One of the toughest issues facing growing firms in a fiercely competitive market is the importance of company culture.

Ken Wexler and his daughter Lisa are the second and third generation owners of Elaine Construction Company, founded by Ken’s parents in 1947. Wealth to them means having the opportunity to continue their family’s legacy for generations to come.

At Boston Private, we’re solidly committed to serving all of the people within our footprint. That’s why we work in close partnership with diverse groups of people and organizations in our neighborhoods to give them access to capital for a variety of programs that serve low- and moderate-income people.

Addressing the gender gap, particularly in leadership positions, is key to building a successful company. As a sponsor of EY’s Entrepreneur of the Year Award — New England, Boston Private is privileged to be able to share EY’s valuable research with our clients. This study of women worldwide examines how to create an ecosystem that supports women professionals throughout their careers and discusses critical workplace skills and how they can be developed.