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Press Release
December 17, 2024
James E. Rooney, Chamber President & CEO, Honored in
Irish America Magazine’s Annual Business 100
BOSTON, MA – The Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that James E. Rooney, Chamber President and CEO, has been honored in Irish America’s Business 100 list. Irish America’s annual Business 100 recognizes and celebrates the most influential Irish-American and Irish-born business leaders, representing the most innovative and successful companies in the world.
“It is an honor to be recognized by Irish America magazine with extraordinary business leaders across the country. My Irish roots and heritage continue to shape me and every aspect of my life, including my values as a business leader. Thank you, Irish America, for celebrating the contributions of our community,” said James E. Rooney, President and CEO of the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce.
On December 16th, the 2024 honorees were celebrated at the Annual Business 100 Awards Dinner at the Metropolitan Club of New York. For the first time in Irish America Business 100 history, Helen Doody, the Managing Director and Head of Abbey Capital (US), and Brian Ruane, Senior Executive Vice President, BNY, shared the stage as two keynotes at the Business 100 Awards Dinner.
Honorees will also be profiled in the December issue of Irish America. Additional Business 100 honorees include Joe Nolan, Eversource; Brian Moynihan, Bank of America; Joe Fallon, The Fallon Company; Jim Brett, New England Council; Kevin Phelan, Colliers; Kathleen Murphy, Fidelity Investments; and Audrey Hendley, American Express Travel.
About the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce
The Chamber is the convener, voice, and advocate of the region’s business community, committed to making Greater Boston the best place for all businesses and all people to thrive. We help our members and Greater Boston succeed by convening and connecting the business community; researching, developing and advocating for public policies that contribute to our region’s economic success; and providing comprehensive learning and development programs designed to grow strong business and civic leaders. Learn more at BostonChamber.com.
About Irish America
Since its inception in October 1985 Irish America has become a powerful vehicle of expression on a range of political, economic, social, and cultural themes that are of paramount importance to the Irish in the United States. Founded by Niall O’Dowd and Patricia Harty, the magazine hosts several major events each year including the Hall of Fame, the Top Irish American Business Leaders, the Wall Street 50, and the Health Care/Life Sciences 50. Learn more at www.irishamerica.com.
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