“Unveiling Innovators: Discover the Trailblazing Women-Led Businesses Shaping Massachusetts in 2024!”

What do you envision when you think of women’s leadership? Is it the fierce CEO steering a biotech empire, or perhaps a dynamic nonprofit director championing social change? In the vibrant landscape of Massachusetts, these women are not just part of the story—they are the drivers of the state’s economic engine. The Women’s Edge and Globe Magazine are back with their annual celebration of the Bay State’s most influential companies and nonprofits helmed by women. This year, the assembly features a remarkable cohort that collectively boasts an operating budget of a jaw-dropping $124 billion—a staggering 48 percent leap from last year! Join us as we delve into this inspiring showcase of talent, ambition, and success that not only highlights individual achievements but also underscores the vital role women play in powering our economy. Ready to discover the impact of these leaders? 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