PERSPECTIVES ON THE ECONOMY: A CONVERSATION WITH THE BOSTON FED PRESIDENT

The following information was released by the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce, Inc:

October 14, 2025 3:30 pm 5:30 pm Hybrid | Federal Reserve Bank of Boston

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Join us for a hybrid special event featuring the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston President, Susan M. Collins.

Susan M. Collins will share her insight on the state of the economy, the Federal Reserve Bank, and more!

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Join us for an exclusive event featuring Susan M. Collins , President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, as she shares perspectives on the economy and the central bank's work supporting a healthy U.S. economy. This timely discussion will be of interest to business and civic leaders, policymakers, and community stakeholders seeking a deeper understanding of economic dynamics in the region and nation. After the discussion, join us for a reception and the chance to have a conversation with the speakers.

Collins a member of the Federal Open Market Committee, the U.S. monetary policymaking body will touch on key issues including inflation; labor markets; monetary policy; and key economic and business challenges, opportunities, and risks she hears about around the region. Her remarks will be followed by a QandA session moderated by Kimberly Sherman Stamler , President of Related Beal and a member of the Boston Fed's Board of Directors.

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Speakers

Susan M. Collins

President and Chief Executive Officer, Federal Reserve Bank of Boston

Collins is an international macroeconomist with a lifelong interest in policy and its impact on living standards. She has published widely and served as a provost,Read more

Collins is an international macroeconomist with a lifelong interest in policy and its impact on living standards. She has published widely and served as a provost, dean, professor, research scholar, and board member at a variety of universities and organizations, including the University of Michigan, the Brookings Institution, Georgetown and Harvard Universities.

Collins earned her Ph.D. in economics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and her undergraduate degree at Harvard.

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Kimberly Sherman Stamler

President, Related Beal

Kimberly Sherman Stamler is President of real estate development and investment company Related Beal, the Boston office of Related Companies, where she is responsibleRead more

Kimberly Sherman Stamler is President of real estate development and investment company Related Beal, the Boston office of Related Companies, where she is responsible for the overall management of the firm. Sherman Stamler leads the company in its pursuit of new developments and opportunities across New England, and oversees the firm's financing activities, partnerships, and operations. Throughout her career, Sherman Stamler has led teams and projects through land and site acquisitions, permitting and entitlements, debt and equity financing, public / private partnerships, joint venture structuring, design and construction, marketing, asset and property operations, and dispositions.

Sherman Stamler has overseen the growth of Related Beal since its inception. Under her leadership, starting in 2014, Related Beal has completed or has under construction multi-family and for sale housing (market-rate, workforce and affordable), commercial offices and headquarters, life science developments, hotel developments, and retail and civic space.

In her roles at Related Beal and Related, Sherman Stamler worked on various transactions across all asset classes, including The Beverly, Boston's largest affordable and workforce housing development in 25 years, The Quinn and The Harris in the South End that now occupy the former Quinzani Bakery site and the execution and management of several Related Fund Management developments including The Arlington in the Back Bay. Other recent projects in Boston include Lovejoy Wharf, home to residences and the new headquarters for Converse, Inc. atop a restored and activated wharf, the development of Congress Square in downtown Boston which was previously Fidelity's headquarters, Innovation Square and the Innovation and Design Building in the Seaport, and The Whitney Hotel in Beacon Hill.

Sherman Stamler joined Related Companies in 1999 and was previously responsible for overseeing Related's residential operating portfolio including the retail within the portfolio. Sherman Stamler worked on the expansion of Related into Chicago and was the development executive on The Clarendon and One Back Bay in Boston, beginning her work on that project in 2003. In partnership with The Hudson Companies, Sherman Stamler has been responsible for the development of five buildings and retail at Riverwalk on Roosevelt Island in New York City, as well as for the evolution of this 19-acre site into a community by adding new park space and local and national retailers.

Sherman Stamler serves on the Board of Directors of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, is a trustee of the Dana Farber Cancer Institute where she chairs the Facilities Trustee Advisory Committee, and is a Vice Chair of A Better City. She sits on the boards of the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce and NAIOP Massachusetts. Sherman Stamler is on the Advisory Committee for the Women's Foundation of Boston and is a member of the Sam Zell and Robert Lurie Real Estate Center at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. She previously sat on the boards of Habitat for Humanity Greater Boston and the Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy, and on the Real Estate Council of Nontraditional Employment for Women. Sherman Stamler was a PENCIL partner with the New York public schools and a David Rockefeller fellow through the Partnership for New York City.

Sherman Stamler is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, where she majored in Urban Studies.

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Agenda

3:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. | Program

Hear from Dr. Collins as she shares her economic research and analysis regarding the future of the national and local economy.

4:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. | Reception

Stay for a post event reception and the chance to chat with Susan M. Collins.

FAQs

What is included in my registration?

Access to a welcoming community of professionals over a great conversation!

What should I bring?

An interest in connecting and networking with other professionals. Oh, and don't forget business cards.

What should I wear?

Please come dressed for your day!

When should I arrive?

The program will start promptly at 3:30pm!

For more details on arrival and location use this link

https://www.bostonfed.org/about-the-boston-fed/visitor-information-and-directions.aspx

Allow yourself plenty of time to get through building security. Visitors will be asked to show a government-issued photo ID and pass through a security screening area (similar to airport screenings) as part of the entry process.

Do I need to register in advance?

Due to security we will not be able to accomodate onsite or walk in registrations. We recommend registering in advance to secure your spot!

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