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

Today's Highlights: Return to Office, Seaport Business, Declining Business Confidence, New Soccer Stadium, and Key Legislation

Today's Topics: Mortgages, Boston Commercial Values, New England Real Estate, Beacon Hill, Suffolk Downs

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 and what they need to accomplish between now and July 31. And Andrew Brinker of the The Boston Globe discusses the development at Suffolk Downs, which currently is on hold.

Revisiting Spring 2024: Conversations with Sal Lupoli, Jennifer Epstein, Mayor Shaunna Oconnell, and Leo Sarkissian

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 Oconnell,  about South Coast rail and its impact on the south coast beginning this summer. And finally, this past week we spoke with Leo Sarkissian,  Executive Director of the Arc of Massachusetts,  about his decision to retire after 33 years.

Massachusetts Tax Impact, Coastal Flooding, Summer Mortgages, Bluebikes, and Local Food Innovation

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 susceptible to floods. Patrick Sylvester, Senior Vice President  for Leader Bank, joins us to talk about the mortgage industry this summer of 2024. Jeff Bellows of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts joins us to talk about their sponsorship of the Bluebikes  program. And finally Jenn Faigel, Executive Director of the food business incubator, Commonwealth Kitchen, joins us to talk about her business.

The Rundown: Boston Beach Water Quality, MBTA Budget, Business Expansion, and Summer Tourism

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 Executive Editor of the Boston Business Journal talks about Congressman Seth Moulton and his efforts to revive North South rail link conversations. And finally, Gary Thulander, area managing director of the Wequassett Resort joins us to talk about the summer season.

Summer Kickoff: Beaches, Jobs, Tourism, and More

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 Boston Business Journal talks about a significant anniversary for the bar in Boston, “where everybody knows your name”. And Anthony Lamacchia of Lamacchia Realty discusses a real estate market which is heating up.

City Politics and NBA Finals: Boston's Economic Insights

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, business of sports expert from Suffolk University,  talks about the NBA championship series and the financial impact on the city. Tracy Deforge of TPI, The Players Impact, talks about helping professional athletes make money  before and after they retire. Finally,  Mark Fischer, general manager, of the Liberty Hotel in Boston talks about the booming business which the NBA finals have created for local hotels.

Today's Highlights: Massport's CEO, Mortgage Market, Real Estate Gaps, Online Estate Planning, and Liquor Licenses

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 Gentreo,  Renée Fry explained how estate planning can now be done online. And finally Diti Kohli of The Boston Globe shares with us her stories about the problem with liquor licenses in the city of Boston and possible solutions.

Downtown Development, Tax Windfalls, and Market Trends: Boston Business Experts Share Insights

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 president with Leader Bank weighs in on the health of the local real estate market as prices continue to climb skyward. And Daniel Guadagnoli of the Fallon Company talks about recruiting the next generation of real estate investors. And serial entrepreneur Paul English talks about his new dating app LOLA.

Boston's New Golf Venture, Playoff Boosts, Spring Market Trends, and Summer Travel

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 chat with the  owner of Travels by Rhonda about group outings. Rhonda Gilbert will tell us where people want to go in 2024 and we close the show with the vice president of marketing for the Chatham Bars Inn, Courtney Lowe. He talks about the upcoming summer season.