Join us to deepen your understanding of diverse certifications, their benefits, and the resources available through the Supplier Diversity Office.
04/24/2025
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Zoom
Join us to learn about Senate President Spilka's recent actions and legislative impact.
05/07/2025
9:45am - 11:00am
The Westin Boston Seaport
This virtual event gives small business owners the chance to hear directly from procurement officers about opportunities to work with them.
05/29/2025
Virtual
Go deeper than basic DEI training to achieve higher productivity, satisfaction, and revenue growth with our new corporate workshop.
This program is in redevelopment. Click this page for DEI resources.
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.
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.
City Awake empowers young professionals in a variety of ways that encourages these rising leaders to stay invested in the region’s future success.
We are developing an ecosystem of corporations and partners with the influence and buying power to transform economic inclusion for minority business enterprises (MBEs).
Join us for our first Words of Wisdom dinner of the year featuring Callie Crossley, host & commentor at GBH.
04/16/2025
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce
Small businesses are the backbone of the Boston economy. Learn more about the resources available through the Chamber.
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.
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.
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.
Explore our mission and values to better understand how we are leading the business community forward.
Our member directory is your resource to discover, connect, and engage with Boston’s businesses from every industry and sector.
Vice President, Government Relations
Mission: The Climate & Energy Leadership Council convenes business and government leaders for dialogue, education, and advocacy on climate readiness and energy issues that impact employers. Council Co-Chairs: -Vikki Spruill, New England Aquarium -Jim Hunt, Eversource
Mission: The Financial Services Leadership Council works to identify competitiveness issues impacting the Greater Boston financial services industry, and then formulate policies to address those issues and work for their implementation by conveying our message to elected and appointed officials. Council Co-Chairs: -Thomas Samoluk, John Hancock -Lisa Murray, Citizens
Mission: The Future Tech Leadership Council will be a vehicle for member collaboration to ensure that the people, businesses, and government of Greater Boston can successfully leverage new technologies, such as machine learning, artificial intelligence, robotics, and quantum computing. Co-chairs: -Kleida Martiro, Glasswing Ventures -Ben Lavallee, Google
Mission: The Health Care & Life Sciences Leadership Council works with business and government leaders to engage in efforts to find health care cost solutions, and preserve our region’s leadership roles in the areas of care quality, research and innovation. Council Co-Chairs -Krina Patel, Biogen -Kristin Lewis, Point32Health
The Higher Education Leadership Council provides a direct link between higher education and businesses to identify and seize opportunities to build a diverse, adaptable workforce and to collaborate on the shared challenges the higher education industry faces as major employers in the region. Council Co-Chairs: -Marisa Kelly, Suffolk University -Paula Johnson, Wellesley College
Mission: The Hospitality & Tourism Leadership Council works to promote policies that will strengthen the region’s hospitality and tourism, and arts and culture industries, both of which contribute to our economy and make Greater Boston a leading global destination. Council Chairs: -Carrie Campbell, Boston Red Sox -David Colella, The Colonnade Hotel
Mission: The Public Policy & Government Relations Leadership Council works with city, state, and federal officials to create a competitive climate for the continued growth and success of Greater Boston’s employers. Council Co-Chairs: -Brian Dempsey, Dempsey & Associates -Pamela Everhart, Fidelity Investments
Mission: The Regional Real Estate Development Leadership Council works to promote the development of buildings, land, and open space in ways that maximize job creation and quality of life. Council Co-Chairs: -John Butterworth, Colliers International Boston -Travis McCready, JLL
Mission: The Talent Development & Retention Leadership Council works with government, business, and education leaders to promote education innovation, workforce training, and policies that attract, develop and retain a strong talent pipeline to meet industry and employer rapidly changing needs. Council Co-Chairs: -Marisa Lopez, Harvard University -Kerry Stakem, PwC
Mission: The Transportation & Infrastructure Leadership Council works to promote a safe and reliable transportation system at the city, region and statewide level to support the economic growth of Greater Boston and Massachusetts. Council Co-Chairs: -Michael Scott, Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP
Members of Leadership Councils serve two-year terms. Rotation of members happens every December. The staff lead will contact members upon the conclusion of their term.
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