BOSTON– Kaplan Construction, a WBE general contractor and construction management firm providing comprehensive building programs across Greater Boston, announced it has been named one of the Top 100 Women-Led Businesses in Massachusetts by The Women’s Edge.
The honorees were recognized during their annual celebratory breakfast event at Boston Marriott Copley Place on Friday, Nov. 1. Collectively, the 100 organizations honored generated over $124 billion in revenue in 2023, underscoring the significant economic impact of women leaders in the state.
“The organizations on this year’s diverse list are driving $124 billion of revenue into the MA economy and innovation across the country, from increased manufacturing capacity to breakthroughs in clinical care and therapeutics,” said Elizabeth L. Hailer, chief executive officer of The Women’s Edge. “We are honored to celebrate the Top 100 women leaders and hope it inspires others to drive for success here in our region and beyond.”
This is the 24th year that The Women’s Edge – a Boston-based nonprofit organization devoted to advancing women in leadership positions — created the list through a nomination process and reviewed both for-profit and not-for-profit organizations, and the 12th year that the list was created in collaboration with The Boston Globe. In addition to revenue or operating budget, factors considered in the evaluation included workplace and management diversity, board makeup, and innovative projects. The full list was published in the Globe Magazine’s Women & Power issue at bostonglobe.com/magazine on Nov. 1 and in print on Nov. 3.
“These 100 exceptional leaders, and the companies they run, are at the heart of the Massachusetts economy,” said Globe Magazine editor Francis Storrs. “We’re delighted to highlight their inspiration and impact through our longtime partnership with The Women’s Edge.”
Kaplan is a certified Women Business Enterprise (WBE) by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, a designation for businesses that are at least 51% owned or controlled by women. WBEs and Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) make up the fastest-growing business sector in Massachusetts, contributing increasing value to the state’s economy. Kaplan also frequently undertakes projects requiring Boston Resident Jobs Policy (BRJP) compliance and has employed a substantial number of women- and minority-owned subcontractors to fulfill these requirements.
“We are incredibly grateful to be recognized as a Top 100 Women-Led Business for the eighth time, and we extend our congratulations to this year’s honorees,” said Jane Kaplan Peck, majority owner and chief operating officer at Kaplan Construction. “With nearly a quarter of our team comprised of women—well above the industry average—Kaplan is committed to advancing opportunities for women in construction. We’re thrilled to have our efforts acknowledged by such distinguished organizations as The Women’s Edge and The Boston Globe.”
