Monday, January 30, 2012

LAST CHANCE to Register for Our Executive Forum with Ron O'Hanley



Please join us at our upcoming Executive Forum featuring Ron O'Hanley, President of Asset Management and Corporate Services at Fidelity Investments.

Date: Thursday, February 2, 2012
Time: 7:45 a.m. Registration & Networking
8:10 - 9:00 a.m. Program
Location:

Seaport World Trade Center


REGISTER HERE!

See photos from our past Executive Forums here!

LAST CHANCE to Register for Our Best Practices Seminar on Feb. 1st


Join us for our upcoming Best Practices Seminar with AJ Gerritson, Founding Partner of 451 Marketing. This is a FREE, members only event. At the event, AJ Gerritson will be focusing on helping members amplify their brand using social media and public relations.

When: Wednesday, Feb. 1st
7:45am Registration & Networking
8:10am-9am Program
Where: Metro Meeting Centers, 101 Federal Street, 4th Floor

REGISTER HERE!


Thanks to our sponsor for this event: Fitcorp!
Fitcorp Fitness Centers

Sunday, January 29, 2012

Celtics CEO Wyc Grousbeck joins This Week in Business: Game Time

Today on This Week in Business: Game Time, Wyc Grousbeck, managing partner and CEO of the Boston Celtics, joined hosts Paul Guzzi and Mike Nikitas to discuss the impact of the NBA lockout and a shorter season. He also talks about the Big Three, the team's involvement in the community, and the role of social media in the NBA.

On the Business Beat, NECN business reporter Peter Howe weighs in on President Obama's State of the Union address, Governor Patrick's State of the State address, Logan Airport's record number of passengers in 2011, and the Patriots' trip to the Super Bowl.

Friday, January 27, 2012

Pinnacle Awards, Governor's budget & UI rate freeze 'On the Record'

Last night, Chamber EVP Jim Klocke went On the Record with NECN's Latoyia Edwards to discuss the Chamber's 2012 Pinnacle Awards luncheon, Governor Patrick's FY '13 budget, and the status of an unemployment insurance rate freeze.

The Pinnacle Awards: In Pictures

In case you missed yesterday's event, here are some images that capture the highly successful 2012 Pinnacle Awards.

For the full gallery, please click here.

Congratulations again to all eight honorees!










Thursday, January 26, 2012

2012 Pinnacle Award Honorees Gather

More than 1,000 of Greater Boston's top business executives and professionals today filled the Boston's Copley Marriott Place to honor eight of the region's most dynamic women leaders, as part of the 2012 Pinnacle Awards, hosted by the Chamber.


Front Row: Joan W. Miller, M.D. (Harvard Medical School), Marcy L. Reed (National Grid),  Mary Jo Meisner (The Boston Foundation), Michelle Shell, CFA (LPL Financial)

Back Row: Carmen M. Ortiz (District of Massachusetts), Suzanne Bates (Bates Communications, Inc.),
Professor Rosabeth Moss Kanter (Harvard Business School), Helen G. Drinan (Simmons College)

House Energy Chair Keenan Talks Top Issues

The Chamber's Energy Committe convened this morning, discussing the top issues and trends impacting the Greater Boston business and civilian communities. Today's guest speaker: House Energy Chair Rep. John Keenan.