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Chamber Foundation Welcomes Bank of America as Funder of Small Business Strong Learning Series
Innovative Partnership Highlights a Shares Commitment to Economic Inclusion, Workforce Development, and a Stronger Small Business Ecosystem
BOSTON, MA —The Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce Foundation is pleased to welcome Bank of America as the corporate funder for the 2026 Small Business Strong Learning Series, a year-long slate of free, in‑person and virtual educational sessions designed to support small business leaders.
Through this partnership, The Chamber Foundation and Bank of America will deliver free monthly learning opportunities that equip entrepreneurs with practical tools, expert insights, and connections to help their businesses grow and thrive. This partnership reflects a shared commitment to economic inclusion, workforce development, and strengthening the small business ecosystem across the Commonwealth. Bank of America and the Chamber Foundation will celebrate this new partnership at the Bank of America Business Owner Report Kick-Off Event on March 24, 9am – 11am, at Bank of America, 100 Federal Street.
“Bank of America is proud to support the Small Business Strong Learning Series and to continue our work alongside President Jim Rooney and the Chamber Foundation. Innovative initiatives and partnerships like this one are how we can collectively champion entrepreneurs with access to transformative resources and networks,” said Miceal Chamberlain, President of Massachusetts, and Vice Chair of the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.
“Small businesses are a vital pillar of our region’s economy. When they succeed, our entire Commonwealth is stronger and more resilient. We are grateful for this partnership with Miceal and Bank of America and our Chamber Foundation that allows this new and free Small Business Strong Learning Series to reach leaders and workers throughout our local, small business community,” said James E. Rooney, President & CEO of the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce.
Throughout the year, the Chamber Foundation and Bank of America will lead sessions covering a variety of topics including tax preparation, operational efficiency, pitching corporate buyers, retirement planning, and exit strategies. Details for upcoming events will be available on the Chamber Foundation’s events page.
About Bank of America
Bank of America is one of the world’s leading financial institutions, serving individual consumers, small and middle-market businesses and large corporations with a full range of banking, investing, asset management and other financial and risk management products and services. The company provides unmatched convenience in the United States, serving nearly 70 million clients with approximately 3,600 retail financial centers, approximately 15,000 ATMs (automated teller machines) and award-winning digital banking with approximately 59 million verified digital users. Bank of America is a global leader in wealth management, corporate and investment banking and trading across a broad range of asset classes, serving corporations, governments, institutions and individuals around the world. Bank of America offers industry-leading support to approximately 4 million small business households through a suite of innovative, easy-to-use online products and services. The company serves clients through operations across the United States, its territories and more than 35 countries. Bank of America Corporation stock (NYSE: BAC) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange. For more Bank of America news, including dividend announcements and other important information, visit the Bank of America newsroom and register for news email alerts.
About the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce Foundation
Founded in 1984, the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce Foundation (the “Chamber Foundation”) transforms 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.
About Small Business Strong
Small Business Strong is the Chamber Foundation’s leading technical assistance initiative that revitalizes and fortifies small businesses, especially women and minority owned enterprises, through expedited, pro-bono resources. Small Business Strong has served more than 3,600 businesses, preserved nearly 10,000 jobs, and bolstered the health of the region’s small businesses to create an inclusive, dynamic economy.
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