Description

This event is currently sold out, if you wish to be added to the waiting list, email fallbreakfast@charlesriverchamber.com.

Over 400 attendees are expected for the 109th Fall Business Breakfast; which also serves as our biggest fundraiser to support our organization’s year-round operations, programming and advocacy. Buffet breakfast and networking start at 7:15 a.m., program will run from 8 to 9:30 a.m.

STEVE GROSS

Keynote Speaker

Steve Gross has spent over 30 years championing the transformative power of optimism in a variety of settings.  It all started in 1989 when founded Project Joy, a nonprofit organization that used the power of joyful play to heal and strengthen homeless and impoverished children throughout Greater Boston.

Now the Playmaker Project (and the sole social mission of the Life is Good brand), Gross’ work has spread globally, trained over 20,000 professionals and impacted millions of lives.

Using research, humor, and personal stories from his 25+ years as a clinical social worker, Gross will share how optimistic leaders bring out the best in people and organizations- especially in challenging, change-filled times.

DARRYL SETTLES

The R.L. Tennant Award is the chamber’s highest honor delivered annually to an individual who has gone above and beyond for our communities

KATHLEEN MARCHI 

Guest Speaker

Kathleen Marchi is the CEO and President of Samaritans, Inc., the largest suicide prevention organization in New England. Kathy joined Samaritans in December 2019 bringing with her, 30+ years of for-profit and nonprofit leadership experience. 

Prior to joining Samaritans, Kathy was Director of Alumni Relations at the MIT Sloan School and served the Newton community as Director of The Newton Partnership, Director of the Childcare Scholarship Fund and as a member of The Newton Housing Partnership.  

Samaritans’ mission is to prevent suicide and offer hope and support to those affected. Their core programs include a 24/7 Helpline, Hey Sam – a youth peer-to-peer textline, Suicide Grief Support Services and Community Education & Outreach.

Ticket Information

Members: $100
Nonmembers: $125 (or  join now and receive a free ticket)