This weeks program, Boston Business Journal senior reporter Greg Ryan talks about the changing demographics in the construction industry. Jim, Rooney, CEO, and president of the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce weighs in on the health of downtown Boston and all those empty storefronts.  Boston Globe business reporter Jon Chesto explains toy maker Lego’s  decision to locate their United States corporate headquarters in Boston.  Chris Grant of Grant Family Farm in West Newbury talks about the booming business of fresh cut flowers. And finally, Jennifer Epstein. Controlling Partner of Boston Unity Soccer Partners talks about the new women’s soccer team coming to Boston in 2026 as part of the National  Women’s Soccer League.  

On today’s program, the executive editor of the Boston business Journal Doug Banks talks about his meeting with North End restaurant owners. Jeff Myers of Colliers international talks about downtown Boston vacancy rates and commercial properties. Patrick Sylvester senior vice president at Leader Bank talks about the spring real estate market. Maura Sullivan executive Director of the Arc of Massachusetts talks about legislative priorities on Beacon Hill. And finally Taunton mayor Shaunna O’Connell discusses South Coast rail, and how her community will benefit from it.

On today’s program senior reporter for the Boston business Journal Greg Ryan talks about Mayor Wu’s effort to shift the property tax burden more to commercial properties. Jay Tuli , the president of Leader Bank talks about rising mortgage interest rates. Joan Vennochi of The Boston Globe looks at the dispute with North End restaurant, owners, and City Hall regarding outdoor dining. Skip Perham , program Director for the sports management team, looks at the economic impact the NBA and NHL playoffs will have the city of Boston. And Brooke Thomson , the CEO of the associated industries of Massachusetts, looks at the states economy.

In this weeks episode,  Anthony LaMacchia talks about how higher interest rates are impacting real estate sales. Paul Niedzwiecki , CEO of the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce talks about the approaching summer season.. Peter Brennan executive Director of the New England convenience, store and energy marketers association talks about the tobacco ban for those born after January 1, 2000 in Brookline. Greg Reibman of the Charles River. Chamber of Commerce talks about the revenue impact from the Boston Marathon running through  2 of his 4 communities. And finally Martha, Sheridan Pressident of Meet Boston talks about the Boston Marathon and other big events in the city.

On today’s program,  Timothy Zue, chief financial officer, for the Boston Red Sox talks about the business of baseball. Doug Banks, executive editor of the Boston business Journal talks about the New England revolution possibly building a stadium in Everett, Massachusetts. Jeff Lawson, the Director of hello Burlington, Vermont talks about the business impacts from Monday’s solar eclipse. Anthony Lamacchia of Lamacchia Realty talks about the impact of rising interest rates on the real estate market. Stephen Hanjack of the Massachusetts, golf Association joins us to discuss the business of golf as we move into spring. Jon Chesto, business reporter with The Boston Globe closes out the program talking about the health of downtown Boston.

On today’s program, Joe and Kim speak with Ernie Boch, CEO of Subaru of New England about the situation at the port of Baltimore. Doug Banks, executive editor of the Boston business journal talks about some colleges now charging $90,000 a year. Anthony Lamacchia of Lamacchia Realty talks about the supply of new homes on the market, and how inventory is improving. Patrick Sylvester, vice president with Leader Bank talks about a new program to help streamline the buying process in some cases closing a property in 10 days. Finally, Paul Carelis of MP talks about AI, artificial intelligence in the workplace.

Kim Carrigan and Joe Shortsleeve talk to the president of Leader Bank Jay Tuli about interest rates and the Feds latest move to hold interest rates steady. Doug Banks executive editor of the Boston Business Journal joins the program to talk about the latest traffic report showing that congestion on the highways is back to the 2019 levels. Anthony Lamacchia of Lamacchia Realty talks about the possibility of broker fees changing dramatically this summer following a major lawsuit against The National Association of Realtors.    Eric Papachristo, CEO of  A Street Hospitality talks about the opening of their new restaurant inside Raffles, Boston’s newest five star hotel.  Paul Carelis of MP Services talks about the use of AI when managing payroll and human resources. And finally Skip Perham, Sports management program Director at the Suffolk University Sawyer school of business, talks about the NCAA Tournament coming to Boston and the financial impact.

On today’s program, Joe and Kim, talk to state senator Nick Collins about the St. Patrick’s Day breakfast and the St. Patrick’s Day parade. NCAA March madness gets underway this week, Joe and Kim talk to James Santore,  chief, marketing officer, for the RITHMM sports betting app, which makes you better at betting.  Anthony Lamacchia of Lamacchia Realty talks about President Biden‘s housing proposals unveiled in his state of the union speech. Greg, Ryan, senior reporter for the Boston business journal talks about plans to straighten out the Mass Pike  in Allston. And serial entrepreneur Paul English joins us to talk about the LOLA dating app which is now online in Boston.

Kim and Joe speak with Doug Banks, executive editor of the Boston business Journal about the company FORM ENERGY in Somerville. A Massachusetts success story. However, when it comes to expansion, FORM ENERGY isn’t building in Massachusetts. They also chat with Chris Anderson, President of the Massachusetts High Technology Council about the health of that business sector. Kim and Joe also look ahead to summer rental availability down on Cape Cod with Anthony Lamacchia of Lamacchia Realty. Robert Mellion, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Package Store Association reacts to lawmakers on Beacon Hill, making the pandemic DRINKS TO GO permanent. And Kim and Joe , close the show chatting with the CEO of Pison Technology Dexter Ang. About a new generation of wearable technology.