New England Business Report with Kim Carrigan and Joe Shortsleeve

On this week's edition of The New England Business Report, Joe Shortsleeve and Kim Carrigan talk real estate with William Raveis VP of Morguage Lending Kate Rockett. Executive Editor of the Boston Business Journal Doug Banks tell's Joe and Kim all about the International BioTech conference being held in Boston. Mary Kay Wydra, President of Explore Western Mass talks about the great summer activities available to visitors of Western Mass. University of Massachusetts Donahue Institute researcher, Ember Skye Kanelee, summarizes the results of a recent small business survey. Finally, a chat with the CEO of Wears Woody apparel company Mike Norwood. The growing clothing company started in Massachusetts.

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On today’s program, we speak with Paul Niedzwiecki, CEO and president of the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce talks about the summer season getting underway. Don Seiffert Managing Editor at the Boston Business Journal brings us up to speed of the top business stories of the week including the latest at Market Basket. Diti Kohli of The Boston Globe has been following the Harvard saga as it battles the Trump administration. Jack Fleming CEO of the Boston Athletic Association is sharing some big news. And finally, Jon Hurst, president of the Retailers Association of Massachusetts talks about the health of small businesses in the Commonwealth.

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On today’s program, we talk with the CEO and President of the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce Jim Rooney about the current business climate. We’re joined by Mike Marshall of Marshall Wealth Management as he lays out the best retirement plans. Also, Marty Walsh, former Mayor of Boston, former US labor Secretary, joins Kim and me to talk about his new position at the National Hockey League Players Association. And finally, the Executive Editor of the Boston Business Journal, Doug Banks,  will be along to discuss this week’s biggest business stories.

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On today’s program, we speak with my nephew, Brian Shortsleeve, Republican candidate for governor in the state of Massachusetts. We also speak with Matt Stout political reporter for The Boston Globe about the governors race and other issues on Beacon Hill. In the second half of the program we start with Skip Perham program director at Suffolk University Sawyer school of management who lays out the cost of being in Boston sports fan these days and finally the executive editor of the Boston Business Journal,Doug Banks, brings us up-to-date on the top business stories of the week.

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This week's show starts with a chat with Kate Rockett, Regional VP, Mortgage Banker for William Raveis Real Estate.  Then small business owner Lucy Dearborn tells us how she is coping with the uncertain economy at her store, Lucia Lighting in Lynn, MA.  Doug Banks, Executive Editor of the Boston Business Journal takes a look at some of the top business stories of the week. The summer market is open for business in the Seaport District..Emily Soukas, Assistant Director Community and Partnership in the Seaport has all the details and finally, we are joined by the Executive Director of the non-profit Plummer Youth Promise to hear about their new facility and the great work they are doing for youth in the state.

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On today's program, we talked to Boston Globe reporter, Jon Chesto, about plans in Everett for a new soccer stadiumm and much more.  Mike Marshall of marshall Wealth management offers advice on how and when to retire in this current economic climate.  We explore the summer of rentals in southern New Hampshire and down on Cape Cod and the islands with experts in both regions.  Plus the managing editor of the Boston Business Journal lays out the top five business stories this week.

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On today’s program, we talk to the CEO of Martha’s Vineyard Hospital about groundbreaking new housing for their critically important employees. We chat with an executive from the Chatham Bars Inn in Chatham about their waterfront restaurant being named the best in the country. We speak with Martha Sheridan CEO of Meet Boston about declining numbers of international visitors. The Managing Editor of the Boston Business Journal brings us up to speed on who is speaking at this year‘s college commencements.  And finally the owner of Davio‘s restaurant Steve DiFillippo shares his thoughts about their 40th anniversary.

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On today’s program, we talk with a tour operator from Canada about the declining number of people who want to visit the United States in this current climate. Doug Howgate of the Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation describes the uncertainty facing budget decsion makers on Beacon Hill. Rich Kilgannon, CEO of Arch painting in Woburn, talks about his business. Doug Banks executive editor of the Boston Business Journal shares with us this weeks top business stories. And the executive editor of Boston Magazine takes us thru the list of the 150 most influential Bostonians for 2025. 

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On today’s program, we talk about the business of the Boston Marathon. We start with the President of the Lenox Hotel, Dan Donahue. Next we chat with the Marathon Race Director Dave McGillivray. We also speak with the manager of TJ‘s in Ashland about the restaurant business on Marathon Monday. Grant Welker, reporter with the Boston Business Journal, talks about the challenges Harvard is now facing in its showdown with the Trump administration. And Eric Groves, the CEO of Alignable, explains the hardships facing small businesses in this current climate.

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On today’s program, Brooke Thomson CEO of the Associated Industries of Massachusetts talks about the declining business climate index. Greg Ryan Senior Reporter for the  Boston Business Journal examines building activity in Metro Boston. Catherine D’Amato CEO of the Greater Boston Food Bank shares the organizations goals and challenges. Mike Marshall of Marshall Wealth Management offers advice on when to retire. And finally, Hadley Douglas, co-owner of the Urban Grape wine store in Boston talks about the challenges facing small businesses.

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