Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce

X Agency, our 2024 Small Business of the Year honoree for Cultural Excellence, proves that good work can truly transform lives. After partnering with X Agency, their first client was able to expand their team by 30 employees and provide raises for their staff, a testament to the success X Agency helped them achieve. This experience helped them realize the true impact of their mission: to help as many people as possible succeed. Listen as they discuss their commitment to empowering clients and creating a supportive, people-first workplace for their team. Learn more about X Agency:  https://xagency.com/ 

The Chamber’s President and CEO, Jim Rooney, will discuss the state of business in Massachusetts and the changing public policy environment. Jim will offer his thoughts on the significant policy issues facing the business community in 2025 and the Chamber’s important role in advocating for a thriving, dynamic business climate. Reflecting on both the strengths and the headwinds facing our economy, Jim will share the opportunities and challenges facing business leaders in the Commonwealth. Register for the event here: https://lnkd.in/e8z9yRPa

We would like to congratulate Eneida Roman on being the 2025 Pinnacle Awards honoree for Achievement in Management – Non-Profit. Eneida's entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to building bridges are a testament to her contributions and expertise as an attorney, organizational psychologist, and as co-founder of Amplify LatinX. Eneida has played a pivotal role in leading Amplify LatinX with unwavering conviction and cultural competence. She leads the organization by placing a strong emphasis on racial and ethnic equity, working tirelessly to create opportunities and drive purposeful progress for Latinos across sectors.  She continues to make significant strides in promoting diversity, inclusion, and empowerment, leaving a lasting impact on the lives and careers of women and Latinos nationwide. Learn more about this year’s honorees and join us in celebrating them at the 2025 #PinnacleAwards Luncheon on January 31: https://lnkd.in/e3SBqzhC Thank you to our sponsors for their generous support of the Pinnacle Awards. Presenting Sponsors: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, The TJX Companies, Inc., & Vineyard Offshore Supporting Sponsors: The Castle Group, Johnson & Johnson, & Insource Services, Inc. Past Honoree Sponsors: Deloitte & Suffolk Construction

Studio Luz Architects has been putting people first since its founding in 2002 in the basement of a Jamaica Plain apartment. Hear how they ensure the community has a voice in every project and exemplify how architecture can bring people together and build stronger, more inclusive spaces. We are proud to honor them as our 2024 Small Business of the Year honoree for Diversity & Inclusion! Learn more about Studio Luz Architects: https://www.studioluz.net/

A celebration unlike any other, the highly anticipated Pinnacle Awards Luncheon on January 31 will commemorate this year’s Pinnacle honorees. Every year, more than 1,200 attendees, including elected officials, business innovators, and next-gen leaders, convene to recognize and celebrate the achievements of these powerful leaders. Be in the room: https://lnkd.in/e3SBqzhC Thank you to our sponsors for their generous support of the Pinnacle Awards. Presenting Sponsors: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, The TJX Companies, Inc., & Vineyard Offshore Supporting Sponsors: The Castle Group, Johnson & Johnson, & Insource Services, Inc. Past Honoree Sponsors: Deloitte & Suffolk Construction

Employee turnover risk is at its highest since 2015, according to a recent survey by Gallup. Retaining top talent is critical for any organization's success and our Boston’s Future Leaders program is here to help. By equipping your leaders with the tools, experiences, and connections they need, this program not only enhances retention but also empowers them to shape a stronger, more innovative future for Boston. https://lnkd.in/e26Pqz9X

Rosemark Production , under the leadership of CEO Rose Staram, is our 2024 Small Business of the Year honoree for CEO Leadership. As women of color in event production, they are breaking barriers and are committed to creating opportunities for those who may not always have access to companies like theirs. Listen as Rose discusses how RoseMark is making an impact from community-focused events to producing historic moments like the inauguration of President Joe Biden. Learn more about RoseMark Production: https://lnkd.in/gF8GFrz3

Join us in congratulating the Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll on being the 2025 Pinnacle Awards honoree for Achievement in Management – Government. Kim Driscoll is the 73rd Lieutenant Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. She was sworn in on January 5, 2023, joining Governor Maura Healey in an historic series of firsts: Governor Healey is the first woman and first openly LGBTQ person elected Governor of Massachusetts, and together, Governor Healey and Lieutenant Governor Driscoll are the first all-women executive team to lead Massachusetts.  Exemplified by her extensive and successful career in local government, Lieutenant Governor Driscoll is focused on working with Governor Healey to create a forward-looking Commonwealth and communities that work for, empower, and include all who call Massachusetts home, as well as those who aspire to do so. Learn more about this year’s honorees and join us in celebrating them at the 2025 #PinnacleAwards Luncheon on January 31: https://lnkd.in/e3SBqzhC Thank you to our sponsors for their generous support of the Pinnacle Awards. Presenting Sponsors: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, The TJX Companies, Inc., & Vineyard Offshore Supporting Sponsors: The Castle Group, Johnson & Johnson, & Insource Services, Inc. Past Honoree Sponsors: Deloitte & Suffolk Construction

Last night, our President & CEO, Jim Rooney, joined a distinguished group of leaders at the Irish America Magazine Business 100 Awards Dinner in New York City. Held at the iconic Metropolitan Club, the evening celebrated Irish-American and Irish-born leaders who are shaping industries across the globe. We’re proud to see Jim recognized among some of the best and brightest in corporate America. Congratulations to all the honorees, and a special thank you to Irish America Magazine for hosting this inspiring event!  https://lnkd.in/gU_mqUve

Mike Holland, our Director of Workforce Development Strategy, recently spoke with the Boston Neighborhood Network Media about the latest developments in the Chamber Foundation’s Massachusetts Apprentice Network. Mike highlighted a key finding from employers: 92% of the Network’s apprentices are retained as full-time employees after completing their apprenticeships, demonstrating their hard work and loyalty to the organizations that invested in them. Learn more about the benefits of the apprenticeship model: https://lnkd.in/e-dwqjJw