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Please join government and business leaders, along with MIRA Coalition, for a timely breakfast panel conversation on how immigration shapes Massachusetts’ economy and workforce.

Together, we’ll explore how employers can navigate workforce shortages, invest in immigrant talent, and build a more inclusive and competitive state economy.
This event will also feature the launch of our Massachusetts Business Pledge for Immigrant Inclusion, recognizing employers who are leading the way.

Our Featured Speakers:

  • Office of Senator Edward J. Markey, United States Senator for Massachusetts
  • Secretary Eric Paley- Secretary of the Executive Office of Economic Development
  • Pedro Arce- Senior Vice President of Innovation, M&T Bank
  • Greg Reibman- CEO and President of the Charles River Chamber of Commerce
  • Colette Phillips – President, Colette Phillips Communications
  • Molly Carey – Chair, MIRA Board of Directors

We hope you’ll join us what we hope to be a timely conversation that connects policy, business, and community voices around the shared future of our workforce and economy.

Building a Stronger Massachusetts: Immigration, Workforce, and the Economy
When: Thursday, January 22, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 10:15 AM

Where: The Vermillion Club at The Winthrop Center 115 Federal Street, Boston, MA 02110

Please RSVP by January 20th.