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Oct 28, 2024Media Coverage | Council News

NE Business Council Priorities, Cannabis Entrepreneurs Returning Their Licenses & Rising Insurance Rates

Via WRKO Podcast

On today’s program, Jim Brett, CEO of the New England Council, talks about the council’s priorities. Boston Business Journal reporter Isabel Hart explains why many cannabis entrepreneurs are returning their state issued licenses. Christopher Stark, Executive Director of the Massachusetts insurance Federation, explains the reason behind rising insurance rates. Rachel Kaprilian, CEO Triangle Inc., talks about finding jobs for people with disabilities. And finally, Martha Sheridan, President of Meet Boston talks about the health of the hospitality and convention industry.

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