Interview with UMass Lowell Prof. Robert Forrant
Tuesday, August 19th, 2008
Prof. Forrant assesses how small businesses in the region are doing and examines trends in small business development.
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Co-Host’s Corner
Monday, August 18th, 2008
A conversation with John Schneider, executive vice president of MassINC.
Money Watch
Monday, August 18th, 2008
Michael Goodman, director of economic and public policy research at UMass’ Donahue Institute, takes a look at the state of the state’s economy.
Inerview with Karen Frederick and Sharon Shelton
Thursday, August 14th, 2008Executive Director Karen Frederick and Community Relations Manager Sharon Shelton of Community Teamwork, Inc. preview this year’s Local Heroes program and call for nominations.
Interview with Joyce McLaughlin and Carole King
Thursday, August 7th, 2008
UMass Lowell Financial Aid Director Joyce McLaughlin and Associate Director Carole King discuss the impact of MEFA backing out of student loans.
A conversation with Rep. Niki Tsongas
Wednesday, August 6th, 2008
Congresswoman Niki Tsongas weighs in on Capital Hill issues and initiatives.
Focus on Business
Tuesday, August 5th, 2008
Jim Doherty of Eight Foot Llama, a game company in Westford, tells us what got him into the game business.
Money Watch
Monday, August 4th, 2008
Vincent Valvo, publisher and editor-in-chief of The Warren Group’s newspaper, Banker & Tradesman, takes a look at the latest real estate numbers.
Interview with Michael Beaudoin
Tuesday, July 29th, 2008
What do Snickers, Budget Rent-A-Car and Tic-Tacs have in common? UMass Lowell alum Michael Beaudoin, whose jingles for all three have won nationwide contests.
Money Watch
Monday, July 28th, 2008
Edward Jones Financial Advisor Leeland Jones has some thoughts on investing in a down economy.
Interview with Benjamin Forman
Thursday, July 24th, 2008
Benjamin Forman, research associate at MassINC, explains how tax incentives might help Gateway Cities.
Interview with Michael Carter
Thursday, July 24th, 2008
UMass Lowell Economics Prof. Michael Carter sheds some light on the Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac crisis.
Interview with John Schneider
Wednesday, July 23rd, 2008
According to a new MassINC survey, young adults are an optimistic group. MassINC Executive Vice President John Schneider explains.
Interview with Sue Anne Pearson and Art Sutcliffe
Wednesday, July 23rd, 2008
Sue Anne Pearson is the Lowell Festival Foundation’s new executive director. She and foundation chairman Art Sutcliffe discuss her appointment, the foundation and this weekend’s Lowell Folk Festival.
Focus on Business
Tuesday, July 22nd, 2008
Founder Anne Elton tells us what BrainTrust, Inc. is all about.
Interview with Governor Deval Patrick
Tuesday, July 22nd, 2008
Governor Patrick discusses his economic stimulus plan and other issues.
Interview with Judy Gansberg
Tuesday, July 22nd, 2008
Judy Gansberg talks about her role as the Merrimack Repertory Theatre’s new Communications Manager.
2008 Lowell Folk Festival Preview
Tuesday, July 22nd, 2008
Philip Lupsiewicz and Mike Wurm of the Lowell National Historical Park explain the myriad of logistics involved in staging the largest, free folk festival in the country.
Money Watch
Monday, July 21st, 2008
UMass Lowell Prof. Ravi Jain explains socially responsible investing–What is it? Are the risks/rewards comparable to regular investing? Is it a recent trend? Is it growing, tracking other investments? Does it make a difference?
Interview with Ellen Frost, Emily Anstey and Stephanie Guerra
Thursday, July 17th, 2008Ellen Frost of the Lowell National Historical Park and students Emily Anstey and Stephanie Guerra explain why and how historic characters are appearing downtown this summer.