Join us for our installment of the Pacesetters Doing Business series featuring Boston Planning and Development Agency on December 7, 2023.
12/07/2023
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Virtual
Jenny Holaday will share her journey into leadership as President of Encore Boston Harbor and first woman to run a casino in Massachusetts.
12/13/2023
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Encore Boston Harbor
Step into Winter Wonderland at our BIMA Holiday Gala. Gather your digital media and marketing peers for a night of networking and entertainment.
12/14/2023
6:30pm - 9:30pm
InterContinental Boston
Designed for mid-level managers and supervisors, this new certificate program addresses workplace well-being through unique, innovative, and actionable methods.
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.
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).
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 -
09/16/2023
Greater Boston
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 nearly 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.
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.
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.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. has contributed meaningful impact to the world. Every year, we celebrate his vision, courage, and influence as we honor his commitment to civil rights. MLK JR. Day is an important time to pause and reflect on the continuation of his legacy while also thinking of ways to keep making our communities and world a better, more equitable place for all. For this January 16 holiday, here are five ways to educate, motivate, and celebrate!
Education will never go out of style! This MLK JR. Day, visit your local bookstore or library branch and peruse their Dr. King section. You’ll be sure to find great selections of literature that explore the Reverend’s life from childhood to adulthood. Consider purchasing books for the younger people in your life. It’s important that children and adults alike learn real history, discuss the lessons, and ask lingering questions that encourage continued education. Watching Dr. King’s speeches is a great way to accompany the books. While the “I Have a Dream” speech on Washington is the most famous, consider researching and discovering the many other motivational and inspirational words and works of the Baptist Reverend.
January 16 doubles as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day and a National Day of Service. MLK JR. Day is the only federal holiday designated as a National Day of Service to encourage all Americans to center community, togetherness, and acts of service. This day is the perfect opportunity for friends, families, neighbors, or colleagues to gather and volunteer their time at non-profit organizations, shelters, food banks, or health centers.
This upcoming long weekend is an excellent opportunity to visit an MLK JR. Memorial site or attend a themed art show. MLK JR. Memorials can be found all over the U.S. in states such as Washington D.C., Georgia, Alabama, and California. If you’re planning to stay local, the unveiling of “The Embrace” Memorial is happening today, January 13, at 1 PM, on the Boston Common. The bronze sculpture of an embrace shared between Dr. King and his wife Coretta Scott King has been five years in the making. This installation is a game changer for the city of Boston that is sure to continue the necessary conversations around social justice, race, and equity.
MLK JR. Day presents an opportunity to discover and support Black-owned businesses. Don’t start and stop there, you can make the effort to center BIPOC, women-owned and small businesses all year long. Creating impact means change at every level, and that includes the power of purchase and funding. This year, contribute to the success of businesses that need your support the most. This is one sure way to create lasting impact and true equity in your community and city.
Getting involved in social justice does not have to be overwhelming. From neighborhood groups, churches, schools, workplaces, and online spaces, there are various causes and movements to learn about and support. The best way to start is to decide what you are the most passionate about, how you can create change, and how the solutions will create positive effects. Supporting a movement or cause can be amplifying others’ voices and platforms, signing online petitions, joining a march, or donating funds.
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