City Awake

❗ LAST DAY TO REGISTER ❗ The 2024 Fierce Urgency of Now Festival is happening this Tuesday, September 17, at Suffolk University! This is your final chance to join other young professionals at a hub for education on social happenings, the exchange of ideas, cultural celebrations, and the gathering of leaders. This year’s reimaged festival format will feature an opening ceremony with access to state officials, professional headshots, countless networking opportunities, and a dozen sessions on topics such as allyship, financial empowerment, mentorship, well-being, career advancement, civic engagement, and more. Get your tickets now: https://lnkd.in/eU7tptPQ Thank you to our Fierce Urgency of Now Festival funders for bringing to life these immersive opportunities for Boston’s young professionals! Executive Funders: Barr Foundation Gold Funders: Procter & Gamble, Raymour & Flanigan Furniture and Mattresses, & TD #FUN2024 #FierceUrgencyofNow #MyBoston

🎙️ Meet the speakers! This year’s Fierce Urgency of Now Festival has a powerful lineup of featured speakers presenting on a variety of topics including allyship, financial empowerment, community building, career advancement, civic engagement, and more… Sandy Lish, The Castle Group Imari Paris Jeffries Ph.D., Embrace Boston Robert Lewis Jr., Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston Justin Cross, TD Nika Hollingsworth, Nilanjo! Alan Gentle, City of Boston Marlon Solomon, Afrimerican Academy Colette Phillips, Get Konnected! Wanjiku Gachugi, Ph.D. (A.B.D.), Town of Action, MA Danielle Kim, Asian Community Fund; MA AAPI Commission Shaitia Spruell, Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women Nick Vadala, Suffolk University Consulting Clinic Mark Nestor, Suffolk University Thomas Sullivan, Suffolk University Dat Le, CPA, Motta Financial Kimberley Ring Allen, Suffolk University Chris McKenna, Foley & Lardner LLP Rashida Constantine, Suffolk University Chaim Letwin, Suffolk University Join the conversation on September 17: https://lnkd.in/eU7tptPQ Thank you to our Fierce Urgency of Now Festival funders for bringing to life these immersive opportunities for Boston’s young professionals! Executive Funders: Barr Foundation Gold Funders: Procter & Gamble, Raymour & Flanigan Furniture and Mattresses, & TD #FUN2024 #FierceUrgencyofNow #MyBoston

The Massachusetts Legislature passed a bill that expands the availability of liquor licenses in Boston, spread equitably throughout the City: - 65 new licenses per year for 3 years, restricted to specific neighborhoods by zip code - 3 licenses designated for Oak Square in Brighton - 12 city-wide, market rate licenses - 15 for nonprofit and/or community events or purposes The bill awaits the Governor’s final signature. https://lnkd.in/emrk67Pd

Unwind, socialize, make new friends and lasting memories. Fierce Urgency of Now (F.U.N.) Festival attendees are invited to join Friends Of The Public Garden for their Backyard Bash on Boston Common on September 17 at 5PM. This is the perfect opportunity to wrap up the festival with music, lawn games and activities, frozen delights, sparkling mocktails, and great company. Join us at the F.U.N. Festival and more: https://lnkd.in/eU7tptPQ Thank you to our Fierce Urgency of Now Festival funders for bringing to life these immersive opportunities for Boston’s young professionals! Executive Funders: Barr Foundation Gold Funders: Procter & Gamble, Raymour & Flanigan Furniture and Mattresses, & TD #FUN2024 #FierceUrgencyofNow #MyBoston

Join us at the Opening Ceremony for our 2024 Fierce Urgency of Now Festival this Tuesday, September 17, to hear from Secretary Lauren Jones and Undersecretary Nikko Mendoza. These local leaders will address the issues that matter most to Greater Boston’s young professionals: housing that is affordable, quality jobs, and financial compensation. Learn how the state is addressing these critical issues and how you can become more civically engaged, driving lasting impact in your community! Get your tickets: https://lnkd.in/eU7tptPQ Thank you to our Fierce Urgency of Now Festival funders for bringing to life these immersive opportunities for Boston’s young professionals! Executive Funders: Barr Foundation Gold Funders: Procter & Gamble, Raymour & Flanigan Furniture and Mattresses, & TD #FUN2024 #FierceUrgencyofNow #MyBoston

Are you looking for ways to become more civically engaged in the Boston community? Join us for an engaging roundtable discussion with Jascha Franklin-Hodge, Chief of Streets for the City of Boston. Gain an insightful look into his journey and the impactful work he's doing to shape the future of our city. Spots are limited – reserve yours today: https://lnkd.in/eD8UhcGp Thank you, Barr Foundation, for funding this event!

Come for the pizza, stay for the conversation and connections. Don’t miss our next college and graduate student networking event on Tuesday, September 24, where you can learn all about what City Awake does and how it can support your personal and professional growth. Mingle with several of the City Awake Advisory Board members, all of whom work in diverse and exciting career fields, and meet other young professionals who are on their way to being the future leaders of the Greater Boston area. Sign up today: https://lnkd.in/efThvQ24 Thank you to our funder, Barr Foundation, for supporting the advancement of Greater Boston’s young professionals!

Every young professional should have an updated headshot to help them make a lasting impression. The Better Business Bureau is investing in the next generation of Boston's young talent by providing professional headshots at this year's Fierce Urgency of Now Festival! Come dressed in your best business professional attire and capture an image that will set your personal brand apart from the rest. Learn more about the festival and get your tickets: https://lnkd.in/eU7tptPQ Thank you to our Fierce Urgency of Now Festival funders for bringing to life these immersive opportunities for Boston’s young professionals! Executive Funders: Barr Foundation Gold Funders: Procter & Gamble, Raymour & Flanigan Furniture and Mattresses, & TD #FUN2024 #FierceUrgencyofNow #MyBoston

City Awake has a full fall lineup of events ready to help Boston’s #youngprofessionals connect with peers and leaders, engage in meaningful conversations, and deepen their community roots. 🔹 September 24 – Awakening the Next Generation of Leaders 🔹 September 25 – Roundtable Discussion with Jascha Franklin-Hodge, Chief of Streets for the City of Boston 🔹 November 7 – F.U.N. Lives On: The Art & Cultural Landscape of Greater Boston Don’t wait, register for what resonates with you: https://lnkd.in/efj3Mr9Y Thank you to our funder – Barr Foundation – for helping create these opportunities for young professionals!

Since 1952, the Ten Outstanding Young Leaders Awards have celebrated our region’s inspiring young leaders. Together, let's celebrate the visionaries and change-makers who are shaping a brighter and more dynamic future for the Greater Boston area. If you know a young professional who is making waves, leading with purpose, and leaving a lasting impact on our community, don't miss this chance to honor their incredible achievements. Get your nomination in by September 10: https://lnkd.in/eXRt6ZSk Thank you to our City Awake funder, Barr Foundation, for helping us recognize Greater Boston’s rising young leaders. #TenOutstandingYoungLeaders #TOYL #YoungProfessional