AG Andrea Campbell and NBC10 Boston’s Latoyia Edwards on stage at the CRRC’s Fall Business Breakfast. (photo: Leise Jones Photography)
Hundreds of business owners, civic leaders, and elected officials gathered Friday morning at the Newton Marriott for the Charles River Regional Chamber’s Fall Business Breakfast, celebrating the organization’s 110th anniversary. The event featured remarks from outgoing Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller and a conversation with Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell, who spoke about housing affordability, immigration enforcement, and ongoing economic challenges.
The breakfast served as both a reflection on the Chamber’s 110-year history and a look ahead at how local business leaders hope to navigate economic and political uncertainty in the years to come.
Recognizing who came before
Chamber President Greg Reibman opened the program with a nod to the organization’s early days, sharing archival photos of storefronts and businesses from across the region. He reflected on how the business climate has evolved over the past century — and how today’s economic headwinds pose new challenges for local employers.
In one of her last addresses to Newton’s business community, Mayor Fuller reflected on lessons from her time in office, urging continued innovation, collaboration, and civic engagement across the city.
Reflecting on the city’s leadership transition, Fuller closed her remarks by saying, “God bless Setti Warren and godspeed to Mayor-elect Marc Laredo.”
Rachel Heller presented the R.I. Tenant Award to Amy Schectman, president and CEO of 2Life Communities, recognizing her leadership in expanding affordable housing for older adults. Schectman urged continued investment in programs that foster connection and economic security among seniors.
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