Brooke Thomson, president of AIM, on creating access to opportunities for her advocacy organization’s members
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For Brooke Thomson, president of the Associated Industries of Massachusetts, the statewide business advocacy organization’s mission is clear.
“We are here to help businesses succeed. We know that when our businesses are strong, when our economy is strong, we can hire more people, we can pay great wages, people can have a good quality of life and do the things that they want to do,” Thomson says.
In this episode of the PNC C-Speak podcast, Thomson also shares details on AIM’s commitment to foster inclusion not only within its board and staff but also with the diverse suppliers on its membership roster.
“Creating access to opportunities for members is really what is key,” says Thomson. “That's what drives us at AIM every single day.”
Listen to the episode to hear more from Thomson on:
- The best advice she’s been given (13:37 )
- Top post-Covid-19 issue for AIM’s constituents (20:49 )
- Her childhood career ambition (26:44 )
- A Boston leader to watch (28:12 )
Download a transcript of the podcast