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          This event will explore why in-game advertising is becoming the next big advertising channel and how companies can tap into the gaming ad space.

          03/28/2023

          5:30pm - 7:30pm

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          2023 Government Affairs Forum: Ronald J. Mariano, Massachusetts Speaker of the House

          Thank you for joining us for our second Government Affairs forum of the year that featured Ronald J. Mariano, Massachusetts Speaker of the House.

          03/30/2023

          9:45am - 11:00am

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          2023 Fierce Urgency of Now Festival

          The Fierce Urgency of Now Festival brings Boston’s diverse young professionals together with business leaders, organizations and their peers to build connection, advance careers and ignite positive change.

          09/12/2023 -

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          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.

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          For more than 25 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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          Through MITX (the Massachusetts Innovation and Technology Exchange), we’re building valuable connections between the people and ideas behind technology and its impact on the future of customer experiences, all to create a community that’s finding tomorrow’s solutions together.

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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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          03/27/2023

          9:30am - 11:00am

          Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce

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          BIMA
          BIMA: Gaming’s Present & Future: Creativity, Attention, and Social Connection

          This event will explore why in-game advertising is becoming the next big advertising channel and how companies can tap into the gaming ad space.

          03/28/2023

          5:30pm - 7:30pm

          Mediahub

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          2023 Government Affairs Forum: Ronald J. Mariano, Massachusetts Speaker of the House

          Thank you for joining us for our second Government Affairs forum of the year that featured Ronald J. Mariano, Massachusetts Speaker of the House.

          03/30/2023

          9:45am - 11:00am

          Colonnade Hotel

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  • Learning & Development
        • Learning & Development

          • Overview
          • Call for Nominations
          • Resources
        • 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.

          Read More
          How to Be an LGBTQIA+ Ally in the Workplace

          Expand your DEI professional development with a virtual workshop focused specifically on LGBTQIA+ identities and inclusion.

          Read More
  • Economic Inclusion
        • Economic Inclusion

          • Overview
          • Economic Inclusion Committee
          • Fierce Urgency of Now Festival
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          Economic Inclusion
          Economic Inclusion

          Our Economic Inclusion Committee provides strategic support around research, policies, and programs that are focused on building equal opportunity.

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          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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          Fierce Urgency of Now Festival
          2023 Fierce Urgency of Now Festival

          The Fierce Urgency of Now Festival brings Boston’s diverse young professionals together with business leaders, organizations and their peers to build connection, advance careers and ignite positive change.

          09/12/2023 -

          09/15/2023

          Greater Boston

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          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.

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          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.

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          Women’s Network

          For more than 25 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
          MITX

          Through MITX (the Massachusetts Innovation and Technology Exchange), we’re building valuable connections between the people and ideas behind technology and its impact on the future of customer experiences, all to create a community that’s finding tomorrow’s solutions together.

          Read More
          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).

          Read More
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          We support small business through public policy initiatives, events designed to connect small businesses in Greater Boston to their peers and established business leaders, professional development offerings, and free small business advising.

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City Awake: Empowering Boston’s Rising Thought Leaders & Changemakers

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The Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce's Premier Young Professional Platform

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

The curriculum includes:
  • An intimate speaker series
  • Volunteer opportunities and networking gatherings
  • Civic engagement experiences
  • Award ceremonies
  • A week-long festival dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion
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Why Join the City Awake Community?

Who<br />We Are
Who
We Are

The premier young professional platform that awakens and empowers the city's next generation of thought leaders and change makers.

What<br />We Do
What
We Do

Involve and activate their voices in local issues, ultimately encouraging the next generation to stay vested in the region's future success.

How<br />We Do It
How
We Do It

Monthly programming on civic engagement, words of wisdom events, volunteer sign-ups, networking nights, or diversity, equity, and inclusion programming.

Who<br />We Reach
Who
We Reach

Individuals navigating the early stages of their career and looking to participate in flexible programming that educates, inspires, and connects.

City Awake Programs

Speaker Series

Our speaker series events invite next-gen leaders to participate in informative discussions with leaders from a variety of sectors and backgrounds. Featured speakers share their stories, offer insights, answer audience questions, and provide words of wisdom in a casual and energetic setting.

Social Experiences

Our social activations offer exciting opportunities for young professionals to connect with each other, local restaurants, small businesses, and nonprofits in the Greater Boston area. Through volunteering and networking, individuals will have the chance to try new places and meet new people.

Civic Engagement

Young professionals will be encouraged to deepen their roots to their community and learn the power of their voice through non-partisan gatherings. Individuals from all industries are encouraged to participate.

Ten Outstanding Young Leaders

Each year, City Awake honors 10 of the region’s emerging young leaders from the public, private, and nonprofit sectors who demonstrate a commitment to improving the overall well-being of Boston and its residents.

Fierce Urgency of Now Festival

The F.U.N. festival brings Boston’s young professionals together with business leaders, organizations, and their peers to build connections, advance careers, and ignite positive change. This festival enables young professionals across Boston to connect, thrive, and feel included in the community.

F.U.N. Lives On

Extended from our Fierce Urgency of Now Festival, F.U.N. Lives On highlights key elements from the festival. Event formats vary, but the events themselves focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion as they celebrate Boston’s diverse cultures, neighborhoods, and leaders.

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BIMA: Gaming’s Present & Future: Creativity, Attention, and Social Connection

Mar 28, 20235:30pm - 7:30pmMediahub

This event will explore why in-game advertising is becoming the next big advertising channel and how companies can tap into the gaming ad space.
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City Awake: Fireside Chat with Councilor Ruthzee Louijeune

Apr 03, 20235:00pm - 7:00pmGreater Boston Chamber of Commerce

Young professionals from the Greater Boston area are invited to join us for an intimate conversation with Councilor Ruthzee Louijeune as she shares her civic and leadership journey in Boston.
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Fierce Urgency of Now Festival

2023 Fierce Urgency of Now Festival

Sep 12, 2023 - Sep 15, 2023Greater Boston

The Fierce Urgency of Now Festival brings Boston’s diverse young professionals together with business leaders, organizations and their peers to build connection, advance careers and ignite positive change.
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Ten Outstanding Young Leaders Awards

Ten Outstanding Young Leaders (TOYL) Awards is about Boston’s present and, more importantly, Boston’s future. Congratulations to our 2022 TOYL Honorees!
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What is the Fierce Urgency of Now Festival?

Fierce Urgency of Now is a decentralized five-day festival with 30+ events hosted by organizations and businesses across Greater Boston.

Get Involved

  • Signing up to be a Fierce Urgency of Now Event host

    Each year, City Awake hosts the multi-day Fierce Urgency of Now festival in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Volunteer to host an event to inspire conversations that champion equity and inclusion.

    Learn More & Apply
  • Nominating yourself or someone for TOYL

    Each year, we honor ten of the region’s emerging young leaders from the public, private, and nonprofit sectors who have demonstrated a commitment to improving the civic and business environment and the quality of life in Greater Boston. Nominations for this award may be made by both Chamber member and non-member organizations. Nominees must be under 40 years old and live and/or work in Greater Boston for 1+ year(s). The nomination process begins each year in late summer.

  • Viewing our Advisory Board list

    Our Advisory Board is a diverse, collaborative group of next-gen leaders from Greater Boston Chamber member organizations who serve as a resource to our team, help inform our programming decisions, and offer insights into the key issues we should tackle.

    Meet Our Advisory Board

Advisory Board Member Spotlight

Blair Hollis

Director of Development, Boston Ballet

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Manager, Airport Standards & Programs, JetBlue

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Rutba Shivani

Operations Lead, Accenture

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