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          Corean Reynold was recently appointed the Director of Nightlife Economy for the City of Boston, where she brings a wealth of experience and a passion for fostering an equitable and thriving nightlife ecosystem.

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        • EQ to Elevate Workplace Well-being

          Designed for mid-level managers and supervisors, this new certificate program addresses workplace well-being through unique, innovative, and actionable methods.

          Read More
          Transformational DEI Certificate

          Join our Transformational DEI Certificate! Our comprehensive learning & development offerings are designed to connect and grow strong leaders who lead both inside and out of the office.

          Read More
          Women’s Leadership Program

          Our Women’s Leadership Program enables you to take your leadership to the next level by arming you with the most in-demand leadership toolkit.

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          Boston’s Future Leaders

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Government Affairs Forum: Congressman Richard Neal

November 2, 2022 9:45 am – 11:00 am Fairmont Copley Plaza, Boston, MA

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  • Thank you for joining us. Hope you had a chance to hear Congressman Neal address the Greater Boston business community.

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  • Individual Member & Government: $75
  • Member or Government Table of 10: $750
  • Individual Non-member: $120
  • Non-member Table of 10: $1,200
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Government Affairs Forum

In this installment of our Government Affairs Forum, we were joined by Congressman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) who represents the First Congressional District of Massachusetts in the United States House of Representatives and is a proven leader on the federal level where he advocates for the unique needs of our state and country. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Congressman Neal and the Ways and Means Committee led the way to bring relief to the American people, including passing the CARES Act and the American Rescue Plan Act.

Congressman Neal was first elected to the United States House of Representatives in 1988 and served his first two terms on the House Banking Committee before joining the Ways and Means Committee in 1993. In January 2019, Congressman Neal was elected by his colleagues to assume the esteemed position of Chairman, marking the first time since 1875 that a representative from Massachusetts had done so.

Thank you once again for joining us.

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Richard E. Neal was born in Worcester, Massachusetts and was raised and educated in the City of Springfield. He is a graduate of American International College,…Read more
Richard E. Neal was born in Worcester, Massachusetts and was raised and educated in the City of Springfield. He is a graduate of American International College, where he received his Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science. He received his Masters Degree in Public Administration from the Barney School of Business and Public Administration at the University of Hartford.

Congressman Neal was first elected to the United States House of Representatives in 1988 and served his first two terms on the House Banking Committee before joining the Ways and Means Committee in 1993. In January 2019, Congressman Neal was elected by his colleagues to assume the esteemed position of Chairman, marking the first time since 1875 that a representative from Massachusetts had done so.

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Congressman Neal and the Ways and Means Committee worked tirelessly to bring relief to the American people.

The first relief bill, the CARES Act, included several provisions Ways and Means Committee Democrats secured including: federal unemployment compensation, economic assistance payments, and telehealth flexibility. This bill singlehandedly saved the American economy.

In the American Rescue Plan Act, the Ways and Means Committee was responsible for nearly $1 billion of the $1.9 trillion package. Under Chairman Neal’s leadership, the bill put more money directly into people’s pockets, helping them better afford child care and health coverage. It also shored up the hard-earned retirement security for millions of Americans nationwide.

Chairman Neal is the dean of both the Massachusetts Delegation and the New England Congressional Delegation. He is an At-Large Whip for the House Democrats and is the Democratic Leader of the Friends of Ireland Caucus.

He is a long-time guest lecturer at the University of Massachusetts in Amherst and a National Trustee of John F. Kennedy Library in Boston. Congressman Neal has received many awards and honorary degrees in his career including an Honorary Degree of Humane Letters from Mount Holyoke College where he is a former trustee, and an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Laws from Ulster University in Northern Ireland.

Prior to his time in Congress, Neal was a high school teacher, member of the Springfield City Council, and Mayor of the City of Springfield from 1984 to 1988.

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AGENDA

  • 9:45 – 10:00 a.m. Networking & Registration

    Guests arrive, sign in at registration, and network with fellow attendees.

  • 10:00 – 10:45 a.m. Program

    Congressman Neal to address the business community.

  • 10:45 – 11:00 a.m. Audience Q&A

    A chance to ask questions to Congressman Neal moderated by Jim Rooney.

FAQs

  • WHAT IS INCLUDED IN MY REGISTRATION?

    Access to our speaking program and a morning refreshments.

  • WHAT SHOULD I BRING?

    An interest in connecting and networking with other professionals. Oh, and don’t forget business cards.

  • WHAT SHOULD I WEAR?

    Please come dressed for your day!

  • WHEN SHOULD I ARRIVE?

    Registration begins a 9:45am, with program starting promptly at 10am.

  • DO I NEED TO REGISTER IN ADVANCE?

    We have a limited number of tickets available for this event due to capacity limits. Government Affairs Forum events are some of the Chamber’s most popular and we recommend registering in advance to secure your spot!

  • COVID-19 POLICY

    -You are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, as defined by the CDC.
    -You have not had a fever, cough, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, chills, muscle pain, sore throat, or new loss of taste or smell that cannot be attributed to another health condition.
    -You have not had contact with a person known to be infected, potentially infected, or exposed to someone infected with COVID-19 within the previous 7 days. (Prior to the event date)

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