{"id":39530,"date":"2025-03-14T14:55:33","date_gmt":"2025-03-14T14:55:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/?post_type=thought-leadership&#038;p=39530"},"modified":"2025-03-27T19:49:06","modified_gmt":"2025-03-27T19:49:06","slug":"new-englands-largest-womens-network-cultivating-community-impact","status":"publish","type":"thought-leadership","link":"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/thought-leadership\/new-englands-largest-womens-network-cultivating-community-impact\/","title":{"rendered":"New England\u2019s Largest Women\u2019s Network: Cultivating Community Impact\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<style> .banner:before {\r\n        background: linear-gradient(0deg,rgba(0,0,0,.5),rgba(0,0,0,.5)) !important;\r\n    }<\/style><div id=\"ra_id_1678124236\" class=\"banner  standard lazyload\" style=\"background-image:inherit\" data-bg-image=\"url(https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/wnet-blog-hero-2.jpg)\">\r\n        <div class=\"container  banner-container text-Center\">\r\n            <div class=\"row center-items\">\r\n                                \r\n                <div class=\"col-lg-10 \"  >\r\n                                            <!-- <p class=\"label special-label\" tabindex=\"0\"><\/p> -->\r\n                    \r\n                    <h1 class=\"underline-text white  required\" tabindex=\"0\">\r\n                        New England\u2019s Largest Women\u2019s Network: Cultivating Community Impact\u00a0                    <\/h1>\r\n                                            <div class=\"xyz\" tabindex=\"0\"><p><\/p><\/div>\r\n                        <div class=\"banner_event\">\r\n                            <span tabindex=\"0\">March 14, 2025<\/span>                                        <span  class=\"author-text\" tabindex=\"0\">Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce<\/span>\r\n                                                            <\/div>\r\n                    <div class=\"banner-btn-wrapper\">\r\n                                                                                <\/div>\r\n                        <!-- <a href=\"#\">Link<\/a>\r\n                        <a class=\"arrow-link\" href=\"#\">Link<\/a>\r\n                        <a class=\"external-link\" href=\"#\">External Link<\/a>\r\n                        <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"#\">More<\/a> -->\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\njQuery(document).ready(function($){\r\n    setTimeout(function () {\r\n        console.log('here');\r\n\t\t$('#_youtube-iframe-wrapper').show();\r\n\t}, 2000);\r\n});\r\n<\/script>\n\n<style>\r\n    .cta-btn-wrapper{margin-bottom:2rem;margin-top:-10px;}\r\n<\/style>\r\n<section class=\"wysiwyg_block\">\r\n    <div class=\"container\">\r\n        <div class=\"row\">\r\n            <div class=\"col-lg-8\">\r\n            \r\n            <p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Women\u2019s History Month is a dedicated time to acknowledge and celebrate the achievements and contributions of women throughout history. For women professionals and allies in Greater Boston, it\u2019s also an opportunity to reflect and look inwards on our own successes, while exploring new ways to enrich our careers and community. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559731&quot;:720,&quot;335559740&quot;:480}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For over 30 years, the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/networks\/womens-network\/\">Women\u2019s Network<\/a> has connected, advanced, and celebrated women professionals in Greater Boston and beyond. Bringing together more than 3,000 professionals from all career levels, backgrounds, and industries, it is the largest network of women professionals in New England.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559731&quot;:720,&quot;335559740&quot;:480}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Growing extensively by the year, the Women&#8217;s Network&#8217;s wealth of resources, networking events, and professional development opportunities continue to be a contributing factor in the success of many influential women leaders. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Advisory Board member, Carol Ruiz of Point32Health, gives\u00a0a glimpse of what it\u2019s\u00a0means to be\u00a0part of the network: <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cYou get to connect and meet other amazing leaders, expand your network, and really learn about emerging trends that are happening in the community and topics that you can bring back to your workplace and your personal life.\u201d <\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559731&quot;:720,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:480}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW220479114 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW220479114 BCX0\">In this blog, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW220479114 BCX0\">we\u2019ll<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW220479114 BCX0\"> delve into the core pillars <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW220479114 BCX0\">th<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW220479114 BCX0\">at make the Chamber\u2019s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW220479114 BCX0\"> Women\u2019s Network<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW220479114 BCX0\"> the most impactful of New England, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW220479114 BCX0\">exploring how each contributes to the gr<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW220479114 BCX0\">owth and empowerment of its members.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW220479114 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559731&quot;:720,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:480}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n  \r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"860\" height=\"560\" data-src=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/wnet-blog-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39534 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 860px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 860\/560;width:708px;height:auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/wnet-blog-3.jpg 860w, https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/wnet-blog-3-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/wnet-blog-3-150x98.jpg 150w, https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/wnet-blog-3-768x500.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 860px) 100vw, 860px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<style>\r\n    .cta-btn-wrapper{margin-bottom:2rem;margin-top:-10px;}\r\n<\/style>\r\n<section class=\"wysiwyg_block\">\r\n    <div class=\"container\">\r\n        <div class=\"row\">\r\n            <div class=\"col-lg-8\">\r\n            \r\n            <h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Speaker Series: Expanding Networks<\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Through our speaker series, members hear from influential women in Greater Boston, as they discuss their professional journeys, relevant issues, and industry trends involving working women and the business community. In addition, these events offer the chance to network with like-minded professionals and build lasting connections.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559731&quot;:720,&quot;335559740&quot;:480}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Speaker Series\u00a0prioritize bridging together diverse audiences, ranging in size from intimate gatherings to large-scale forums. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Whether you\u2019re an emerging leader, a seasoned professional, or someone seeking inspiration in your own professional journey, these events offer something valuable for everyone.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/event\/calendar\/?_upcoming=upcoming&amp;_network=womens-network\">event calendar<\/a> for upcoming Speaker Series events.<\/p>\n  \r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"860\" height=\"560\" data-src=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/wnet-blog-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39533 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 860px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 860\/560;width:708px;height:auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/wnet-blog-2.jpg 860w, https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/wnet-blog-2-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/wnet-blog-2-150x98.jpg 150w, https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/wnet-blog-2-768x500.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 860px) 100vw, 860px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<style>\r\n    .cta-btn-wrapper{margin-bottom:2rem;margin-top:-10px;}\r\n<\/style>\r\n<section class=\"wysiwyg_block\">\r\n    <div class=\"container\">\r\n        <div class=\"row\">\r\n            <div class=\"col-lg-8\">\r\n            \r\n            <h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">The Pinnacle Awards:\u00a0Celebrating Leadership<\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Each year, the Chamber\u2019s annual <a href=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/events\/2025-pinnacle-awards\/\">Pinnacle Awards<\/a> convenes more than 1,200 business professionals to celebrate the achievements of nine dynamic women leaders and their contributions to the community. The event draws attendees from all industries, including elected officials, business innovators, and next-gen leaders.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559731&quot;:720,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:480}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Experiencing Pinnacle, celebrating, and drawing inspiration from the honorees&#8217; speeches emphasizes the Women\u2019s Network&#8217;s mission to acknowledge women professionals while cultivating opportunities for connection, advancement, and celebration.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Susan Esper, Board Chair of Women&#8217;s Network from 2017 through 2019, expressed how the network and events like Pinnacle often inspired her through shared stories of<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> &#8220;commitment, courage, passion and aspirations for the impact they wanted to make not only in their workplace, but also our community.\u201d<\/span><\/i> <span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559731&quot;:720,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:480}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Pinnacle continues to be an unparalleled event,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0driven by its inspiring attendees who, as Susan noted, strive to enrich their workplaces as well as the community.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559731&quot;:720,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:480}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Take a look at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/greaterbostonchamber\/albums\/72177720323628716\">photo album<\/a> from this year&#8217;s Pinnacle Awards!<\/p>\n  \r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"860\" height=\"560\" data-src=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/wnet-blog-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39532 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 860px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 860\/560;width:708px;height:auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/wnet-blog-1.jpg 860w, https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/wnet-blog-1-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/wnet-blog-1-150x98.jpg 150w, https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/wnet-blog-1-768x500.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 860px) 100vw, 860px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<style>\r\n    .cta-btn-wrapper{margin-bottom:2rem;margin-top:-10px;}\r\n<\/style>\r\n<section class=\"wysiwyg_block\">\r\n    <div class=\"container\">\r\n        <div class=\"row\">\r\n            <div class=\"col-lg-8\">\r\n            \r\n            <h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">WLP: Advancing Professional Development<\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As part of Women\u2019s Network, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/programs\/womens-leadership-program\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Women\u2019s Leadership Program<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> (WLP)<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> is a leading professional development opportunity with over 1,400 alumni in the last 15 years. WLP empowers women professionals to propel their careers to the next level, while working to create conditions for other women to thrive. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Participants learn directly from expert faculty at the Simmons University Institute for Inclusive Leadership and receive a comprehensive leadership toolkit. This toolkit combines academic knowledge, practical skills, and valuable connections, preparing graduates to excel as leaders in their industries.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559731&quot;:720,&quot;335559740&quot;:480}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">WLP graduates report leaving the program with increased confidence in the workplace and noticeable growth in fundamental areas of leadership, including advocating for themselves and others, leading teams and networking, and public speaking. 2023 Women\u2019s Leadership Program graduate, Kaitlyn Kirkaldy of Zipcar, shared how it\u2019s important to \u201c<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">break out of your day to day at work, to talk to new people and to get exposed to other women doing really cool, interesting things.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you or someone you know identifies as self-motivated, high performing, and committed to contributing to gender equality in the workplace, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/programs\/womens-leadership-program\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">early nominations are now open!<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:480}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">The New England Board Ready Women Program: Strengthening Professional Ties<\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The New England Board Ready Women Program, co-sponsored with Deloitte, is an educational networking program created for senior female executives interested in public company boards or directorship. Members of the program learn through interactive workshops focusing on topics such as shareholder activism and legal considerations of board membership.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:480}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n  \r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"860\" height=\"560\" data-src=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/wnet-blog-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39535 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 860px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 860\/560;width:708px;height:auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/wnet-blog-4.jpg 860w, https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/wnet-blog-4-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/wnet-blog-4-150x98.jpg 150w, https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/wnet-blog-4-768x500.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 860px) 100vw, 860px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<style>\r\n    .cta-btn-wrapper{margin-bottom:2rem;margin-top:-10px;}\r\n<\/style>\r\n<section class=\"wysiwyg_block\">\r\n    <div class=\"container\">\r\n        <div class=\"row\">\r\n            <div class=\"col-lg-8\">\r\n            \r\n            <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">With a variety of events and programs, the Women\u2019s Network\u00a0provides an interconnected space for women professionals and male allies to uplift and connect with one another. It\u2019s the go-to community to gain inspiration and grow your professional network in the Greater Boston area. Become a part of the community today and begin collaborating, conversing, and celebrating each other\u2019s success together &#8212; making Greater Boston the best place for professional women to thrive!<\/span><\/p>\n  \r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\n\n\r\n<div class=\"people-spotlight three-up\" id=\"ra_id_1678135702\">\r\n    <div class=\"container\">\r\n        <div class=\"three-up-heading-wrap\">\r\n        <h4 tabindex=\"0\">You May Also Be Interested In       \r\n        <\/h4> \r\n                <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"row three-up-slider\">\r\n            <div class=\"col-lg-4 item\"><div class=\"content-wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/news-insights\/?_news_insight=thought-leadership&#038;_network=womens-network\"><h5 tabindex=\"0\" class=\"cat\">Women&#8217;s Network<\/h5><\/a><div tabindex=\"0\" class=\"people-img avtar ratio ratio-16x9\"><img decoding=\"async\" tabindex=\"0\" class=\"avtar lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/whm-blog-3.jpg\" alt=\"Women's History Month in Greater Boston\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 860px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 860\/560;\" \/><\/div><h3 tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"hightlight\">Celebrating Women&#8217;s History Month: Spotlight on Women-Owned Businesses in Boston<\/span><\/h3><p class=\"special-label\"><\/p><div class = \"desc\">Discover the women-owned businesses that are making an impact in Greater Boston and celebrate their contributions this Women&#8217;s History Month.<\/div><div class=\"link-wrapper\"><a tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/thought-leadership\/celebrating-womens-history-month-spotlight-on-women-owned-businesses-in-boston\/\" class = \"stretched-link\">Read Now<\/a><img decoding=\"async\" tabindex=\"0\" alt=\"arrow-go\"\r\n 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\/><\/div><h3 tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"hightlight\">Chamber Announces Nine Greater Boston Leaders as 2025 Pinnacle Award Honorees<\/span><\/h3><p class=\"special-label\"><\/p><div class = \"desc\">The Chamber&#8217;s Women\u2019s Network is announces the 2025 Pinnacle Awards, honoring nine outstanding women professionals in the Commonwealth.<\/div><div class=\"link-wrapper\"><a tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/press-release\/chamber-announces-nine-greater-boston-leaders-as-2025-pinnacle-award-honorees\/\" class = \"stretched-link\">Read Now<\/a><img decoding=\"async\" tabindex=\"0\" alt=\"arrow-go\"\r\n                                data-src=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/themes\/bostonchamber\/assets\/images\/linkedinarrow.svg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"col-lg-4 item\"><div class=\"content-wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/news-insights\/?_news_insight=thought-leadership\"><h5 tabindex=\"0\" class=\"cat\">Thought Leadership<\/h5><\/a><div tabindex=\"0\" class=\"people-img avtar ratio ratio-16x9\"><img decoding=\"async\" tabindex=\"0\" class=\"avtar lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/wnet-blog-image.jpg\" alt=\"Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce Thought Leadership -- Women in Business: Leadership Lessons to Take Into 2025\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 650px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 650\/400;\" \/><\/div><h3 tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"hightlight\">Women in Business: Leadership Lessons to Take Into 2025\u00a0<\/span><\/h3><p class=\"special-label\"><\/p><div class = \"desc\">In this blog, explore lessons from Women\u2019s Network, including purposeful 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