Eventful Connections LLC Lorraine Janusas, President P.O. Box 514, Forestdale, MA 02644 508-539-3530
[email protected] eventfulconnections.com A partner you can trust for quality events, incentives and meetings in Boston, Cape Cod and throughout New England. Our approach is one based on an ethi- cal, professional code of conduct complemented by a sense of humor and an authentic desire for per- fection in all events. 25+ years of experience pro- ducing exceptional events, one detail at a time! Jones Event Boston Favour Jones, Owner 617-645-2363 •
[email protected] joneseventboston.com Full-service management company with over 25 years’ experience. Services include: event decor, destination management, budget controls and per- mitting...from restaurant recommendations and team building to full program management. Outstanding record and personal service standards. MC&A Destination & Event Management Ashlee Caroscio, MC&A Vice President, National Sales 2155 Kalakaua Avenue, Suite 810 Honolulu, HI 96815 954-651-8477 •
[email protected] mcadmc.com For 40+ years, MC&A has been a top destination and event management company, famed for unforget- table experiences and exceptional service. Our approach, rooted in “imagine, create, celebrate,“ focuses on tailored solutions, cultural immersion and unparalleled quality. Michael P. Wasserman, Inc. Michael Wasserman, President 349 Newbury Street, Suite 300, Boston, MA 02115 617-262-3424 •
[email protected] mpwi.org Full-service meeting, destination management and special event planning firm with a diverse list of clients and projects. With its broad range of corpo- rate, media and not-for-profit clients, MPWI is rec- ognized for its creative work, attention to detail and highly personalized service. NXTevent, Inc. Allyson O’Connor, CEO, Founder 100 Conifer Hill Drive, Suite 515 Danvers, MA 01923 617-904-9050 •
[email protected] nxtevent.com A Boston-based event and DMC, our team works directly with each of our clients, bringing a level of craft and attention you won’t find anywhere else. We will use our award-winning imagination, proven relia- bility and vendor partner network to produce a thoughtful, turnkey program that guests and leader- ship will be talking about for years to come. Portfire Events LLC Kathy Landry, CEO / Founder 2 Adams Street, Newburyport, MA 01950 617-938-1522 •
[email protected] portfireevents.com Portfire Events is a full-service destination manage- ment company - New England. We offer special events, entertainment, decor, activities, team build- ing and so much more. PRA New England Sarah Smith, Regional Sales Manager One Design Center Place, Suite 718 Boston, MA 02210 860-930-5266 •
[email protected] • pra.com For over 40 years, PRA has worked to create unique experiences that move hearts, minds and business- es forward. The Passion, Reach and Authenticity (PRA) of the company has elevated it to the leading business event producer in the country, with teams of the most experienced and talented event profes- sionals across the nation. EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS Boston Area Spanish Exchange (BASE) Bill Spirito, Director 101 Arch Street, 8th Floor, Boston, MA 02110 617-865-3665 •
[email protected] spanishclassesboston.com Teacher-owned and -run language school bridging cultural and linguistic gaps in the downtown Boston area and beyond. ENTERTAINMENT AGENCIES & BANDS 3D Cowboys Michael Quan, Robot Wrangler 617-500-7520 •
[email protected] 3dcowboys.com 3D Cowboys offers the Boston Dynamics robot dog for meetings and events. Our robot dog will entertain, inform and dazzle your guests. AfroDesiaCity Productions, LLC Olawumi Aninwumi, CEO/Creative Director 1109 Harrison Avenue, Boston, MA 02119 857-544-1275 •
[email protected] afrodesiacity.com AfroDesiaCity promotes Boston’s urban soul music scene. Our mission is to unite artists, audiences and communities through live music events, social gath- erings, and celebrations infused with an intelligent, innovative and futuristic soulful vibe. We strive to transform our community into a welcoming and vibrant home through our curated events. Barry Productions Diane Barry, President 288 Grove Street, #212, Braintree, MA 02184 508-596-2450 •
[email protected] barryproductions.com Full service entertainment and special events com- pany. We have successfully been in business for 38 years servicing clients throughout the country. “This will be the last phone call you will ever have to make.” Beantown Swing Orchestra Frank Hsieh, Director 5 Federal Street, Billerica, MA 01821 617-272-5730 •
[email protected] beantownswing.com The Beantown Swing Orchestra is an 18-piece big band specializing in the performance of the popular and highly danceable music of the Swing Era. Its youthful and energetic musicians are trained on vin- tage instruments from that period to achieve the most authentic sound and experience possible. Boss-Ten Productions James Braxton, President 1539 Blue Hill Avenue, Suite 9, Boston, MA 02126 617-314-5080 •
[email protected] bosstenproductions.com Boss-Ten Productions is a Boston-based video and live concert production company and booking agency with a focus on jazz and R&B. We specialize in event production, promotional consultation and support, media exposure through press releases, webcasting, online social networking, advertising design and submission for artists and venues alike. The Boston HarpBeat Shelley Otis, Band Leader/Harpist 774-847-7265 •
[email protected] thebostonharpbeat.com With 15 years of experience providing music for events of all kinds, the Boston HarpBeat is a solid choice for your event’s entertainment. With music that is simultaneously elegant and upbeat, they know how to entertain guests with their innovative twist on familiar tunes. Available as a duo, trio or quartet, or even as a solo harpist. Casino Productions Grant Thayer 11 Ivory Street, West Roxbury, MA 02132 617-327-4300 •
[email protected] casinonightboston.com Bring everyone together for a great time! Since 1980, Casino Productions has created thousands of memorable and exciting casino parties for corpora- tions, fundraisers and private parties. Our authentic first-class equipment and professional dealers pro- vide a realistic casino atmosphere. Great for social ice breakers, team bonding and networking. City Strings United Bithyah Israel, President P.O. Box 192120, Roxbury, MA 02119 857-919-5171 •
[email protected] • citystrings.org City Strings United was founded in 2012 on the belief that access to high-quality youth programs can cre- ate positive change and foster the social, emotional, and educational development of its youth. City Strings United provides free cello lessons and unique performance opportunities to students from the ages of six to eighteen. Cover Story Entertainment Chris Troxell, President P.O. Box 194, Manomet, MA 02345 954-494-4438 •
[email protected] coverstoryentertainment.com Cover Story Entertainment offers clients the ease of single-vendor coordination with the benefit of access to prestigious performers, photographers and videographers. Craig Sutton The EventGoToGuy Craig Sutton, The EventGoToGuy 16 John H. Finley III Way, Suite 204 Framingham, MA 01701 508-735-4848 •
[email protected] eventgotoguy.com Craig Sutton is The EventGoToGuy, known for his creative, innovative range of entertaining services. Besides being a pro DJ/emcee, concepts include The Social Connections Series for better networking, Game Station Series, Boston Cash Cube, Big Cake Boston, The Strolling Dress and Strolling Tables. Corporate, special events, conferences and trade shows. Entertainment Specialists Mike Amado, President 361 Newbury Street, 5th Floor, Boston, MA 02115 617-723-1115
[email protected] entertainmentspecialists.com Full-service entertainment. Fun Enterprises, Inc. Anne-Celeste Anders, VP of Corporate Events 63 Tosca Drive, Stoughton, MA 02072 781-436-3187 •
[email protected] • funent.com Featuring Boston’s best caricature artists, photo pro- grams, airbrush programs, do-it-yourself programs, personalized programs, entertainers and perform- ers. Perfect for trade shows, hospitality suites, recep- tions and conferences. A memorable entertainment experience will be talked about long after the event is over. 146 | Meet Boston Destination Management Companies (continued) PARTNER SERVICES
