3…2…1…It’s the New Year!! Start 2017 off right by achieving your networking resolutions before January ends! In the latest YNPN Boston Networking with a Twist Event, building meaningful relationships is as easy as 3, 2, 1:
3: Meet [at least] three new people
2: Introduce two people to each other
1: Schedule one follow-up meeting, coffee, or call with a new connection
Bonus challenge: Take a selfie with other attendees and post it to social media to participate in our #npsquadgoals challenge.
Light refreshments will be available. Pre-registration is strongly recommended. This is a free event, but small donations are encouraged to help us put on more free events like this! Nearest MBTA subway stops: Hynes Convention Center or Copley on the Green line. The event will be held on the second floor of Lir, and is not wheelchair accessible.
The YNPN Boston Networking with a Twist series offers an opportunity to socialize with young nonprofit professionals and make meaningful connections in an inclusive, low-pressure setting. Each networking event in this series offers a “twist” to help squelch the awkwardness and spark comfortable conversation.
Join Hampshire House for an evening of Broadway and Hollywood musicals that take on great novels with songs, drinks and a three-course dinner prepared by Chef Markus Ripperger. Dine to songs from Show Boat, The King & I, Pal Joey, A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, Roberta Gypsy and more with singers including Jean Danton, Michelle Deluise, Davron Monroe, Benjamin Sears, and with pianist Bradford Conner.
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Ready to verify your Mayflower connection?
Interested in confirming a patriot ancestor?
Consider joining a lineage society! Meet with representatives from a number of national and local hereditary societies (including the Daughters of the American Revolution, Society of the Cincinnati, the Mayflower Society, Sons of the American Revolution, Society of Colonial Wars, and others) to learn more about the organization, the application process, and requirements.
This is a free, drop-in activity open to the public with a brief presentation at 11:00 am (and repeated at 2:00 pm). Registration is encouraged.
For more information or to register, please click here.
Join SERV for a Breakfast and Panel Discussion
We’re excited to announce our seventh seminar in a series of speaker and networking events for private events managers! Join us on February 28th at Grill 23 for breakfast and a discussion. The focus of this discussion will be on local urban development, upcoming conventions, future corporate neighbors, overall trends to expect and how this will affect our events industry as we know it.
PANEL SPEAKERS INCLUDE:
- Jeffrey Gates-Partner, The Aquitaine Group: Aquitaine, Gaslight, Metropolis, Cinquecento
- Chris Coombs-Chef / Owner, Boston Urban Hospitality: Deuxave | Boston Chops | dbar
- Bob Luz-President & CEO, Massachusetts Restaurant Association
- Lisa Deveney-Director of Convention Services, Greater Boston Convention and Visitors Bureau
- Rosemarie Sansone-President & CEO, The Downtown Boston Business Improvement District (BID)
SCHEDULE:
8:45am – 9:30am – breakfast and networking
9:30am – 10:30am – panelist discussion
10:30am – 11:00am – Q+A
SERV (Society for Event Planners: Restaurant Venues) is anorganization of private event managers who provide support and education to industry professionals. The quarterly speaker series includes a panel and networking opportunities over light breakfast. The panel discussions span a wide variety of topics from business and professional development to event technology, vendor relations and marketing, all pertaining to the private events industry with a focus on restaurant venues.Currently, SERV chapters exist in Boston and New York.
Volunteer Expo
With National Volunteer Week coming up April 15-21, Prudential Center is getting ready with our annual Volunteer Expo on April 12! You get the opportunity to meet with nonprofit groups from the Boston and Greater Boston areas that are all looking for volunteers.
Looking for an opportunity in the area but not sure what is available? Trying to find a group that fits your interests? With over 60 groups participating, this is the forum for you to find just what you’re looking for.
Participating groups may include:
American Lung Association
Boston Area Rape Crisis Center
Boston Art & Music Soul (BAMS) Fest
Boston Harbor Now
Boston Pride
Cancer Education and Research
Earthwatch
Epilepsy Foundation of New England
Fresh Truck
Heifer International
Junior League of Boston
Massachusetts Senior Medicare Patrol Program
New England Aquarium
People Making a Difference
Rescuing Leftover Cuisine
Rosie’s Place
Trinity Boston Foundation
Tutoring Plus
Youth Enrichment Services
AND MANY MORE!
For more information and to register, please click here.