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 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.
Try the Best New Brewery in Massachusetts at March’s Beers & Bites
Castle Island Brewing Co. is all about consistency in quality and accessibility, as evidenced by their being named Best New Brewery in Massachusetts for 2017 by Rate Beer. In this tasting, you’ll hear the story of why and how Castle Island’s founder and president Adam Romanow was able to open and operate a successful brewery in the quickly expanding craft beer market of New England. He’ll also delve into how he was inspired to build their brand through a five-year journey that brought the brewery to where they are today. This will be a look behind the beer with fantastic food to match, one you certainly won’t want to miss!
Your ticket includes a flight of Castle Island beer with delectable bar bites specially created and matched to the beer by our chef.
Come at 6:00pm to find a seat and mingle. Guided tasting starts at 6:30pm.
For more information, please click here.
Join Us on Thursday, March 29, from 7 to 10pm, to Celebrate and Support Women-Owned Food Businesses In and Around Boston.
Fairmont Copley Plaza is inspired by the amazing talent and delicious food & drink produced by women in the city, and this special four-course dinner will creatively incorporate provisions from a participating group of local female-led companies: Curds & Co., Nella Pasta, Bantam Cider, nuFudge.
The dinner is part of Fairmont Copley Plaza’s popular 140 Supper Club series where guests descend a century-old staircase and whisper a password to be immersed into an intimate gathering hosted by Executive Chef Laurent Poulain.
Menu
Vermont Burrata sourced from Curds & Co. cheese shop
tomatoes, micro basil, sea salt, extra virgin olive oil, aged balsamic
Nella Pasta Beet Campanelle
goat cheese feta, sweet and spicy pumpkin seeds, organic mushrooms sauté mix, brown butter lemon sauce, fresh sage, sherry vinegar aspic
Bantam Wunderkind Cider Braised Beef Short Rib
creamy parsley risotto, fine herbs salad, maple roasted baby vegetables, crispy julienne horseradish
nuFudge Ganache Tasting Plate
sea salt, citrus vanilla, goji berry
SERV is excited to announce their next seminar in a series of speaker and networking events for private events managers
Join them on June 27th at Tuscan Kitchen for breakfast and a discussion. The focus of this panel will be on social media; how restaurants can promote event spaces through their social media channels and working with influencers.
PANEL SPEAKERS INCLUDE:
- Kimberley Ring-Founder, Ring Communications
- Hannah Huke-Director of Marketing, the Briar Group
- Emily Hagen-Content Manager, Eastern Standard, Row 34, Island Creek Oyster Bar, The Hawthorne, Les Sablons, Branch Line
- Tenzin Samdo-Beverage Director & Partner- Artscience Culture Lab & Café and
Founder: @bostonmixdrink - Tiffany Lopinsky-Food Blogger and Founder: @bostonfoodies
SCHEDULE:
8:45am – 9:30am – breakfast and networking
9:30am – 10:30am – panelist discussion
10:30am – 11:00am – Q+A
This event is open to the public and seating will be limited. Please purchase tickets as soon as possible.
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.
Lisa Flores, Founder & President
Kelly Fay, Vice President of Programs
Maura Lacy, Vice President of Communications
Kerry Lynch, Vice President of Membership
Courtney McCabe, Treasurer
Joseph Bittner, Vice President of New Membership
Nicole Lazcano, Vice President of Sponsorship
#SERVboston
www.servsociety.com
Join Alice’s Table and Trunk Club for an evening of fashion, floral arranging, and fun!
Learn the art of flower arranging for your holiday table, explore all that the Club House at Trunk Club Boston has to offer! Get your holiday fashion vibes going with this beautiful event with cocktails, bites, flower arranging and fashion!
The flower arranging can take anywhere from one to two hours, depending on the complexity and format of the arrangement. Alice’s Table provides aprons for you to wear for the duration of the event. Working with flowers can be messy, so make sure to wear something you won’t mind getting a little dirty.
You don’t need to bring anything out of the ordinary with you – we provide the flowers, vases, and tools you will need to create your arrangement.
Trunk Club is a Nordstrom Company that delivers style to your door. You can also meet a stylist at one of their amazing clubhouses! Trunk Club stylists are men and women who understand that the right wardrobe can help you land the job, feel more confident, or simply free up time for more important things than shopping. And yes, they’re real people—you can meet your stylist at a Clubhouse!
Purchased tickets but something came up? You can transfer your ticket to another class as long as you contact us at least 48 hours before the event. Please note we do not offer refunds per Alice’s Table’s refund policy.
To learn more about Trunk Club, please click here.
Let Back Bay Social Club take your #SundayFunday to the post-season level.
The boys in blue are in the playoffs (once again), and Back Bay Social has been waiting all season long to host you & the #SundayFunday football gang for a POST SEASON VIEWING PARTY!
Watch the same on Back Bay Social’s giant screen with surround sound with a bucket of wings and some beer — or order from the full brunch menu. Be sure to register while space is still available!
You never get a second chance at a first impression.
First impressions are most important when building your network, whether it is at a business networking event or online via social media channels such as Linkedin.
Linkedin is still king when it comes to professional networking and there have been some amazing changes to the platform to encourage collaboration and engagement. A potential connection first impression of you is your Linkedin Profile, so it is essential that you dedicate time to assure you have a Linkedin Profile that stands out.
Jeffrey DeSocio, Owner/Principal of AIMC Business Solutions, will be the guest speaker and will provide a great overview of the “How to Score a Rocking Linkedin Profile” including some key tips to have an All-Star Profile.
The event will take place on Monday, April 29th from 6:30pm – 8pm, at the Microsoft Store in the Prudential Center in Boston right before the upcoming Small Business Expo in Boston.
The event is a combination of networking and presentation. Here is the agenda:
- 6:30pm-7:00pm: Introductions and Networking – Get your professional headshot.
- 7:05pm-7:45pm: How to Score a Rocking Linkedin Profile
- 7:45pm-8:30pm: More Networking and Some Homework & Networking
This event is being run by AIMC Business Solutions, Mass Professional Networking & The Microsoft Store.
Join SERV Boston for their next quarterly educational seminar, in a series of speaker and networking events for private event managers.
This event will begin with breakfast followed by a panel discussion focusing on the topic Boss Lady: Influence, Innovate, and Inspire…Fearlessly. Then our panelists will share their experiences on “how they got here,” through their hardships, determination, leadership, and passion.
The venue and breakfast are graciously being donated by Mistral.
PANEL SPEAKERS:
Tzurit Or, Founder, Tatte Bakery & Café
Chef Lydia Shire, Chef & Co-Owner, Scampo
Marlo Fogelman, Principal, Marlo Marketing
MODERATOR:
Leigh Harrington, Managing Editor, Exhale Lifestyle
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 an organization 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.
Lisa Flores, Founder & President
Kelly Fay, Vice President of Programs
Maura Lacy, Vice President of Communications
Kerry Lynch, Vice President of Membership
Courtney McCabe, Treasurer
Nicole Lazcano, Vice President of Sponsorship
#SERVboston
www.servsociety.com
Join the Microsoft Store and Jeffrey DeSocio, Owner/Principal of AIMC Business Solutions for Business Networking 101.
Business Networking is the cultivation of productive relationships for employment or business or the exchange of information or services among individuals, groups, or institutions. Easy enough, but networking at an event can be a daunting task, but it should be a rewarding experience that help build your confidence and utimately your personal brand.
Jeffrey DeSocio, Owner/Principal of AIMC Business Solutions and founder of Mass Professional Networking, will be the guest speaker and will provide a great overview of the “How to Network At An Event and Build Your Brand.”
The event is a combination of networking and short presentation.
This free event is being run by AIMC Business Solutions/ Mass Professional Networking. Registration is strong encouraged, as tickets are limited.
