Big Ideas, Real Impact.

Every event we host is designed with intention, from the atmosphere we create to the way each session flows.

Luncheon with the Coalition for Healthy Democracy - Nov. 12th, 2025

Dr. Danielle Allen and Joe Kennedy III joined us at the University of Massachusetts Club to speak about the Coalition for Healthy Democracy ballot initiative: All Party Primary Elections. This proposal would replace restrictive, unrepresentative partisan primaries with a single, open preliminary election for all candidates, with the top two vote-getters advancing to the general election. It’s a model that’s proven transformative in other states, and Massachusetts voters will have the chance to weigh in on it in 2026.

We deeply appreciate Danielle and Joe for their generosity of time, insight, and leadership in helping us understand how this reform could strengthen democracy and representation in our Commonwealth.

  • Secretary Edward Augustus - Dec. 11th, 2025

    Edward Augustus, Secretary of the Executive Office of Housing & Livable Communities, shared his insights on the Commonwealth’s current housing and community-development priorities, including expanding affordable housing, promoting transit-oriented development, and strengthening local–state partnerships to address the housing supply and cost challenges facing Massachusetts.

  • Mayor Michelle Wu - July 17th, 2025

    The Alliance for Business Leadership had the honor of hosting Mayor Michelle Wu for a luncheon. We’re deeply thankful for her time and insights as we discussed key initiatives shaping the future of Boston.

    Our conversation touched on various housing solutions, including office-to-residential conversion programs, support for small businesses, workforce development, challenges in commercial real estate, and economic revitalization strategies.

Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts, Kim Driscoll - June 24th, 2025

We hosted the Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts, Kim Driscoll, to speak to our membership. The event, moderated by Sandy Lish of The Castle Group, focused on improving housing, education, clean energy, and workforce development in our state. Pictured ABL board members Lindsey Butler, Bob Chen, Andrea Silbert, Sandy Lish, and James Boyle with Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll.

  • CEO, Emily Reichert - May 21st, 2025

    We invited Emily Reichert, CEO of the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center, to speak to our membership about the rapidly evolving clean technology ecosystem in Massachusetts for its role in accelerating the transition to a clean energy future. Pictured are Keith Chaney, Sandy Lish, Bob Chen, JC Burton, Andrea Silbert, and Jim Boyle. 

  • Governor Maura Healey - May 6th, 2025

    We were honored to welcome Governor Maura Healey to speak with ABL’s membership today at The University of Massachusetts Club. Moderated by Andrea Silbert, President of the Eos Foundation, we discussed what makes Massachusetts a top place to do business — a center for innovation, technology, and education.

    Governor Healey urged leaders to get involved in the causes they care about and reaffirmed her commitment to keeping our state a great place to live and work.

  • House Ways & Means Chair Aaron Michlewitz - May 27th, 2025

    We are grateful to Chair Aaron Michlewitz for joining us at the ABL luncheon yesterday at the UMass Club and sharing valuable insights on how the state budget impacts our businesses. His leadership and transparency help us better understand the connections between policy and our local economies

  • Luncheon and Panel Discussion - March 25th, 2025

    The Alliance for Business Leadership hosted a luncheon panel discussion on how business and community leaders can engage at the local level on key issues like housing. We thank Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll, Capstone Communities Principal Jason Korb, Somerville City Council President Judy Pineda Neufeld, and moderator Lindsey Butler, PhD, MSc of UMass Boston, and a member of the ABL Board for their expertise and time.

  • Senate President Karen E. Spilka - Feb. 25th 2025

    Massachusetts Senate President Karen E. Spilka joined us for lunch and a discussion about her current priorities and initiatives.