New England Business Report with Kim Carrigan and Joe Shortsleeve

On the program today, we’re joined by Jim Rooney president and CEO of the greater Boston Chamber of Commerce weighs in on the evolving Mayors race. Mark Lev CEO of Boston Common golf talks about the new golf league TGL. Pat Dooling of Dray Drinks talks about the non-alcoholic beverage business. Leo Matlock, chief business officer of BLAST explains the E sports event at the MGM music Hall coming up February 14 through the 16th and finally CEO of Subaru in New England Ernie Boch talks about the auto industry and electric vehicles in the 2025 season.

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On today’s program, we speak with the president of Encore Boston Harbor, Jenny Holaday about their enormous success.  We also speak with state Senator Barry Finegold from Andover Massachusetts about efforts to regulate AI. William McNamara, Comptroller for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts updates us on the states financial health. The executive editor of the Boston Business Journal shares reporting on the situation surrounding offshore wind projects. And finally, Tom Furrier owner of Cambridge Typewriter in Arlington talks about closing his store.

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On today’s program, we talked to the Attorney General for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts about the MBTA communities act. We’re also joined by the senior reporter for the Boston Business Journal Greg Ryan who outlined the states influx of $8 billion into the transportation system. Stephen Clark president of the Massachusetts Restaurant Association explained the impacts of “Dry January”  and the growth of Mock Tails. Boston Globe  reporter Diti Kohli will shared her story about the layoffs at a popular Boston restaurant chain having to do with immigration issues. And finally, Martha Sheridan president of Meet Boston  talked about a new survey praising the city for its restaurants.

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On today’s program, we talk with Tim Cahill the new executive Director of the South Shore Chamber of Commerce. We’re also joined my Don Seiffert managing editor the Boston Business Journal to talk about the recent ruling by the SJC and the MBTA communities act. Rob Collins of the American Heritage Museum in Hudson Massachusetts will join us. Maura Sullivan the CEO of the Arc of Massachusetts will talk about legislative priorities. And finally Mike Omenazu of Bos Nation of the national women’s  soccer team will talk about the renovation of White Stadium.

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On today’s program, we talk about the business of FIRST NIGHT Boston. We also travel down to Cape Cod to talk with the executive director of the Wequassett 5 star resort. The President of the Cape Cod chamber of commerce brings us up to speed on federal financing for the Cape Cod bridges amidst the changing administration. DJ Bosse walks us through his huge new Pickleball business at the Natick Mall. And finally, Joe Campanelli , president of Needham Bank talks about the banking climate in Massachusetts.

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On today’s program, Jon Hurst president of the Massachusetts Retailers Association talks about holiday sales and the first quarter of 2025. The deputy editor of the State House News Service, Colin Young talks about the new legislative session. Doug Banks executive editor the Boston Business Journal brings us up to speed on the top business stories as we head into the new year. Mike Marshall of Marshall Wealth Management explains the “silver tsunami” as a massive number of people reach age 65. And finally Tracy Wheeler Noonan of Wicked Good Cupcakes fame shares news of  her latest venture.

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On today’s program, we get ready for FIRST NIGHT Boston with Tk Skendarian. We’re also joined by the CEO of the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce, who talks about the growing Christmas business. Doug Banks executive editor of the Boston Business Journal discusses their top business stories.  Chris Geehern of the Associated Industries of Massachusetts explains the rise in  the business confidence index. And finally Professor Jay Zagorsky of Boston University, Questrom School of Business talks about the disappearance of cash in today’s financial transactions.

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On today’s program, Dj Bosse of Bosse Pickleball in Natick joins us to talk about his new business. Greg Ryan, senior reporter with the Boston Business Journal talks about Mayor Michelle Wu’s losing battle on Beacon Hill. The President and CEO of Needham Bank,Joe Campanelli join us to talk about the local banking business climate. Allen Campbell, Tom Brady‘s former chef talks about AC Kitchen, his business venture. And finally, Gary Thulander, managing director of the Wequassett Resort resorts talks about  the growing Christmas season business on Cape Cod.

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On today’s program, we talk with the CEO and president of the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce about federal funding for the replacement of the Bourne and Sagamore Bridges. Is this funding secure with a new administration coming into Washington DC? We also talk with the managing editor of the Boston Business Journal Don Seiffert about  medications, therapies which cost millions of dollars for a single dose. We’re also joined by Laverne Lovell of Lovells Nursery in Medfield to talk about the business of Christmas trees this holiday season. Michelle Micone of The Boston Globe explains a project they have underway highlighting new successful businesses in the Boston area. And finally, Andrew Gilman, chief marketing officer with NWN Carousel talks about AI and applications for children’s sports.

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On today’s program, the CEO of the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce Jim Rooney talks about the race for Boston Mayor. A topic executive with Levain Bakery explains expansion their expansion plans in the Seaport. Scott Kirsner, Innovation Reporter for The Boston Globe, tells us what is still made in Massachusetts these days. As a record number of people reach retirement age, Mike Marshall of Marshall Wealth Management talks about retirement planning. And Bosse Pickleball is open at the Natick Mall. We talk to celebrity chef Chris Coombs.

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