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          This Women's Network event will offer an insightful conversation with Dr. Melissa Gilliam, the 11th President of Boston University and both the first woman and the first Black woman to lead the institution since its founding in 1869.

          06/18/2025

          11:30am - 1:00pm

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          Talent and Competitiveness in 2025: Finding Opportunity in Uncertain Times

          Join the Chamber and Massachusetts Business Roundtable for a deep dive into employer insights, featuring analysis from McKinsey and a panel of experts.

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          11:00am - 12:00pm

          Virtual

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          Doing Business with Mass General Brigham

          Join us for our installment of the Pacesetters Doing Business series featuring Mass General Brigham on June 26, 2025.

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          • Call for Nominations
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        • Transformational DEI Certificate

          This program is in redevelopment. Click this page for DEI resources.

          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.

          Read More
          Boston’s Future Leaders

          Our Boston’s Future Leaders (BFL) program provides emerging leaders with a socially conscious and civically engaged leadership toolkit, as well as the opportunity to apply their knowledge through experiential assignments.

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          Authentic Professionalism for Early Career Professionals

          Join us on June 12 for a highly interactive virtual workshop with Strategic Career & Leadership Coach Carole-Ann Penney.

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          We are developing an ecosystem of corporations and partners with the influence and buying power to transform economic inclusion for minority business enterprises (MBEs).

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          For over 30 years, the Chamber’s Women’s Network has connected female professionals of all background and career levels. Today, our Women’s Network is the largest in New England, strengthening the professional networks of women each year.

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Small Business of the Year Awards

2022 Small Business of the Year Awards

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  • The annual Small Business of the Year Awards showcase the contributions of businesses to our communities
  • We are thrilled to announce the 2023 Small Business of the Year Award Winners.
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Small businesses are the engine behind our region’s economy. According to the Small Business Administration’s most recent profile, small businesses account for 99.5% of all Massachusetts businesses and employ 1.5 million people. For over 35 years, the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce has recognized the vital contributions, economic impact, and cultural influence of small businesses with the Small Business of the Year Awards.

Congratulations to all the 2023 Small Business of the Year Award Winners!

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Winners

Curio Spice Co

SMALL BUSINESS CHAMPION

Curio Spice, a woman-owned, Certified B Corporation, specializes in making unique spices and spice blends used by restaurants as well as home cooks. By sourcing…Read more
Curio Spice, a woman-owned, Certified B Corporation, specializes in making unique spices and spice blends used by restaurants as well as home cooks. By sourcing directly from small and sustainable farms, Curio Spice works to meet rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. Championing the small business and entrepreneur community, Curio Spice offers a combination of education, events, and pop-ups at the Lab @ Curio, their culinary education hub.

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Denterlein, Public Relations Agency

CEO LEADERSHIP

A woman-owned, independent public relations agency, Denterlein inspires and influences people while boosting loyalty and managing risk for clients. Geri Denterlein,…Read more
A woman-owned, independent public relations agency, Denterlein inspires and influences people while boosting loyalty and managing risk for clients. Geri Denterlein, the founder and CEO of the Denterlein, continues to leverage her extensive career in journalism and public affairs to ensure her agency and client’s success while she advocates for women’s equality and the support of women and children through strategic support of the Wonderfund, Crittendon Women’s Union, Rosie’s Place, American Red Cross Massachusetts, and many other organizations.

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MK3 Creative

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

MK3 Creative, a creative services agency, offers multimedia solutions that help clients tell their story and build their brand. In addition to creating innovative…Read more
MK3 Creative, a creative services agency, offers multimedia solutions that help clients tell their story and build their brand. In addition to creating innovative and successful campaigns for their clients, MK3 Creative launched a youth scholarship with Fresh Films, which supports underserved students with transformative mentorship in filmmaking.

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Fresh Food Generation

INNOVATION AND GROWTH

Fresh Food Generation is a farm to plate, multi-cultural, food truck, restaurant, and catering company that works to increase access to healthy, locally-sourced,…Read more
Fresh Food Generation is a farm to plate, multi-cultural, food truck, restaurant, and catering company that works to increase access to healthy, locally-sourced, culturally relevant food for all of Boston. Specializing in Caribbean and American fusion dishes, Fresh Food Generation began their business journey in their bright red food truck. Now, they added a brick-and-mortar restaurant to reach more customers and deliver their mission of making Boston more equitable, sustainable, and diverse.

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Gallery Eye Care LLC

COMMUNITY AND IMPACT

Since 2014, Gallery EyeCare LLC has been a leading provider of optometry services and vision care products. The expert eye doctors at their Roxbury optometry office…Read more
Since 2014, Gallery EyeCare LLC has been a leading provider of optometry services and vision care products. The expert eye doctors at their Roxbury optometry office specialize in diagnosis and treatment, committing to helping their patients and customers achieve strong vision and an improved quality of life. With a strong commitment to the community, Gallery EyeCare LLC continues meaningful community initiatives, including free blue light glasses for students at Boston Public Schools and free eyecare services for people experiencing homelessness.

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Boston Cityscapes

CULTURAL EXCELLENCE

For close to three decades, Boston Cityscapes, a women-owned business, puts their passion for plants into action by focusing on “biophilic design.” Boston Cityscapes…Read more
For close to three decades, Boston Cityscapes, a women-owned business, puts their passion for plants into action by focusing on “biophilic design.” Boston Cityscapes builds and reinforces their exceptional culture through extensive, continuous professional development, a commitment to well-being, and community engagement that transforms lives through the power of plants.

Award Categories

INNOVATION & GROWTH

A business that has developed or utilized technology and practices to innovate and accelerate its growth

CULTURAL EXCELLENCE

A business that exemplifies the Chamber’s mission of making Greater Boston the best place for people and businesses to thrive of through a strong and supportive workplace culture

COMMUNITY IMPACT

A business that demonstrates a commitment to enhancing the future of the Greater Boston community through a focus on social impact

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

A business that values and prioritizes diversity and inclusion across the organization

CEO LEADERSHIP

An executive who demonstrates exemplary leadership that has made a tangible, positive difference within their organization

CHAMPION

A small business owner or incubator working to strengthen and advocate for the small business community

FAQs

  • CAN I NOMINATE MY OWN COMPANY OR THE COMPANY I WORK FOR?

    Yes! You can self-nominate. However, nominations are now closed for the 2022 Awards. Please check back next year for another chance to nominate!

  • DO YOU HAVE TO BE A MEMBER OF THE CHAMBER TO WIN AN AWARD?

    No. Both Chamber members and non-members are eligible to win an award.

  • DO YOU HAVE TO BE A MEMBER OF THE CHAMBER TO NOMINATE A SMALL BUSINESS FOR AN AWARD?

    No. Nominations are open to all regardless of Chamber membership.

  • CAN A SMALL BUSINESS BE NOMINATED IN MORE THAN ONE CATEGORY?

    Yes! However, a small business can only win in one award category, not multiple.

  • ARE PAST WINNERS ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE THIS AWARD AGAIN?

    No, past honorees are ineligible.

  • HOW MANY WINNERS WILL THERE BE?

    One for each of the six award categories: Innovation & Growth; Cultural Excellence; Community Impact; Diversity & Inclusion; CEO Leadership, and; Small Business Champion.

  • HOW WILL THE SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARDS BE GIVEN THIS YEAR?

    Winners will announced and celebrated across Chamber communications and social media channels. The Chamber’s webpage has 230k visits year to date with a 43.79% growth rate YoY. Our e-mail subscriber lists totals over 10k subscribers and our social channels have an aggregate 46k followers!

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