Our Mission

The Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce Foundation, the Chamber’s 501(c)(3) nonprofit arm, expands economic opportunity through its initiatives focused on workforce and talent development, and small business growth. Our work supports people and small businesses through programs that develop talent, cultivate future leaders, retain a strong workforce, and promote inclusive growth.

Together with the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce, the Foundation creates a powerful ecosystem that drives business success, strengthens communities, and enhances Massachusetts’ long-term competitiveness.

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Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce Staff
Amber Haskell

VP and Chamber Foundation Executive Director

Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce

Young Residents Survey
Young Residents Survey

Chamber Foundation’s 2026 Young Residents Survey Finds 20- to 30-Year-Olds Want Local Leaders to Prioritize Housing, Health Care Accessibility, & Quality Jobs

Explore the findings from the latest Young Residents Survey.

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Our Impact

1,400

Individuals Served Annually Across All of the Foundation initiatives

600+

Apprentices Placed Since 2022, with 91% of Apprentices Retained by Employer Post-Apprenticeship

90+

Business and Civic Leaders Engaging with Boston Public School Principals

Our Initiatives

Workforce & Talent Development

MA Apprentice Network
MA Apprentice Network

Massachusetts Apprentice Network

Launched in 2022, the Massachusetts Apprentice Network expands apprenticeship opportunities beyond the trades, convening partners across industries such as tech, advanced manufacturing, healthcare, and financial services to create new pathways for emerging talent.

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A photo of a crowded room, part of the BPS Principle Partners event.
A photo of a crowded room, part of the BPS Principle Partners event.

Partnership with Boston Public Schools

A well-designed partnership between the Boston business community and the public school system – one that provides for career-connected learning experiences, aligned skills development, and increased capacity for school leaders – is a critical element for educating Boston’s youth. Through our Principal Partners initiative and other employer engagement opportunities, the Chamber Foundation invites the Greater Boston business community to collaborate with Boston Public Schools leaders and their students to strengthen our communities and build the workforce of the future.

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Young Bostonians 2026
Young Bostonians 2026

Young Bostonians Collective

The Young Bostonians Collective curates unique experiences for young adults centered on community, culture, and connection. We bring people together in ways that feel intentional, welcoming, and relevant—whether you’re new to the region or deepening your roots here. An initiative of the Greater Boston Chamber Foundation, the Collective exists to help young talent feel at home in Greater Boston and choose to build their future here. If you’re an employer, connecting your early‑career team to the Collective gives them access to experiences that deepen their sense of belonging here.

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Economic Inclusion

Small Business Strong 2025
Small Business Strong 2025

Small Business Strong

Small Business Strong champions the more than 700,000 small businesses employing 1.4 million people across Massachusetts—enterprises that spark innovation, create jobs, and strengthen communities. Through the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce Foundation, the initiative provides practical, high‑impact support so small and microbusinesses can access the advocacy, resources, and relationships essential to building resilience and long‑term success.

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Pacesetters 2025
Pacesetters 2025

Pacesetters 

Through the Pacesetters initiative, the Chamber Foundation is developing an ecosystem of corporations and partners with the influence and buying power to transform systemic opportunity for small and local businesses in Massachusetts. By advancing responsible sourcing practices and spend with small, local businesses, Pacesetters is a runway for economic inclusion that strengthens our region’s economy.

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Latest from the Foundation

Press Release
Young Residents Survey

Chamber Foundation Shares Results of 2026 Young Residents Survey

The Chamber Foundation commissioned the 2026 Young Residents Survey to understand how employers and policymakers can retain young residents.
Young Bostonians Collective
Young Bostonians Collective

Night Out at the Aquarium

May 28, 20265:30pm7:30pmNew England Aquarium

Be among the very first to experience the launch of the Young Bostonians Collective, a new space for connection and community in the city. 
Series
Small Business Strong

Learning Series | How to Turn Daily Data Into Real Profit

Jun 10, 202612:00pm1:00pmVirtual

Build the skills to understand and track your key business metrics so you can interpret labor costs, expenses, and operational performance.

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

foundation 2025
foundation 2025

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