Associated Industries of Massachusetts

🌟 AIM Member Highlight: Northern Essex Community College 🌟

Northern Essex Community College is a leading, inclusive institution serving the Merrimack Valley with affordable education, workforce training, transfer pathways, and community programs in Haverhill and Lawrence.

Access. Opportunity. Community.

👉 Learn more about Northern Essex Community College on their website: www.necc.edu

NECC

🚀 Massachusetts is doubling down on the future.

The of Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey announced a $25 million investment to support a new Quantum Systems Laboratory at MIT, strengthening the Commonwealth’s position as a global leader in quantum computing, AI, innovation, and workforce development.

This groundbreaking project will create jobs, accelerate scientific discovery, and prepare the next generation for the technologies shaping tomorrow.
🔗 Read the full press release on Mass.gov to learn more: https://okt.to/7uAhdT

Auburn - we’re coming to you. Let’s talk HR.

Join fellow HR professionals from across Central & Western MA for an in-person HR Roundtable hosted by R.H. White Companies, Inc.

This is a chance to connect with peers, share ideas and challenges in a supportive environment, and meet the AIM HR Solutions team to learn how we support organizations like yours.

📅 Wednesday, June 10
🕘 9:00 - 10:30 am
📍 R.H. White Companies Inc. | Auburn, MA

AIM members attend free.
Register here: https://okt.to/310XOH

Wage and hour compliance remains one of the biggest risk areas for employers.

Join us on June 17 for a virtual HR Roundtable featuring Lauren Moran, Chief of the Fair Labor Division, as we discuss common compliance challenges facing Massachusetts employers, from timekeeping and payroll deductions to child labor laws and final paycheck requirements.

Bring your questions for a live Q&A and leave with practical insights to help keep your organization compliant.

📅 Wed, June 17 | ⏰ 8:30 - 10:00 am | 💻 Virtual

Register today and reserve your spot: https://okt.to/xFQ8zp

🤖 AI isn't coming. It's already here.

From cybersecurity and workforce strategy to customer experience and government services, artificial intelligence is transforming how we live, work, and do business. The question is: Are you ready for what's next?

Join AIM on June 11th for a Commonwealth Conversation featuring Secretary Jason Snyder and industry leaders Chris Bortlick of Microsoft, Vinay Gidwaney of OneDigital, and Daniela Bourges-Waldegg, EVP and Chief Digital & Technology Officer at Addgene, as they explore the opportunities, challenges, and future of AI in Massachusetts and beyond.

📅 June 11, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
📍 Microsoft New England, Cambridge

Whether you're leading a large organization, growing a small business, or simply curious about AI's impact, this is a discussion you can't afford to miss.

Seats are limited, and the event is quickly approaching. Reserve your spot today: https://okt.to/uKACYz

📞 Tackling HR challenges? You're not alone.

Unlock expert guidance with the AIM HR Helpline—your direct line to trusted HR advice on hiring, compliance, employee relations, and more.

✅ Fast.
✅ Confidential.
✅ Included with AIM membership.

📲 Call 800-470-6277 today and get the answers you need—when you need them.

🔗 Learn more: www.aimnet.org/hr-helpline

Young professionals are under more pressure than ever, but resilience isn’t just about “pushing through.” It’s about learning how to manage stress in a healthy, productive way.

Join AIM’s Young Professionals Community on Tuesday, June 16, from 12 PM – 1 PM for an interactive webinar hosted by Stacy Gilmour, Senior Director of Learning & Development at AIM HR Solutions, leadership coach, and talent development expert.

Through guided discussion, self-reflection activities, and real-world scenarios, participants will explore:

• Personal stress triggers and warning signs
• How stress can help or hurt performance
• Practical strategies to avoid burnout
• Techniques for staying focused, adaptable, and well

This won’t be a sit-back-and-listen webinar; attendees will actively participate, reflect, and walk away with tools they can apply immediately.
Free for AIM members.

Register here: https://okt.to/lchaz2

Wareham - we’re bringing the conversation to you.

HR work moves fast, and it’s not always easy to step back and think strategically.

Join professionals from across the South Coast & Cape for an in-person roundtable hosted by A.D. Makepeace Company. Step away from your day-to-day, hear how others approach similar challenges, and gain a perspective you can apply right away.

📅 Tuesday, June 9
🕘 9:00 - 10:30 am
📍 A.D. Makepeace Company | Wareham, MA

AIM members attend free!

Register here: https://okt.to/hELXJ1

Boston, your next opportunity is calling!

The 15th Annual Jobs Rebuild Boston: Community Conference & Career Fair is back and bigger than ever!

Hosted by the The Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts, this signature event brings together top employers, training programs, and hundreds of job seekers ready to take the next step.

📍 Reggie Lewis Track & Athletic Center | Roxbury, MA
🗓️ Thursday, June 4
⏰ 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Whether you’re hiring or looking for your next opportunity—this is where Boston comes to rebuild, reconnect, and rise together.

🔗 Register today and show up ready for what’s next: https://okt.to/AlUpqV

Massachusetts’ technology future is being shaped right now. Don’t miss your seat at the table.

Join us for an AIM Commonwealth Conversation featuring Secretary Jason Snyder of the Massachusetts Executive Office of Technology Services and Security, plus a timely panel discussion on what’s ahead for innovation, cybersecurity, and digital infrastructure across the Commonwealth.

Start your morning with coffee, pastries, and networking, then dive into a powerful conversation with leaders driving the future forward.

📍 Microsoft New England | Cambridge, MA
🗓️ Thursday, June 11, 2026
⏰ 9:00–10:00 AM: Coffee + Networking
⏰ 10:00 AM–12:00 PM: Conversation + Panel

🔗 Register now and be part of the conversation: https://okt.to/pN5HPe