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          Omni Boston Hotel

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          This virtual event gives small business owners the chance to hear directly from procurement officers about opportunities to work with them.

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          12:00pm - 1:00pm

          Virtual

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          City Awake
          Art of Connection: An Evening at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

          Join us for an exclusive networking event at the Museum of Fine Arts and enjoy self-guided tours of John Wilson and Van Gogh, showcasing the deep bond of family, friendship, and community.

          06/05/2025

          5:30pm - 8:30pm

          Museum of Fine Arts

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          • Overview
          • Call for Nominations
          • Insights
        • 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.

          Read More
          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.

          Read More
  • Economic Inclusion
        • Economic Inclusion

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          Economic Inclusion
          City Awake

          City Awake empowers young professionals in a variety of ways that encourages these rising leaders to stay invested in the region’s future success.

          arrow-go
          Read More
        • ...
          Economic Inclusion
          Pacesetters

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

          arrow-go
          Read More
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          City Awake empowers young professionals in a variety of ways that encourages these rising leaders to stay invested in the region’s future success.

          Read More
          BIMA

          BIMA (the Boston Interactive Media Association) serves a vibrant community of like-minded professionals from agencies, brands, publishers, and ad-tech companies with business interests in the New England market.

          Read More
          Women’s Network

          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.

          Read More
          Massachusetts Apprentice Network

          The Massachusetts Apprentice Network convenes employers, training providers, and talent sources interested in developing and implementing apprenticeship programs in occupations across industries and statewide in fields such as tech, advanced manufacturing, healthcare, financial services, and more.

          Read More
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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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Behind the Scenes of an MBE

May 22, 2023 9:30 am – 11:00 am Good Life Productions

Event Details

  • Join us for the launch of our Behind-the-Scenes Series featuring Good Life Productions, sponsored by Liberty Mutual.
  • This free event will include networking time, a fireside chat, and a Q&A for you to learn about the challenges and successes of an MBE business.

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  • This event is free for Pacesetter Members!

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Get to Know an MBE

We are inviting our Pacesetters to attend our first Behind the Scenes of an MBE featuring Good Life Productions! This in person event will give Pacesetters a behind the scenes look at how MBEs do business and illuminate the successes behind their business. Pacesetters will be given the opportunity to have an open dialogue with an MBE about some of the challenges they face and how they can work together to overcome them.

About Good Life Productions:

Good Life Productions is a WMBE which produces professional, award-winning video content for organizations including the Boston Chamber of Commerce and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts. Their vision is to create videos that do good, to help promote businesses, raise money and awareness for non-profit groups, educate potential clients, and even preserve your family history for future generations. They are skilled storytellers equipped with the lates digital technology who will provide high quality, affordable production, and postproduction services that promote their clients’ business.

Questions? Contact us.

Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce Staff
Amber Haskell

VP and Chamber Foundation Executive Director

Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce

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Event Speakers

Erika Gibson

AVP & Director, Supplier Diversity and Procurement

Erika leads the advancement of Supplier Diversity at Liberty Mutual, with a focus on developing and enhancing a strong pipeline of diverse supplier talent and connecting…Read more
Erika leads the advancement of Supplier Diversity at Liberty Mutual, with a focus on developing and enhancing a strong pipeline of diverse supplier talent and connecting that pool of supplier partners into Liberty’s supply chain. Erika has been with Liberty for a little over two years. Prior to joining Liberty in 2020, Erika worked at Hilton leading their Supplier Diversity, Responsible Sourcing, and Marketing Procurement functions.

Erika is a seasoned professional with legal and procurement backgrounds and has worked in both direct and indirect sourcing. Erika holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from James Madison University, an MBA from the George Washington University, and a certificate of Diversity & Inclusion from Cornell University.

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Julia Cruz

Principal & Executive Producer, Good Life Productions

Julia Cruz is a veteran television producer and broadcast journalist who co-founded Good Life Productions in 2005. As Executive Producer, Julia oversees all aspects…Read more
Julia Cruz is a veteran television producer and broadcast journalist who co-founded Good Life Productions in 2005. As Executive Producer, Julia oversees all aspects of Good Life’s projects from contact to completion. A former television reporter and producer for NECN and WCVB in Boston, Julia brings a wealth of knowledge in production, interviewing, scriptwriting, and marketing to Good Life.

Julia has the uncanny ability to make every interviewee feel comfortable in front of the camera and gives each Good Life production that extra sparkle. Along with her business partner and husband, Neal Robert, Julia has helped grow Good Life into a busy, award-winning production company serving clients in New England and around the world including Harvard, MIT, Grammy-award winning singer/songwriter James Taylor, Disney, Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA, Boston Children’s Hospital, Eastern Bank and The Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce. She is an honors graduate of Syracuse University’s Newhouse School of Communications and the former singer and bandleader of the Boston disco/funk band Booty Vortex. When she’s not working with Good Life’s fabulous clients and staff, you can find Julia hiking, singing, and dancing with Neal and their 5-year-old son Miles.

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Agenda

  • 9:30 a.m. -10:00 a.m. – Arrival and Networking

  • 10:00 a.m. – 10:05 a.m. – Welcome Remarks

  • 10:05 a.m.- 10:35 a.m. – Fireside Chat

  • 10:35 a.m. -10:45 a.m. – Audience Q&A

  • 10:45 a.m. -11:00 a.m. – Networking and Close

FAQs

  • Is this location handicap accessible?

    The office is handicap accessible, if you have any requests, please email our team at [email protected].

  • Is there parking available?

    There is limited metered street parking. The area has several parking garages, with the closest location at 225 Franklin St.

  • Is it accessible by public transportation?

    The Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce is a 5 – 10 minute walk from South Station (Red Line, Silver Line, & Commuter Rail), State Street (Orange Line & Blue Line), or Government Center (Green Line).

  • What should I wear?

    Please come for your day!

Good Life Productions

84 Holland Street, Somerville, MA 02144

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All cancellations must be received at least three (3) business days prior to the event to avoid being charged or to receive a refund.

The Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce encourages persons with disabilities to participate, and engage fully, in its programs and events.

If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation, including but not limited to, listening devices, closed captioning, large print, wheelchair access, allergies and environmental sensitivities, or if you have any questions about the venue, event format, or virtual platform, please contact us.

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