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October 20, 2025 - Philadelphia, PA

Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. Austin Davis and Massachusetts Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll Highlight Opportunities and Challenges Facing Both States

The second-ranking executives from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts found common ground today in a discussion that highlighted how both states are driving innovation and economic growth through investments in education, workforce development, technology and health care.

"Here in Pennsylvania, the Shapiro-Davis Administration has secured nearly $26 billion in private-sector investment and created more than 12,000 new jobs since we took office - and we're continuing to make strategic investments that will keep our state growing," said Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. Austin Davis. "It was great to sit down with my friend and fellow lieutenant governor, Kim Driscoll, to talk about the opportunities we have for collaboration, as well as the challenges Pennsylvania and Massachusetts are facing, as the federal government continues to cut vital investments in research and education."

Speaker List:
Pennsylvania Lt. Governor Austin Davis
Massachusetts Lt. Governor Maura Healey
Jim Rooney, CEO, Greater Boston Chamber



From left, Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce CEO Jim Rooney, Massachusetts Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll, and Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. Austin Davis participate in a fireside chat hosted by the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce at the Cira Centre in Philadelphia, Pa., on Oct. 20, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28494_lg_firesideChat_KR_001.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Conversing off stage, from left, Massachusetts Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll, Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. Austin Davis, and Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce CEO Jim Rooney talk prior to a fireside chat at the Cira Centre in Philadelphia, Pa., on Oct. 20, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28494_lg_firesideChat_KR_002.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. Austin Davis converses with guests over lunch before the fireside chat hosted by the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce at the Cira Centre in Philadelphia, Pa., on Oct. 20, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28494_lg_firesideChat_KR_003.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. Austin Davis and Massachusetts Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll participate in a fireside chat hosted by the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce at the Cira Centre in Philadelphia, Pa., on Oct. 20, 2025. The discussion, moderated by Greater Boston Chamber CEO Jim Rooney, focused on how both states are fostering innovation and economic growth through education, workforce development, technology, and health care investments.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28494_lg_firesideChat_KR_004.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce CEO Jim Rooney converses with guests before the fireside chat at the Cira Centre in Philadelphia, Pa., on Oct. 20, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28494_lg_firesideChat_KR_005.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> From left, Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce CEO Jim Rooney, Massachusetts Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll, and Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. Austin Davis participate in a fireside chat hosted by the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce at the Cira Centre in Philadelphia, Pa., on Oct. 20, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28494_lg_firesideChat_KR_006.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> On stage, Massachusetts Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll, left, and Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. Austin Davis, right, take part in a fireside chat hosted by the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce at the Cira Centre in Philadelphia, Pa., on Oct. 20, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28494_lg_firesideChat_KR_007.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> On stage, Massachusetts Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll, left, and Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. Austin Davis, right, take part in a fireside chat hosted by the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce at the Cira Centre in Philadelphia, Pa., on Oct. 20, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28494_lg_firesideChat_KR_008.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. Austin Davis speaks during a fireside chat hosted by the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce at the Cira Centre in Philadelphia, Pa., on Oct. 20, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28494_lg_firesideChat_KR_009.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. Austin Davis and Massachusetts Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll participate in a fireside chat hosted by the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce at the Cira Centre in Philadelphia, Pa., on Oct. 20, 2025. The discussion, moderated by Greater Boston Chamber CEO Jim Rooney, focused on how both states are fostering innovation and economic growth through education, workforce development, technology, and health care investments.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28494_lg_firesideChat_KR_010.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> On stage, Massachusetts Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll, left, and Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. Austin Davis, right, take part in a fireside chat hosted by the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce at the Cira Centre in Philadelphia, Pa., on Oct. 20, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28494_lg_firesideChat_KR_011.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. Austin Davis speaks during a fireside chat hosted by the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce at the Cira Centre in Philadelphia, Pa., on Oct. 20, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28494_lg_firesideChat_KR_012.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> From left, Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce CEO Jim Rooney, Massachusetts Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll, and Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. Austin Davis participate in a fireside chat hosted by the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce at the Cira Centre in Philadelphia, Pa., on Oct. 20, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28494_lg_firesideChat_KR_013.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> From left, Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce CEO Jim Rooney, Massachusetts Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll, and Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. Austin Davis participate in a fireside chat hosted by the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce at the Cira Centre in Philadelphia, Pa., on Oct. 20, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28494_lg_firesideChat_KR_014.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> From left, Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce CEO Jim Rooney, Massachusetts Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll, and Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. Austin Davis participate in a fireside chat hosted by the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce at the Cira Centre in Philadelphia, Pa., on Oct. 20, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28494_lg_firesideChat_KR_015.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce CEO Jim Rooney, left, and Massachusetts Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll, right, speak during a fireside chat at the Cira Centre in Philadelphia, Pa., on Oct. 20, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28494_lg_firesideChat_KR_016.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. Austin Davis speaks during a fireside chat hosted by the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce at the Cira Centre in Philadelphia, Pa., on Oct. 20, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28494_lg_firesideChat_KR_017.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> From left, Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce CEO Jim Rooney, Massachusetts Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll, and Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. Austin Davis participate in a fireside chat hosted by the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce at the Cira Centre in Philadelphia, Pa., on Oct. 20, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28494_lg_firesideChat_KR_018.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> From left, Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce CEO Jim Rooney, Massachusetts Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll, and Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. Austin Davis participate in a fireside chat hosted by the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce at the Cira Centre in Philadelphia, Pa., on Oct. 20, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28494_lg_firesideChat_KR_019.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> From left, Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce CEO Jim Rooney, Massachusetts Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll, and Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. Austin Davis participate in a fireside chat hosted by the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce at the Cira Centre in Philadelphia, Pa., on Oct. 20, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28494_lg_firesideChat_KR_020.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> On stage, Massachusetts Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll, left, and Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. Austin Davis, right, take part in a fireside chat hosted by the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce at the Cira Centre in Philadelphia, Pa., on Oct. 20, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28494_lg_firesideChat_KR_021.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> From left, Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce CEO Jim Rooney, Massachusetts Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll, and Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. Austin Davis participate in a fireside chat hosted by the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce at the Cira Centre in Philadelphia, Pa., on Oct. 20, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28494_lg_firesideChat_KR_022.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> From left, Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce CEO Jim Rooney, Massachusetts Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll, and Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. Austin Davis participate in a fireside chat hosted by the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce at the Cira Centre in Philadelphia, Pa., on Oct. 20, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28494_lg_firesideChat_KR_023.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> From left, Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce CEO Jim Rooney, Massachusetts Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll, and Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. Austin Davis participate in a fireside chat hosted by the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce at the Cira Centre in Philadelphia, Pa., on Oct. 20, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28494_lg_firesideChat_KR_024.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> From left, Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce CEO Jim Rooney, Massachusetts Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll, and Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. Austin Davis participate in a fireside chat hosted by the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce at the Cira Centre in Philadelphia, Pa., on Oct. 20, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28494_lg_firesideChat_KR_025.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. Austin Davis and Massachusetts Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll participate in a fireside chat hosted by the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce at the Cira Centre in Philadelphia, Pa., on Oct. 20, 2025. The discussion, moderated by Greater Boston Chamber CEO Jim Rooney, focused on how both states are fostering innovation and economic growth through education, workforce development, technology, and health care investments.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28494_lg_firesideChat_KR_026.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> On stage, Massachusetts Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll, left, and Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. Austin Davis, right, take part in a fireside chat hosted by the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce at the Cira Centre in Philadelphia, Pa., on Oct. 20, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28494_lg_firesideChat_KR_027.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Posing for a photo, from left, Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. Austin Davis, Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce CEO Jim Rooney, and Massachusetts Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll attend a fireside chat at the Cira Centre in Philadelphia, Pa., on Oct. 20, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28494_lg_firesideChat_KR_028.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a>