourne and Sagamore Bridges.

Navigating the Return: Insights from Former Lt. Gov. Tim Murray

On today’s program, we speak with the former lieutenant governor of the Commonwealth Tim Murray about state workers being called back to the office. We also chat with Jeff Myers of Colliers International about the commercial real estate market in the Boston area. Skip Perham business of sports expert at Suffolk University talks  about the Red Sox and the Patriots as we head into the fall. And Doug Banks executive editor of the Boston Business Journal shares the top business headlines.

Inside Boston: Real Estate Shifts, Fall Referendums, and Summer Business Trends

On today’s program, we speak with former congressman Mike Capuano about the possibility of selling well-known federal buildings in downtown Boston. Grant Welker reporter with the Boston Business Journal shares the top stories of the week. The executive director of the Pioneer Institute lays out two possibilities for referendum questions in the fall of 2026. The vice president of marketing for the Chatham Bars Inn talks about the summer season.  And finally the founder of Evolv Technology in Waltham explains the business of keeping people safe.