MEETING THE MOMENT

The Foundation provides a solution to cultivate our region’s talent and small businesses. The Foundation builds on the Chamber’s connections and convening power to lead the way forward by championing every person and community.

Our Focus

Our Commitment

The Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce Foundation will transform the lives of current and future residents by leveraging the Commonwealth’s untapped talent, championing small businesses, and creating tomorrow’s leaders in support of a 21st century economy.

The Commonwealth’s talent across all industries has always been our competitive advantage. Now, we must nurture and invest in every person and community to ensure a successful future.

The impact of the Foundation will be transformative for people and employers, resulting in economic security for residents and making our region’s workforce the most representative and most skilled in the U.S.

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James E. Rooney

President

Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce Foundation

In Massachusetts, retaining families, workers, entrepreneurs, and employers is a challenge.

This moment calls for action.

Hiring is harder than ever
Hiring is harder than ever

Downtown Boston is struggling
Downtown Boston is struggling

Population shift threatens the region amidst a high cost of living
Population shift threatens the region amidst a high cost of living

Economic inequities are persistent
Economic inequities are persistent

Our Programming

  • 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. The Massachusetts Apprentice Network will collectively hire 1,000 apprentices by 2027.

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  • Partnership with Boston Public Schools

    A well-designed partnership between the Boston business community and the school system – one that provides for experiential learning opportunities, curriculum coordination, and financial and human resources – is a critical element for educating Boston’s children.

    Through our Principal Partners and Financial Literacy initiatives, the Chamber Foundation invites the Greater Boston business community to engage with Boston Public Schools leaders and their students to strengthen our communities and build the workforce of the future.

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  • Pacesetters

    Pacesetters are large and mid-sized companies and anchor institutions committed to using their purchasing power to close the racial wealth gap by intentionally increasing spend with minority business enterprises (MBEs).

    Buyers strive to achieve 10% spend with MBEs in the Commonwealth in five years and increase the amount of dollars spent with MBEs year over year.

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  • Small Business Strong

    Small businesses are the backbone of Massachusetts’ economy—driving innovation, creating jobs, and strengthening communities. At the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce Foundation, we provide the connections, resources, and support to help small businesses succeed.

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  • City Awake

    City Awake centers 20-30-year-olds, including students, seeking to welcome and retain them in Greater Boston with an intentional strategy of cross-sector collaboration to increase their social capital. Its programming is designed to promote civic engagement; connect them to personal and professional networks across industries and communities; and strengthen the region’s inclusivity efforts while highlighting its cultural vibrancy.

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Latest from the Foundation

Pacesetters
Doing Business With | Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce

Doing Business with Columbia Construction

May 29, 202512:00pm1:00pmVirtual

This virtual event gives small business owners the chance to hear directly from procurement officers about opportunities to work with them.
City Awake
City Awake | Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce

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

Jun 05, 20255:30pm8:30pmMuseum of Fine Arts

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.
Pacesetters
Pacesetters Doing Business Series | Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce

Doing Business with Mass General Brigham

Jun 26, 20251:00pm2:00pmVirtual

Join us for our installment of the Pacesetters Doing Business series featuring Mass General Brigham on June 26, 2025.
Chamber Foundation: Fierce Urgency of Now Event
Chamber Foundation: Fierce Urgency of Now Event

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Board of Directors

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James E Rooney

President, Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce Foundation

Chair

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Yvonne Garcia

Chief of Staff to Chairman & CEO, Ron O’Hanley, Global Head of Internal Communications and CEO Experience Program, State Street Corporation

Director

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Sandy Edgerley

Founder and President, Hexagon Properties

Director

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Vikki Spruill

President and CEO, New England Aquarium

Director

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Kevin Bynoe

Chief Executive Officer, UHM Properties

Director

Melissa Sampson Mcmorrow
Melissa Sampson McMorrow

Chair, Tax Department; Executive Committee, Nutter

Clerk

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Abigail Paul

Trust Solutions Partner, PwC

Treasurer

Thank you to our many programmatic funders who make this work possible!

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