New England Business Report with Kim Carrigan and Joe Shortsleeve

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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!

  1. 5D AGO

    Pressure Points: How Policy, Prices, and Markets Are Reshaping New England Business

    This week on the New England Business Report: The President of the Retail Association of Mass, Jon Hurst is our guest. He talks about the impact tariffs, inflation and war are having on his members. Ryan Raveis, co-president of William Raveis Realty talks to us about the current real estate market and the future of rates and inventory. Boston Globe Columnist, Shirley Leung shares insight about a development investor who is shying away from the Boston market in part because of the business decisions being made by the Wu administration.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    58 min

  2. MAR 1

    From Blizzard Fallout to Boston’s Business Climate: Conversations Across New England

    On today’s program, we talk about the blizzard that disrupted New England last week. We chat with meteorologist Ed Carroll. We also talk with the president of Nashoba Valley ski area about business this winter. The general manager of the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Boston will share details of a recent prestigious award for the five star destination. And finally, the CEO and president of the greater Boston Chamber of Commerce Jim Rooney will analyze the most recent news about our business climate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    58 min

  3. FEB 22

    Boston’s 2026 Business Outlook: AI, Innovation, and the Week’s Top Headlines

    On today’s program, we talk with a top executive from KPMG about the business outlook for Boston in 2026. We’re also joined by the executive editor of the Boston Business Journal to review the week’s top business headlines. Aaron Pressman, reporter with The Boston Globe, examines AI and how competitive Massachusetts can be. And finally, the man who started  monster.com talks about his new venture called Boomband. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    58 min

  4. FEB 15

    Business Shifts, Big Gifts, and Boston’s New Soccer Era

    On today’s program, we talk with the expert on new tax laws and how they impact small and large businesses. We are  also joined by Doug Banks with the Boston Business Journal to talk about the regions of top business headlines. We’ll chat with a family member responsible for a $2 million gift to a local nonprofit. And finally, we hear about the upcoming inaugural season for the Boston soccer team in the National Woman’s Soccer League. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    58 min

  5. FEB 8

    From Social Media Buzz to Regional Business Moves: A Super Bowl Sunday Edition

    On today’s program, Super Bowl Sunday, we talk to Boston Globe reporter, Beth Teitell , about Drake Maye’s wife,  Ann Michael Maye and her social media following. We’re also joined by Grant Welker, senior reporter for the Boston Business Journal who lays out this week‘s headlines in the region. Jon Chesto, business reporter for the Boston Globe, reveals the latest numbers on outward migration.  And finally, Larry Lessard, Director of Achieve Renewable Energy,  talks about his business. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    58 min

  6. FEB 1

    Super Bowl Insights, Regional Business Trends, and Boston’s Tourism Boom on the Horizon

    On today’s program, we look ahead to the Super Bowl in conversations with a former New England Patriot player, and an expert from Suffolk University on the business of Sports. Also, the executive editor of the Boston business Journal will go over this week’s business headlines in the region. And finally, the CEO of Meet Boston Martha Sheridan talks about 2026 and huge opportunities in the tourist industry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    58 min

  7. JAN 25

    New England Business & Travel Outlook: Top Destinations, Market Trends, and Luxury Vacation Insights

    On today’s program, we speak with the top travel executive from a prominent New England firm about the best locations to spend those vacation dollars this year! We also hear from the executive editor of the Boston Business Journal about this week’s regional business headlines. Anthony Lamacchia of LaMacchia Realty talks about  buying that vacation home in Florida. And finally the CEO of a travel company which recently partnered with a private jet company explains it’s new mission of delivering top shelf vacations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    58 min

  8. JAN 18

    Boston’s Week in Review: Sports, Politics, Business, and Retirement Planning

    On today’s program, we speak with Skip Perham business of sports expert about the Patriots and the Celtics. We are also joined by Colin Young Deputy Editor of the State House News Service, to talk about the headlines on Beacon Hill. Doug Banks executive editor of the Boston Business Journal will be along to talk about the week’s business headlines in the region. And finally, Mike Marshall of Marshall Wealth Management offers advice for people making the decision to retire this year or next.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    58 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 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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