“Discover the Trailblazing Women Shaping Massachusetts’ Business Landscape: Who Made the Cut in 2024?”

In a world where women are continuously breaking barriers and redefining leadership, it’s refreshing to see a spotlight shine on the dynamic influence they wield across diverse sectors. The Women’s Edge and Globe Magazine have teamed up to celebrate some of the most formidable female leaders in Massachusetts—those who are not just running companies but are also driving economic success and innovation. Have you ever paused to think about how many lives are impacted by women in positions of power? From healthcare to biotech and beyond, these women are tasked not just with corporate growth, but with nurturing the very fabric of our society. In this year’s Women & Power issue, we unveil a compelling list of the top 100 companies and nonprofits blazing trails in the Bay State. With an astonishing collective revenue increase of 48% from last year and a budget totaling over $124 billion, these organizations epitomize grit, resilience, and vision. Join us as we delve into their stories and achievements that spark inspiration. Curious to discover how this influential network is shaping our future? LEARN MORE.

The Women’s Edge and Globe Magazine celebrate the state’s leading companies and nonprofit organizations led by women.

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They run health care and biotech and manufacturing and real estate companies. Retail giants, law firms, universities and colleges, financial institutions, and more. They’re the women power players of the Bay State, responsible for thousands of employees and billions in revenue, driving the Massachusetts economy. Meet them in the 2024 installment of this list, created by The Women’s Edge and published annually in the Women & Power issue of the Globe Magazine.

Taken together, the 100 companies on this list represent a total revenue and operating budget of $124 billion — to be precise, $124,497,372,685.75. (We couldn’t help noticing: That’s a 48 percent increase over last year’s figures.)

How this list was created: For each organization, The Women’s Edge, a nonprofit that supports female business leaders, examined 2023 revenue or operating budget as well as other variables, including number of full-time employees in the state, workplace and management diversity, and innovative projects. The Women’s Edge then ranked organizations according to its own formula. This is the 24th year that The Women’s Edge has created the list and the 12th year that the Globe Magazine has partnered with the group.

Read more from this special issue of Globe Magazine:

• If Democrats win back the US House, Katherine Clark will gain more influence. She’s ready.
• Juggling caregiving for a parent with a 9-to-5 job can feel impossible. Here’s advice that can help.
• ‘Fight Song’ was Rachel Platten’s breakout song. Then, she broke down.
• A workaholic’s guide to building a sense of self outside of professional achievement
• Feeling burned out? Here’s how you can turn a career break into a career boost.
• Where women stand 50 years after Title IX