Bob Rivers

“The Massachusetts Business Roundtable is not only a leading voice in the business community, but is an active and willing partner to so many stakeholders committed to making Massachusetts a highly desirable place to live and do business. I find great value in the networking, best practice sharing, and engaging with members and public leaders to address the pressing issues impacting employers in the Commonwealth.”

Bob Rivers, CEO, Eastern Bank

“I spend considerable time with MBR because it is valuable to me as a leader as I advance our institutional strategy at Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology. When I engage with MBR via meetings and committees, I stay abreast of what’s happening in the business community to determine which aspects apply to our niche college and the talented students we serve.”

Aisha Francis

Aisha Francis, President & CEO, Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology

Joe Preston

“I appreciate the leadership and engagement that the Roundtable brings to the key issues facing the Massachusetts business community.”

Joe Preston, CEO, New Balance

“As a leader of a larger employer in the Berkshires, I rely on the Roundtable to keep me informed and to ensure that policy conversations center around the challenges and opportunities for the entire state. I find it helpful to engage with other Roundtable members as we work collaboratively to find solutions that drive change in our Commonwealth.”

Darlene Rodowicz, President & CEO, Berkshire Health Systems

“The Roundtable does amazing work broadening the perspective of business leaders to better understand how “business” can be a part of every other social or economic issue we face. Thank you to the Roundtable for your compelling and pivotal work.”

Ed Dugger, President & Founding Partner, Reinventure Capital