{"id":40547,"date":"2025-07-14T15:32:51","date_gmt":"2025-07-14T15:32:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/?page_id=40547"},"modified":"2026-01-29T19:49:53","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T19:49:53","slug":"our-initiatives","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/foundation\/our-initiatives\/","title":{"rendered":"Chamber Foundation Initiatives"},"content":{"rendered":"<style> .banner:before {\r\n        background: linear-gradient(0deg,rgba(0,0,0,0.5),rgba(0,0,0,0.5)) !important;\r\n    }<\/style><div id=\"ra_id_1647026381\" class=\"banner  standard lazyload\" style=\"background-image:inherit\" data-bg-image=\"url(https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/foundation-herp.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-7\"  >\r\n                                            <p class=\"label special-label\" tabindex=\"0\">Chamber Foundation<\/p>\r\n                                                <!-- <p class=\"label special-label\" tabindex=\"0\"><\/p> -->\r\n                    \r\n                    <h1 class=\"underline-text white \" tabindex=\"0\">\r\n                        Our Initiatives                    <\/h1>\r\n                                            <div class=\"xyz\" tabindex=\"0\"><p><\/p><\/div>\r\n                        <div class=\"banner_event\">\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    .btn:hover:after {\r\n        transform: scaleX(1.05);\r\n    }\r\n<\/style>\r\n<div class=\"people-spotlight text-person \" id=\"ra_id_1647026660\">\r\n    <div class=\"container\">\r\n        <div class=\"row\">           \r\n            \t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-lg-9\">\r\n                <div class=\"\">\r\n                                            <h3 tabindex=\"0\">Connecting Greater Boston through inclusive networks that advance talent, entrepreneurship, and opportunity.<\/h3>\r\n                                            <div tabindex=\"0\" class=\"text_description\">As the Chamber\u2019s 501(c)(3) nonprofit arm, the <a href=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/foundation\/\">Chamber Foundation<\/a> expands economic opportunity by cultivating talent and supporting small businesses\u2014creating a more inclusive economy where all Greater Boston residents can thrive. \r\n<br><br>\r\nOur initiatives center around two key priorities\u2014<b>Workforce &amp; Talent Development<\/b> and <b>Economic Inclusion<\/b>\u2014strengthening Greater Boston\u2019s role as a vibrant, inclusive hub for innovation and opportunity.<\/div>\r\n                        \r\n                                        <div class=\"btn-wrapper\">\r\n                                            <a tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/newsletter-signup\/\" class=\"btn primary-cta btn-arrow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span>Stay Updated<\/a>\r\n                                            <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"col-lg-3\">\r\n                    <div class=\"\">\r\n                                                                <h4>Questions? Contact us.<\/h4>\r\n                                                            \t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\"  tabindex=\"0\" class=\"avtar ratio ratio-4x3 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/amber-headshot-new.jpg\" alt=\"Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce Staff\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 480px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 480\/330;\">\r\n                                        <h5 tabindex=\"0\" >Amber  Haskell <\/h5>\r\n                    <p  tabindex=\"0\" class=\"special-label company role_job_tile\">VP and Chamber Foundation Executive Director<\/p>\r\n                    <p  tabindex=\"0\" class=\"special-label company\">Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce<\/p>                    <div class=\"wrapper-links\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t                        <a class=\"btn secondary-cta btn-arrow\" href=\"mailto:info@gbccfoundation.org\" tabindex=\"-1\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span>Email Amber <\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t                    <\/div>\r\n                    \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n                                        \r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\n\n<div id=\"ra_id_1647026865\"  class=\"section media-text \">\r\n    <div class=\"container\">\r\n        <div class=\"row right\">\r\n            <div class=\"col-lg-6\">\r\n                <div class=\"media-wrapper\">\r\n                    <div id=\"media-text-desktop\" class=\"media-lightbox\">\r\n        <div class=\"item  ratio ratio-16x9\" tabindex=\"0\" ><img decoding=\"async\" tabindex=\"0\" data-src=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/city-awake-2025.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"media-img lazyload\" data-caption=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 860px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 860\/560;\"><\/div>\r\n        <\/div>                    <div id=\"media-text-mobile\" class=\"media-lightbox\">\r\n        <div class=\"item  ratio ratio-16x9\" tabindex=\"0\" ><img decoding=\"async\" tabindex=\"0\" data-src=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/city-awake-2025.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"media-img lazyload\" data-caption=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 860px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 860\/560;\"><\/div>\r\n        <\/div>                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"col-lg-6\">\r\n                <div class=\"text-wrapper\">\r\n                    <h3 tabindex=\"0\" >City Awake<\/h3>\r\n                    <p tabindex=\"0\" >City Awake is the go-to network for Boston\u2019s young professionals in their 20s and 30s, bringing together emerging leaders from diverse industries and backgrounds to expand their networks, strengthen civic engagement, and shape a more inclusive, vibrant region.  Through dynamic events, cross-sector collaboration, and meaningful programming, City Awake helps young professionals build social capital, forge connections across industries, and find new ways to contribute to their communities.    <br><br> <\/p>                <a class=\"arrow-link link\" href=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/foundation\/initiatives\/city-awake\/\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span>Learn More<\/a>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"modal fade video-modal transition_remove\" id=\"videomodalra_id_1647026865\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-labelledby=\"videoModalLabel\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n<div class=\"modal-dialog modal-dialog-centered modal-lg\">\r\n    <div class=\"modal-content\">\r\n        <button type=\"button\" class=\"slick-lightbox-close\" tabindex=\"0\" data-bs-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-label=\"Close\"><\/button>\r\n        <div class=\"modal-body ratio ratio-16x9\" >\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\n  jQuery(document).ready(function($){\r\n\t  \r\n\t   $(\".text_media_image\").focus(function() {\r\n            console.log('in');\t\t\t\r\n        });\r\n      \/** Empty the modal body if the modal is closed so that it stops playing **\/\r\n    \/\/   $(\".video-modal\").on('hide.bs.modal', function(){\r\n    \/\/         $(\".modal-body\").html('');\r\n    \/\/     });\r\n        \r\n        \/** add feature video embed to the modal body on opening the modal **\/\r\n        \/\/ $(\".video-modal\").on('show.bs.modal', function(){\r\n        \/\/     $(\".modal-body\").html('');\r\n        \/\/ });\r\n\r\n \r\n    $(\"#ra_id_1647026865 .media-lightbox\").slickLightbox({\r\n        src: 'src',\r\n        itemSelector: '.item img',\r\n        caption: 'caption',\r\n    });\r\n\r\n        \r\n    $(function() {\r\n        $('.popup-youtube, .popup-vimeo').magnificPopup({\r\n            disableOn: 700,\r\n            type: 'iframe',\r\n            mainClass: 'mfp-fade',\r\n            removalDelay: 160,\r\n            preloader: false,\r\n            fixedContentPos: false\r\n        });\r\n    });\r\n  });\r\n<\/script>\r\n\r\n\r\n\n\n<div id=\"ra_id_1647026797\"  class=\"section media-text \">\r\n    <div class=\"container\">\r\n        <div class=\"row left\">\r\n            <div class=\"col-lg-6\">\r\n                <div class=\"media-wrapper\">\r\n                    <div id=\"media-text-desktop\" class=\"media-lightbox\">\r\n        <div class=\"item  ratio ratio-16x9\" tabindex=\"0\" ><img decoding=\"async\" tabindex=\"0\" data-src=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/apprentice-network-2025.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"media-img lazyload\" data-caption=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 860px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 860\/560;\"><\/div>\r\n        <\/div>                    <div id=\"media-text-mobile\" class=\"media-lightbox\">\r\n        <div class=\"item  ratio ratio-16x9\" tabindex=\"0\" ><img decoding=\"async\" tabindex=\"0\" data-src=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/apprentice-network-2025.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"media-img lazyload\" data-caption=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 860px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 860\/560;\"><\/div>\r\n        <\/div>                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"col-lg-6\">\r\n                <div class=\"text-wrapper\">\r\n                    <h3 tabindex=\"0\" >Apprentice Network<\/h3>\r\n                    <p tabindex=\"0\" >The Massachusetts Apprentice Network helps employers develop and implement apprenticeship programs that create new pipelines for skilled talent. Expanding beyond traditional trades, this initiative connects businesses with training providers and talent sources to build apprenticeships in tech, advanced manufacturing, healthcare, financial services, and other high-demand industries.  <\/p>                <a class=\"arrow-link link\" href=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/foundation\/initiatives\/ma-apprentice-network\/\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span>Learn More<\/a>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"modal fade video-modal transition_remove\" id=\"videomodalra_id_1647026797\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-labelledby=\"videoModalLabel\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n<div class=\"modal-dialog modal-dialog-centered modal-lg\">\r\n    <div class=\"modal-content\">\r\n        <button type=\"button\" class=\"slick-lightbox-close\" tabindex=\"0\" data-bs-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-label=\"Close\"><\/button>\r\n        <div class=\"modal-body ratio ratio-16x9\" >\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\n  jQuery(document).ready(function($){\r\n\t  \r\n\t   $(\".text_media_image\").focus(function() {\r\n            console.log('in');\t\t\t\r\n        });\r\n      \/** Empty the modal body if the modal is closed so that it stops playing **\/\r\n    \/\/   $(\".video-modal\").on('hide.bs.modal', function(){\r\n    \/\/         $(\".modal-body\").html('');\r\n    \/\/     });\r\n        \r\n        \/** add feature video embed to the modal body on opening the modal **\/\r\n        \/\/ $(\".video-modal\").on('show.bs.modal', function(){\r\n        \/\/     $(\".modal-body\").html('');\r\n        \/\/ });\r\n\r\n \r\n    $(\"#ra_id_1647026797 .media-lightbox\").slickLightbox({\r\n        src: 'src',\r\n        itemSelector: '.item img',\r\n        caption: 'caption',\r\n    });\r\n\r\n        \r\n    $(function() {\r\n        $('.popup-youtube, .popup-vimeo').magnificPopup({\r\n            disableOn: 700,\r\n            type: 'iframe',\r\n            mainClass: 'mfp-fade',\r\n            removalDelay: 160,\r\n            preloader: false,\r\n            fixedContentPos: false\r\n        });\r\n    });\r\n  });\r\n<\/script>\r\n\r\n\r\n\n\n<div id=\"ra_id_1647026928\"  class=\"section media-text \">\r\n    <div class=\"container\">\r\n        <div class=\"row right\">\r\n            <div class=\"col-lg-6\">\r\n                <div class=\"media-wrapper\">\r\n                    <div id=\"media-text-desktop\" class=\"media-lightbox\">\r\n        <div class=\"item  ratio ratio-16x9\" tabindex=\"0\" ><img decoding=\"async\" tabindex=\"0\" data-src=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/small-business-strong-2025.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"media-img lazyload\" data-caption=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 860px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 860\/560;\"><\/div>\r\n        <\/div>                    <div id=\"media-text-mobile\" class=\"media-lightbox\">\r\n        <div class=\"item  ratio ratio-16x9\" tabindex=\"0\" ><img decoding=\"async\" tabindex=\"0\" data-src=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/small-business-strong-2025.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"media-img lazyload\" data-caption=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 860px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 860\/560;\"><\/div>\r\n        <\/div>                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"col-lg-6\">\r\n                <div class=\"text-wrapper\">\r\n                    <h3 tabindex=\"0\" >Small Business Strong<\/h3>\r\n                    <p tabindex=\"0\" >Running a microbusiness (1-10 employees) comes with unique challenges\u2014   but you don\u2019t have to navigate them alone. 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