On today’s program, we speak with Mike Nichols president of the downtown business alliance about an improving business climate. Don Seiffert managing editor of the Boston Business Journal talks about holiday shopping. Skip Perham of the Suffolk University of Sawyer School of Business outlines a brighter outlook for the New England Patriots and associated businesses. Mike Marshall of Marshall Wealth Management explains the impact tariffs have on your retirement plan and finally Brian Puccini owner of Boston Chops steakhouses shares details of his new business venture in the town of Weston.