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Times: 9:00am-9:00pm
Email: aaevents@adage.com
Phone: 212-210-0155

Address:
900 Boylston Street
Boston MA

Times: 7:30 a.m - 9:30 a.m.
Email: ccinfo@cambridgechamber.org
Phone: 617-876-4100

Address:
30 Washington Street
Somerville MA

Description:
Don't miss the final breakfast in the 2008 Networking Breakfast Series. This is your last opportunity for structured networking in 2008. Instead of informally mingling with just a few familiar faces, be part of an assigned table where each person has the opportunity to speak about his or her business. Then switch to another table and do it again. The advantage to this type of networking is that you have the undivided attention of the group at your table. Come prepared to talk about what you do and bring plenty of business cards. Please note that in order to ensure optimal networking for all attendees, no more than two individuals from the same company may attend this breakfast. Admission includes continental breakfast, a Networking Guide listing the contact information of all of pre-registered attendees and eligibility for door prizes. Please note that only those attendees who register by the Friday prior are guaranteed placement in the Networking Guide. The Holiday Inn Boston-Somerville is easily accessible off of Route 93 and near the Sullivan Square MBTA Station. Free parking is available in the hotel lot. For directions, visit www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/hi/1/en/hotel/BOSSV/transportation Please note that this is not the Holiday Inn Express that is on McGrath Highway in Cambridge. The 2008 Networking Breakfast Series sponsors include: Cambridge College, Comprehensive Insurance Providers, Fallon Community Health Plan, Patriot Financial Group, Sovereign Bank and University Stationery Company.

Times: All day
Email: moliva@capecodcanalchamber.org
Phone: 508-759-6000

Address:
Main Street
Bourne MA

Description:
The 38th Annual Bourne Scallop Festival sponsored by the Cape Cod Canal Region Chamber of Commerce attracted up to 50,000 people over the weekend including a marked increase in bus and rail groups. There were lots of new attractions including beer & wine, lobster rolls, scallop chowder, and a raw bar. And, of course, the popular scallop and chicken dinners were a big hit with over 3 tons of scallops served by J & J Concessions of Lakeville, Massachusetts. Hy-line Cruises and Cape Cod Central Railroad brought in several thousand people as well. The Bourne Scallop Festival was awarded the American Bus Association Top 100 Events for group tours in North America. “Once again, the Bourne Scallop Fest proved to be one of the top New England festivals, said Marie Oliva, President & CEO of the Cape Cod Canal Region Chamber of Commerce. “From the time we opened the gate on Friday until the last scallop was served on Sunday, thousands of people were able to enjoy the festivities with nearly perfect weather all three days.” Over 500 volunteers helped manage the Fest, an all time record. For a four-hour shift, volunteers got a T-shirt and free scallop or chicken dinner. “It’s quite extraordinary that we were able to recruit that many volunteers,” said Abigail Menard, Scallop Fest Committee Chair. A few years ago, we needed about 250 volunteers. That has now doubled in order to provide a quality event. We appreciate everyone taking time from their busy schedule to help us during the weekend. We couldn’t do this without them.” ENTRAIN from Martha’s Vineyard played to a rousing crowd on Saturday night with hundreds of people dancing to the music. A great roster of non-stop entertainment both inside the Tent and on the fairgrounds included Soul City Band and the Navy Northeast Show Band. Toe Jam Puppet Band entertained families in the Gazebo and “Tobor” the Tin Man, Scarecrow, and Woodstock Willy, all on 16’ stilts, roamed the fairgrounds all weekend long. Senate President Therese Murray and Patrolman Stephen O’Brien from the Barnstable Police Department opened the ceremonies on Friday afternoon that was attended by many state and local dignitaries and Scallop Fest sponsors. Bob Kneeland of Sterling, Massachusetts won the Harley-Davidson Raffle – a 2007 Road King Custom donated to the Chamber by Cape Cod Harley-Davidson of Pocasset. It was high drama on the Main Stage when the drawing was held at 2:30pm on Sunday. The juried Arts & Craft Show and Home Expo Show managed by L & R Productions of Brewster was sold out this year. Lots of people shopped at the various booths throughout the weekend. A new amusement company, Rockwell Amusements, provided a new variety of rides and games for families. Special thanks go to the Barnstable County Sheriff’s Office for set-up and breakdown of the Fest at Buzzards Bay Park. “Sheriff Jim Cummings has made a total commitment to this event,” said Oliva. “The inmates, under the terrific supervision of Sgt. Joseph Brait, co-chair of the Scallop Fest Committee, construct the entire site several days prior to the event. Then, when it’s all over, the breakdown begins.” Proceeds from the Bourne Scallop Festival go to the Chamber’s Scholarship and Grant Fund, Friends of the Bourne Council on Aging, and operation of four (4) visitor centers in Buzzards Bay, Sagamore, Sandwich, and Wareham.

Times: 9:00am-9:00pm

Address:
One Seaport Lane
Boston MA

Description:
Recognized as the premier conference for forecasting practitioners Forecasting Summit 2008 provides the opportunity for you to meet with and learn from fellow forecasters and world-class forecasting experts representing a wide range of industries and disciplines. The conference offers a wide variety of session formats including seminars workshops tutorials hands-on software sessions case studies practitioner presentations and in-depth pre-conference workshops.

Times: 9:00am-9:00pm

Address:
200 Seaport Boulevard
Boston MA

Description:
Join RISI's team of expert economists at the 23rd North American Forest Products Conference as they present their two-year outlooks for supply, demand, profitability, investment and trade for each major sector of the forest products market. You'll have the opportunity to discuss your questions and concerns for the industry's future with the economists and to network with industry colleagues.