You Can't Beat Boston

Boston is the city where legends are made. It’s the place where every corner holds a history lesson, every street has a new restaurant to try, and every neighborhood has a hidden gem to explore. We’re a small town with big city opportunities, and we’re here to welcome you with open arms and remind you that it’s never too late to become a Bostonian.

In 2023, a group of leading employers met with Mayor Michelle Wu at City Hall to explore strategies for attracting and retaining talent throughout greater Boston. That meeting marked the beginning of a collaborative employer-driven initiative to promote the Boston of today.  CEOs from a wide range of industries, along with the Mayor, the Governor's Secretary of Economic Affairs, the Greater Boston Chamber, and Mass Business Roundtable have participated in this effort.  

A new narrative, logo and branding about why people choose to live and work in Boston was developed following extensive outreach and research including: survey of 900+ employees from across industries, focus groups with HR recruiters, interviews with 60+ CEOs across Massachusetts.  Our goal is to have the branding: YOU CAN'T BEAT BOSTON used extensively, and our hope is that it will be embraced in much the same way the I LOVE NY is synonymous with NY.

The top reasons why Bostonians are
obsessed with our city:

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Variety of employment opportunities across industries

From marketing to healthcare to finance and everything in between, Boston offers a wide range of career paths across various fields.

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Access to top-tier healthcare, schools and higher education

One city with the most prestigious healthcare systems and education.

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Manageable city size, public safety and livability

A walkable city with reliable public safety.

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City’s culture and sports teams

Iconic sports teams with adrenaline and pride that you can feel in the air.

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Food, dining and neighborhoods

Any cuisine and every culture you can imagine, all in one city.

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And so much more...

You have to come see it to believe it.

Our Anthem

We needed to put the feeling of Boston into words. The sense of pride during the Boston Marathon, the rush of adrenaline during a Celtics game, the excitement when the ice finally defrosts from the Charles, the spark of possibility when innovation is at your fingertips. We decided that the best way to convey these feelings was through music. So, we went to the best music school in the country, Berklee School of Music, in search of our city’s soundtrack. We partnered with Berklee to do a contest with the next generation of Bostonians to make a new soundtrack that captures our city’s spirit.

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Merchandise for Champions

Represent the city of champions with iconic You Can't Beat Boston merch.

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You Can't Beat Boston Beer

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To celebrate You Can't Beat Boston, we partnered with Harpoon Brewery to give people a taste of our campaign.Literally. This beer pairs perfectly with a 70° day on the Esplanade and is available at Fenway, TD Garden, and Harpoon Brewery Seaport. Make sure to try the new You Can't Beat Boston beer today.Make sure to try the new You Can't Beat Boston beer today!

Currently available at:
TD Garden
Fenway Park
Harpoon Brewery Seaport

If you have any questions / inquiries about this new beer, please contact us here.

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