New England Business Report with Kim Carrigan and Joe Shortsleeve

New England Business Report with Kim Carrigan and Joe Shortsleeve

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New England Business Report with Kim Carrigan and Joe Shortsleeve episodes

  • Jim Rooney, CEO of the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce; Levain Bakery expands; Scott Kirsner, Innovation Reporter, for The Boston Globe
    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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    58 min
  • Voices of Massachusetts: Leadership, Innovation, and Community
    On today’s program, we talk with Brooke Thomson, the CEO of the Associated Industries of Massachusetts. The executive editor of the Boston Business Journal, Doug Banks, will join us to discuss plans for a new soccer stadium in Everett. Jim Rooney president and  CEO of the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce discusses the 2024 outstanding young leaders awards. Maura Sullivan the city’s newest CEO talks about challenges facing The Arc of Massachusetts and Rhonda  Gilbert closes the show talking about unique travel ideas.

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    59 min
  • Today’s Hot Topics: Audit Wins, Energy Shifts, Holiday Splurges, and Festive Brews
    On today’s program, State Auditor , Diana Dizoglio, discusses her victory regarding Question 1 on election day, allowing audits of the state legislature. Don Seiffert, managing editor of the Boston  Business Journal, discusses what the new Republican administration means for the states clean energy industry. Deloitte Boston has released a new survey outlining what Massachusetts residents will spend on Christmas gifts this year. Bill Chase of Hi-Tech windows will discuss rising home heating costs. And finally, Dan Kenary. CEO Mass Bay Brewing Company will talk about the beer business this holiday season.

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    58 min
  • Boston Buzz: Housing Hopes, Pharma Stays, Celtics Sale, and Coffee Craze
    On today’s program, Boston Business Journal reporter Greg Ryan talks about efforts to alleviate the housing shortage in Boston. The CEO of EyePoint  Pharmaceuticals,Jay Duker, joins us to discuss his decision to stay in Massachusetts. Scott Kirsner, Innovation Reporter  for The Boston Globe, talks about items that are still made in Massachusetts. Skip Perham, Suffolk University Professor of Sports business, explains the upcoming sale of the Boston Celtics. And finally, Rob Whitten, founder of Ping, explains how his new drive-through coffee machine works.

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    58 min
  • NE Business Council Priorities, Cannabis Entrepreneurs Returning Their Licenses & Rising Insurance Rates
    On today’s program, Jim Brett, CEO of the New England Council, talks about the council’s priorities. Boston Business Journal reporter Isabel Hart explains why many cannabis entrepreneurs are returning their state issued licenses. Christopher Stark, Executive Director of the Massachusetts insurance Federation, explains the reason behind rising insurance rates. Rachel Kaprilian, CEO Triangle Inc., talks about finding jobs for people with disabilities. And finally, Martha Sheridan, President of Meet Boston talks about the health of the hospitality and convention industry.

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    59 min
  • From Malls to Meals: Business, Banking, and Community Resilience
    On today’s program, Greg Ryan, senior reporter for the Boston Business Journal talks about the sale of what used to be known as the Independence  Mall on the south shore in Kingston and what it means for other malls. Boston Globe food reporter Devra First shares her story about Barbara Lynch‘s decision to close all of her restaurants. The senior vice president of research for Rockland Trust Bank , Doug Butler,  will join us to discuss the banking business climate. The organization known as EADV,  employees against domestic violence, and  it’s leader Courtney Cahill from the Bristol County district attorney‘s office talks about the importance of that issue and finally Bobby Brown owner of Broco Fuel on the North Shore explains how he’s helping out communities up and down the East Coast recover from recent hurricane damage.

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    58 min
  • State Insights: Cannabis, Legal Challenges, Business Confidence, and Real Estate
    On today’s program, the Executive Editor of the Boston Business Journal, Doug Banks, talks about the State’s Cannabis Control Commission and their article “Weed Woes”.  Colin Young, Editor at the State House News Service is following arguments at the State Supreme Judicial Court concerning the MBTA Communities Act and the town of Milton’s objection to it. Chris Geehern, Communications Director for the Associated Industries of Massachusetts, says business confidence has improved in the state. Bill Chase, owner of Hi-Tech windows talks about the importance of an energy audit. And finally, Anthony Lamacchia of Lamacchia Real Estate looks at the Florida real estate marketplace.

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    59 min
  • Exploring Boston’s Economic Landscape: Port Impact, CVS Changes, and Halloween Highlights
    On today’s program, Don Seiffert of the Boston Business Journal talks about the critical role the port of Boston plays in the regions economy. Janelle Nanos of The Boston Globe explorers major changes on the horizon for CVS. Kylie Sullivan from Salem Main Streets  talks about the Halloween economy. Carl Rugato shares details about the Halloween festival coming to Charlestown. And finally, Greg Ryan with the Boston Business Journal talks with Richard Davey, the new CEO of Massport.

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    58 min
  • Local Insights: Economy, Energy, and Innovation in Massachusetts
    On today’s program, Jon Hurst, president of the Retailers Association of Massachusetts uses the “R” word when describing the local business economy. Greg Ryan senior reporter for the Boston Business Journal examines demand for clean energy jobs. Jon Chesto business reporter with The Boston Globe explains why the International Teamsters union decided not to endorse a presidential candidate this time around. Jack Burton a student at Tufts University talks about his new tool called the Dunkin Scout. And finally, Mike Dee former chief operating officer of the Boston Red Sox talks about his new pickle ball business.

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    58 min
  • Boston's Booming Industries: Toys, Fairs, and Holiday Ventures!
    On today’s program, Boston is becoming the toy manufacturer capital in the United States! Greg Ryan of the Boston Business Journal tells us why. Jim O’Brien, General Manager of the Topsfield Fair  gives us the play-by-play for this year‘s fair. Val Neicu, CEO of  smartSKN explains her new  north shore customized skin care business. Anthony Lamacchia of Lamacchia real estate talks about lower interest rates and the housing market. And finally an executive from WS development talks about the small businesses which will be joining Snowport this holiday season at the Seaport.

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    59 min

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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 the major business stories of the week and how they…