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Annual Fall Business Breakfast

November 13, 2026 7:00 AM - 9:30 AM (EST)

Description


Join us at our biggest business community event of the year for a conversation with higher education leaders about what's changing, what's at stake and what it all means for employers and our region.

Higher Ed at a Crossroads: What's at Stake for MassachusettsMassachusetts runs on brainpower. Our colleges and universities generate more than$70 billion a year and train the workforce our businesses depend on.Now they face fewer students, federal cuts, visa restrictions and AI disruption. What happens on campus won't stay on campus.

Panelists:Fouad Abd-El-Khalick, Provost, UMass AmherstDavid Podell, President, MassBay Community CollegeEric Turner, President, Lasell University

Just added: Arthur Levine, President, Brandeis University

Moderator: Hilary Burns, Higher Education Opinion Writer, The Boston Globe


We'll also honor John Fogarty, retiring President & CEO of Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital–Needham,  with the R.L. Tennant Award, presented annually to an individual who has made outstanding contributions to the businesses and communities of Greater Boston's inner western suburbs.


Get your tickets today

• Single Tickets - $125 for members $150 for nonmembers (or join today and attend for free)

•  Table Sponsorships: $1250 for a table of 10 with reserved seating, logo sign and name in the program.

• Program Book Advertising - add on to any ticket order, or purchase standalone. $900 Full Page 4.625”wide x 7.625” tall$500 Half Page Horizontal 4.625”wide x 3.75” tall$275 Quarter Page Vertical 2.25” wide x 3.75” tall
• Event Sponsorships: starting at $2,000 with logo placement across event promotion, onsite recognition and program book ads.

Time

networking and registration opens at 7 a.m.
program 8 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. 

Pricing

Single Tickets:

$125 for members

$150 for nonmembers (or join today and attend for free)

Contact Information

Charles River Regional Chamber
Name: Charles River Regional Chamber
Email: info@charlesriverchamber.com
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