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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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On today’s program, we speak with the executive editor of the Boston Business Journal about this weeks business headlines, including Tom Brady‘s cloned a dog. We also talk with a top executive with Evolv Technology in Waltham about efforts to curb gun violence. The latest BCI or business confidence index has been released by the Associated Industries of Massachusetts and the news is not good. We also explore the business of tourism with a top executive from Meet Boston. And finally it’s time to start talking about Christmas and Snowport in the Seaport.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On today’s program, we speak with the CEO of Subaru of New England Ernie Boch. We’re also joined by the executive editor the Boston Business Journal, Doug Banks, to discuss this week‘s business headlines. We’ll talk about the federal reserve rate cut this week with an expert from a KPMG. Also a reporter from the Boston Business Journal will examine holiday parties and what companies are doing about them this year. And finally, Anthony Lamacchia of Lamacchia Real Estate will discuss the current environment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On today’s program, we speak with the president and cofounder of Harpoon, Dan Kenary, about the business climate in Massachusetts. We are also joined by the managing editor of the Boston Business Journal, Don Seiffert, to discuss this week’s headlines. Jon Chesto of The Boston Globe, Chesto Means Business , talks about multiple business headlines. And finally, Rachel Blumenthal, the food editor for Boston Magazine, reveals the top 50 restaurants.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On today’s program, we speak with Sarah Hawkins of Hines Development about the new South Station Tower. Don Seiffert managing to the Boston Business Journal shares this weeks business headlines. Colin Young of the State House News Service talks about proposition 2 1/2 and the struggle facing cities and towns. Mike Marshall of Marshall Wealth Management explains year-end retirement planning. And finally, Erin Calvo Bacci tells us about CB Stuffer chocolate and their peanut butter cups this month of October.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week the New England Business Report takes a look at the September Business Confidence Index. Chris Geehern from AIM reports the index has slipped for the 7th month. He'll tell us why. Don Seiffert from the BBJ joins us to talk about a number of business headlines. Then we learn about holiday shopping predictions. The all important season for retailers is just around the corner. Anil Chitkara, co founder of Evolv Technologies has details of a recent safety trade show and what business owners are most concerned about when it comes to protecting their employees and customers. And finally, Dr. David Sherr, a researcher for the "Find the Cause" Foundation is our guest to talk about breast cancer awareness month and funding for ongoing research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On today’s program, we speak with the Jim O’Brien general manager of the Topsfield Fair. Don Seiffert managing editor the Boston Business Journal shares this week’s business headlines. Larry Edelman business reporter for The Boston Globe talks about the housing market. And Skip Perham expert on the business of sports examines value of our local sports teams.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On today’s program, we talk with the president of the Massachusetts High Technology Council Chris Anderson about the state of his membership. The executive editor of the Boston Business Journal, Doug Banks will share the top headlines. Daniel Cooper an economist with the Boston Federal Reserve Bank examines the states economy. And finally, the Executive Editor of Boston Magazine Brittany Jasnoff shares the 30 New England travel awards.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On today’s program, Congressman Seth Moulton joins us to talk about the business community in Massachusetts. Doug Banks Executive Editor of the Boston business Journal shares the weeks top headlines. Ashley Judge from Destination Salem talks about October in the North Shore town. Bob Simone brings us up-to-date on the real estate market. And finally Andrew Brinker of the Boston Globe talks about rental properties, both prices and availability.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On today’s program, we speak with Jim Rooney CEO of the greater Boston Chamber of Commerce. We also speak with the cofounder of Evolv technology in Waltham about the ongoing threat of gun violence in this country. Don Seiffert managing editor of the Boston Business Journal takes us through the weeks headlines. Mike Marshall of Marshall Wealth Management talks about the silver tsunami and what people need to do in order to retire. And finally Sabrina Shankman of The Boston Globe brings us up-to-date on the wind industry in New England.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On today’s program, we speak with Jon Chesto business reporter of The Boston Globe about downtown and return to work. Don Seiffert managing editor of the Boston Business Journal shares this week headlines. Jon Hurst, president of the Retailers Association of Massachusetts talks about back to school and the health of small businesses. And finally, Paul Niedzwiecki CEO Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce talks about the summer of 2025 and the replacement of the Bourne and Sagamore Bridges.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On today’s program, we speak with the former lieutenant governor of the Commonwealth Tim Murray about state workers being called back to the office. We also chat with Jeff Myers of Colliers International about the commercial real estate market in the Boston area. Skip Perham business of sports expert at Suffolk University talks about the Red Sox and the Patriots as we head into the fall. And Doug Banks executive editor of the Boston Business Journal shares the top business headlines.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On today’s program, we speak with former congressman Mike Capuano about the possibility of selling well-known federal buildings in downtown Boston. Grant Welker reporter with the Boston Business Journal shares the top stories of the week. The executive director of the Pioneer Institute lays out two possibilities for referendum questions in the fall of 2026. The vice president of marketing for the Chatham Bars Inn talks about the summer season. And finally the founder of Evolv Technology in Waltham explains the business of keeping people safe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On today’s program, we talk with the CEO of Subaru of New England Ernie Boch. Doug Banks executive editor of the Boston Business Journal shares the top business headlines. Colin Young deputy editor of the State House News Service brings us up to speed on Beacon Hill. And Jon Chesto business reporter with The Boston Globe Talks about the loss of federal dollars.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On today’s program, the executive editor of the Boston Business Journal talks about the top business stories of the week. Boston Globe business reporter Catherine Carlock explains developments concerning the possible sale of federal buildings in downtown Boston. Bobby Wong, owner of the Kowloon restaurant talks about next steps for the famous establishment. Mike Marshall of Marshall Wealth Management lays out how Washington DC can impact your retirement plans and finally the co-president of Raveis Real Estate Ryan Raveis talks about the marketplace.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On today's program, we speak with the co-founder of Evolv Technologies in Waltham, a company which offers security screening solutions. Doug Banks, the Executive Editor of the Boston Business Hournal shares the top business stories of the week. Jo Ann Simon of the Northeast Arc talks about an important anniversary. Tucker Holland, housing expert on Nantucket, gives us the details of a new housing option for workers. And finally, the Assistant Business Editor of the Boston Globe, Andy Rosen, talks about grocery store prices and Market BasketSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On today’s program, we talk with local business leader Ernie Boch about the automobile industry. Doug Banks executive editor at the Boston Business Journal sheds new light on the soon to be new owner of the Boston Celtics, Bill Chisholm. Colin Young of the State House News service shares the most recent statewide crime stats and they are somewhat surprising. And finally, Jon Chesto business reporter for The Boston Globe talks about all that federal money that’s no longer coming to Massachusetts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On today’s program, we speak with Boston Globe reporter Aaron Pressman about job cuts due to AI. Don Seiffert managing editor of the Boston Business Journal shares this week’s top business headlines. Mike Marshall of Marshall Wealth Management explains business succession planning. The CEO of REVV joins us to talk about AI and car repair shops. And finally, Matt Dunne from the Center on Rural Innovation explains how AI technology is being introduced to rural New England.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In today’s program, we’re joined by the President and CEO of the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce Paul Neidzweicki. Paul tells us about the success of the Fourth of July weekend on Cape Cod. Then we turn to the issue of affordable housing in New England. Rhonda Pieroni CEO of Hearth INC, joins us to talk about that nonprofits efforts to increase affordable housing for older New Englanders. Paul Linet founder and President of 3iHOME tells us about a number of projects his organization is supporting in the state of Maine for those living with disabilities. We’re also joined by the owner of Broadway Capital, Mike Vienneau. Mike’s company is responsible for a new affordable housing project in the city of Chelsea. Finally, the executive editor of the Boston Business Journal, Doug Banks is our guest to talk about the major business headlines of the week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On today’s program, we relive some of our greatest hits. We share a recent conversation with a former Boston Mayor Marty Walsh. Today he’s the executive director of the NHL players Association. Also Mary Kay Wydra of explorewesternmass.com talks about the most popular tourist destinations in the western part of the state. Jim Rooney President and CEO of the greater Boston Chamber of Commerce brings us up-to-date on the current business climate. And finally, Paul Niedzwiecki, President and CEO of the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce Looks at the summer season 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On today’s program, we talk with Martha Sheridan, President of Meet Boston, about the summer tourist season ahead. Jess Aloe, digital editor for the Boston Business Journal, brings us up to speed on the top business stories of the week. Tim Murray, former lieutenant governor of the Commonwealth and current president of the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce talks about the need for vocational technical high schools. Mike Bower, chief operating officer for Up Education, explains how they’re working with middle school students in Boston to train them for the future. And finally, Don Seiffert managing editor of the Boston Business Journal looks at the latest streaming television ratings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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