Boston Chamber Public Policy
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Advocating for public policy that makes Greater Boston the best place for all businesses and all people to thrive. #mapoli #bospoli
Joined June 2022
New England business groups make push in D.C. to support federal research funding
bostonglobe.com
The Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce and New England Council met with officials this week as part of a multistate coalition.
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Job well done by our friends at @naiopma and @tamaracsmall for their advocacy leadership on this issue.
Read the full statement below from our President & CEO, @Boston_Rooney, in support of Governor Healey's streamlined approval process for housing development ⤵️
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Read the full statement below from our President & CEO, @Boston_Rooney, in support of Governor Healey's streamlined approval process for housing development ⤵️
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Boston—TODAY is the Preliminary Election! 🗳️ This is where the real change begins. Polls are open until 7:00AM – 8:00PM Vote now → https://t.co/dWIXKuui15
#GoVoteBoston #BostonPoli #ElectionDay
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🚨 4 days to go, Boston! Boston’s Preliminary Election is your chance to help decide who makes it to the final ballot. 🗳️ Learn about the candidates → https://t.co/dWIXKuui15
#GoVoteBoston #BostonPoli
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Our President & CEO @Boston_Rooney is featured in @statehousenews, reflecting on 10 years leading @bostonchamber and the work ahead. Read the article to learn more about the Chamber’s policy priorities & advocacy. #mapoli
https://t.co/rNC7YhBJU7
statehousenews.com
Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce CEO Jim Rooney reflects on his decade leading the business group, "competitive complacency" plaguing Massachusetts, and why he thinks tax policy should be top of
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‘We’re here to create jobs’: Greater Boston Chamber boss Jim Rooney looks back at 10 years
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"One of the things I’m blessed with in this job is access to a board and business leaders in Boston that collectively have seen it all," Greater Boston Chamber CEO Jim Rooney said.
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Hear our President & CEO @Boston_Rooney share insights about the economy on @WCVB's On the Record: https://t.co/ELoZKrzaPi
wcvb.com
Jim Rooney, the president and CEO of the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce, said that President Donald Trump's policies are causing uncertainty in the business community.
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Our CEO @Boston_Rooney joined @wbz's Jon Keller to discuss the MA economy, including stalled job creation & threats to research funding. Watch the segment to learn about the Chamber's national Business for Federal Research Funding coalition: https://t.co/fu0kXdSWT8
cbsnews.com
When it comes to the Massachusetts economy, the news just keeps getting worse.
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The House is committed to making the Commonwealth more affordable for our residents. Thanks to the @bostonchamber for inviting me to speak with you all about the work that we’re doing to achieve that goal.
Speaker @RonMariano celebrates the many accomplishments of last session. “There is still a lot work to be done in order to make MA an affordable place for folks to advance their careers, start a business, & raise a family." #MApoli
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Families can’t budget. Businesses can’t invest. Workers can’t plan for their retirement. Donald Trump should be focused on lowering costs, not holding our economy hostage.
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Don't miss our #TransportationFirst conversation on April 15 where @Jfh (@CityofBoston), @_KateDineen (@ABetterCity), & @Boston_Rooney will discuss local transportation solutions. Register for free⬇️ https://t.co/yvCSOhgVyR
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Spent the morning with 700 #GreaterBoston leaders with the @bostonchamber and @MassGovernor Maura Healey at the Government Affairs Forum. Appreciate the Governor for being so generous with her time and getting everyone excited about what is to come for Team Massachusetts!
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Teamwork has always been important to me — and Massachusetts has one of the best teams in the game. Our world-class universities, hospitals and companies make us stronger, and will be an important part of how we move forward as a state. Thanks for having me, @bostonchamber!
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Thank you @MassGovernor Maura Healey for joining our @bostonchamber Government Affairs Forum this morning to speak to 700 business and community leaders. We are grateful for the continued partnership with the Healey- Driscoll administration.
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We are excited to welcome @MassGovernor Healey for her annual address to the Chamber community as the 73rd Governor of Massachusetts. Follow along for live updates about her impactful work. #MAPoli
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“Residents, commuters & the business community have been eager for results, & GM Eng and his leadership team should be commended for their extensive efforts to improve our system as well as for the internal culture shift that has empowered the T’s workforce.” - @Boston_Rooney
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“Every person in MA deserves transportation that is reliable & safe, and our economy needs people, services & products to move efficiently to be competitive. The success of @MBTA’s Track Improvement Program moved us closer to those goals.”- @Boston_Rooney
https://t.co/sIUfKKCwyG
mass.gov
MBTA’s Track Improvement Program removed 220+ speed restrictions and replaced 250,000+ feet of rail, saving riders 2.4 million minutes every weekday and generating $1 million per day in economic...
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Yesterday, the Chamber was proud to attend the launch of the Massachusetts AI Hub. Thank you, @MassGovernor Healey, for leveraging the Mass Leads Act to ensure that MA is a global leader in AI innovation. #mapoli @MassEOTSS Read the press release: https://t.co/mBKnV3UqYd
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Join us on January 22 for the free Massachusetts Business Outlook 2025 event. Our President & CEO @Boston_Rooney will discuss the state of business and public policy environment in the Commonwealth. #mapoli #bospoli Register today: https://t.co/PDjhjsowC9
bostonchamber.com
Hear from James E. Rooney about the state of the economy, and how it all matters to businesses, residents, and policymakers.
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