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New England Business Report with Kim Carrigan and Joe Shortsleeve

  • Massachusetts Tax Impact, Coastal Flooding, Summer Mortgages, Bluebikes, and Local Food Innovation

    30 JUN 2024 · On today’s program, we talk with the CEO of the Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants. They have a survey out which suggests that high income residents of Massachusetts are leaving the state because of the so called millionaires tax. We also talk with Greg Ryan of the Boston business Journal about an effort by state environmental officials to stop development in coastal areas most susceptible to floods. Patrick Sylvester, Senior Vice President  for Leader Bank, joins us to talk about the mortgage industry this summer of 2024. Jeff Bellows of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts joins us to talk about their sponsorship of the Bluebikes  program. And finally Jenn Faigel, Executive Director of the food business incubator, Commonwealth Kitchen, joins us to talk about her business.
    Played 58m
  • The Rundown: Boston Beach Water Quality, MBTA Budget, Business Expansion, and Summer Tourism

    23 JUN 2024 · On today’s program, Colin Young, Deputy Editor of the State House News Service talks about the water quality at Boston area beaches. Doug Howgate, President of the Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation looks at the MBTA budget heading into fiscal year 2026. John Chesto of The Boston Globe talks about a new survey of Boston area businesses and their plans for expansion outside of the state. The Executive Editor of the Boston Business Journal talks about Congressman Seth Moulton and his efforts to revive North South rail link conversations. And finally, Gary Thulander, area managing director of the Wequassett Resort joins us to talk about the summer season.
    Played 58m
  • Summer Kickoff: Beaches, Jobs, Tourism, and More

    16 JUN 2024 · On today’s program, Colin Young, the deputy editor of the State House News Service talks about the status of Boston area beaches as the summer begins. We look at the Massachusetts unemployment numbers with an expert from WalletHub. The CEO of the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce joins us to talk about the summer tourist season which officially begins this week. Doug Banks, the executive editor of the Boston Business Journal talks about a significant anniversary for the bar in Boston, “where everybody knows your name”. And Anthony Lamacchia of Lamacchia Realty discusses a real estate market which is heating up.
    Played 57m 59s
  • City Politics and NBA Finals: Boston's Economic Insights

    9 JUN 2024 · On this weeks program, Don Seiffert, managing editor of the Boston Business Journal,  talks about a $150 gold garnish lobster roll now for sale at TD Garden. Boston Globe Columnist Shirley Leung talks about those individuals who may try and challenge Boston Mayor Michelle Wu  for her job. Boston City Councilman John Fitzgerald joins us to discuss possibly cutting the city budget. Skip Perham, business of sports expert from Suffolk University,  talks about the NBA championship series and the financial impact on the city. Tracy Deforge of TPI, The Players Impact, talks about helping professional athletes make money  before and after they retire. Finally,  Mark Fischer, general manager, of the Liberty Hotel in Boston talks about the booming business which the NBA finals have created for local hotels.
    Played 58m
  • Today's Highlights: Massport's CEO, Mortgage Market, Real Estate Gaps, Online Estate Planning, and Liquor Licenses

    2 JUN 2024 · On today’s program, we talked to Doug Banks, executive editor of the Boston Business Journal, about the return of Richard Davey to Massachusetts . Now the new CEO of Massport. We also talked to Jay Tuli President of Leader Bank about the spring mortgage market. Rosemary Comrie of Comrie Real Estate  joins the program to talk about the spring  market and the issue of appraisal gaps. The CEO of Gentreo,  Renée Fry explained how estate planning can now be done online. And finally Diti Kohli of The Boston Globe shares with us her stories about the problem with liquor licenses in the city of Boston and possible solutions.
    Played 57m 59s
  • Downtown Development, Tax Windfalls, and Market Trends: Boston Business Experts Share Insights

    26 MAY 2024 · On today’s program, Boston Business Journal senior reporter Greg Ryan talks about the one developer in Boston who is busy buying up downtown buildings. Matt Stout of The Boston Globe joins us to talk about the millionaires tax and how much money it has generated so far. Doug Banks executive editor of the Boston Business Journal talks about the magazines new redesign. Patrick Sylvester Senior vice president with Leader Bank weighs in on the health of the local real estate market as prices continue to climb skyward. And Daniel Guadagnoli of the Fallon Company talks about recruiting the next generation of real estate investors. And serial entrepreneur Paul English talks about his new dating app LOLA.
    Played 58m
  • Boston's New Golf Venture, Playoff Boosts, Spring Market Trends, and Summer Travel

    19 MAY 2024 · On today’s program, we talked to Greg Ryan, senior reporter with the Boston Business Journal about a new golf entertainment business coming to Boston. We also talk to John Caron, owner of West End Johnnies, about the booming business in the North End as a result of the Bruins and Celtics playoff games. Anthony Lamacchia of Lamacchia Real Estate joins us to talk about the spring market. Also we chat with the  owner of Travels by Rhonda about group outings. Rhonda Gilbert will tell us where people want to go in 2024 and we close the show with the vice president of marketing for the Chatham Bars Inn, Courtney Lowe. He talks about the upcoming summer season.
    Played 58m
  • Today's Highlights: Nantucket Rentals, Amazon's Robotics, Steward Health Care, Sal's Pizza Growth

    12 MAY 2024 · On today’s program, we speak with the editor of the Nantucket Current,Jason Graziadei,  about Tuesday’s town meeting vote and the issue of a short term rentals. Aaron Pressman, business reporter for The Boston Globe, joins us to talk about his article visiting the Amazon $400 million robotic warehouse in North Andover, the biggest in the state. Don Seiffert,  managing editor of the Boston Business Journal takes us inside the bankruptcy filing of Steward Health Care and finally Sal Lupoli of Sal‘s pizza fame join us to talk about his growing Pizza Empire.
    Played 57m 11s
  • Rundown on Boston's Business Landscape: Downtown Revival, Corporate Headquarters, Flower Farming, and Women's Soccer Expansion

    5 MAY 2024 · 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.  
    Played 58m
  • Insights from Boston's Business Leaders: Real Estate Trends, Legislative Priorities, and Community Development

    28 APR 2024 · 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.
    Played 58m 1s

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...

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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 impact our local state and regional economy. Joe & Kim will talk to the CEOs and the newsmakers in the headlines that week. They’ll also be joined by the region’s top business reporters each and every week!
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