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

What’s Changing Boston Now: Food Trends, AI Education, and the Future of Work

From Weight-Loss Drugs to Wine Country: The Forces Reshaping New England’s Economy

On today’s program, we talk about those weight loss drugs that everybody seems to be taking these days and the impact they are having on our local and national economy.  It's all part of a new report from KPMG.  Scott Ferson, president of the Liberty Square Group in Boston talks about his new book, How the Democrats lost America,  which is topping the charts on Amazon. The executive editor of the Boston Business Journal will share this week’s headlines, including the latest about Market Basket. And finally, New England has a wine region, yes, it’s true, Vermont and the Champlain Valley about to become a federally recognized wine region. We will talk to the winemaker behind this development. 

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Ballot Battles, College Closures, and Business Leaders Making an Impact

On today’s program, we talk with the State House News Service Editor about efforts to derail some of the ballot questions scheduled for the fall, including the income tax rollback. The executive editor of the Boston Business Journal will join us to talk about the colleges which are closing across Massachusetts. Jon Chesto of The Boston Globe will share with us his new business newsletter which subscribers need to sign up for. And finally well known businessman, Sal Lupoli talks about supporting Best Buddies International.  

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New England on the Move: Gas Prices, Real Estate, and Your Financial Future

On today’s program, we speak with an executive from AAA  Northeast about rising gas prices and the impact on New England drivers. Business reporter Andrew Brinker of The Boston Globe shares details of his story regarding Airbnb rentals close to the World Cup venue in Foxborough. An executive with the Boston Business Journal takes us through this week‘s top business headlines. Mike Marshall of Marshall Wealth Management outlines key retirement goals. And finally Bob, Simone of Better Living Real Estate examines the spring market. 

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The New England Economic Report: Taxes, Tourism, and Big Transitions

On today’s program, we speak with Jon Keller about his most recent article in Boston Magazine concerning the state of our economy. We talk with a business leader about the idea of rolling back income taxes and why the business community is divided. The executive editor of the Boston Business Journal shares this week’s top business headlines including hotel bookings for World Cup soccer.  And finally the CEO of the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce brings us up-to-date on the replacement of the Cape Cod bridges. 

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Real Estate Rising, Baseball Money, and Brookline’s New Business Hub

On today’s program, we speak with the topic executive at JP Morgan about their new office space in the South Station Tower. The Executive Editor of the Boston Business Journal will share this week‘s business headlines. Baseball season is underway we’ll talk to a business of Sports expert about the dollars. And finally the president of the Charles River Chamber of Commerce shares his views about the chamber’s recent expansion into Brookline.

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Airports, Headlines, Marathons, and Money: A New England Business Rundown

On today’s program, we speak with Roger Berkowitz about his new fish restaurant that he’s opening at Logan airport. We also chat with the managing editor of the Boston Business Journal about this week‘s top of business headlines. The Boston Marathon is less than a month away, so we chat with the Race Director about this year‘s event. And  finally an expert on FIFA and the economics of the soccer spectacle talks about the bottom line.   

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Beacon Hill Battles, Big‑Money Negotiations, and Your Retirement Basics

On today’s program, we speak with the Jeff Myers of Collier‘s  about the glut of commercial lab space. The executive editor of the Boston business journal, Doug Banks, talks about the town of Foxborough reaching a deal with the Kraft Group over FIFA security dollars.   The State Auditor Diana Dizoglio updates us on her battle to audit the House and Senate on Beacon Hill. And finally, Mike Marshall of Marshall Wealth Management explains basic retirement goals.

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Pressure Points: How Policy, Prices, and Markets Are Reshaping New England Business

This week on the New England Business Report: The President of the Retail Association of Mass, Jon Hurst is our guest. He talks about the impact tariffs, inflation and war are having on his members. Ryan Raveis, co-president of William Raveis Realty talks to us about the current real estate market and the future of rates and inventory. Boston Globe Columnist, Shirley Leung shares insight about a development investor who is shying away from the Boston market in part because of the business decisions being made by the Wu administration. 

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From Blizzard Fallout to Boston’s Business Climate: Conversations Across New England

On today’s program, we talk about the blizzard that disrupted New England last week. We chat with meteorologist Ed Carroll. We also talk with the president of Nashoba Valley ski area about business this winter. The general manager of the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Boston will share details of a recent prestigious award for the five star destination. And finally, the CEO and president of the greater Boston Chamber of Commerce Jim Rooney will analyze the most recent news about our business climate.

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