Proverb Agency Daren Bascome, Managing Director 35 Fay Street, #106, Boston, MA 02118 617-266-0965 •
[email protected] proverbagency.com An agency focused on building powerful brands and creating a more thoughtful world around us. SMW Communications Suzanne Wenz, Owner 28 Prince Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 508-353-0699
[email protected] smwcommunications.com With more than 25 years of public relations and communications experience, SMW Communica- tions weaves together compelling content and thoughtful strategy to create marketing and public relations programs for travel and hospitality busi- nesses. To Have and To Hold Portraits, LLC - Live Artist Chanelle Goguen 432 Pearl Street, Gardner, MA 01440 978-424-1432
[email protected] tohaveandtoholdportraits.mypixieset.com Have your event be the highlight of the year as you bring me along to entertain and immerse your guest in an interactive journey with the beauty of live art. Chanelle’s artwork captures the night’s essence and ensures that your event is unforgettable! If the venue is in MA, RI or NH, Chanelle will add that extra sparkle to your next major event! The Williams Agency Nicola Williams, President 144-A Mount Auburn Street Cambridge, MA 02138 617-395-7680 •
[email protected] thewilliamsagency.net The Williams Agency is a full-service marketing firm offering event planning, marketing strategy, website design public relations, community relations, social media planning and graphic design. We also produce B2B and B2C events, including cultural, food and arts festivals, and can plan unique cultural events, tours and customized experiences. ASSOCIATIONS & ORGANIZATIONS 1Berkshire Lindsey Schmid, Vice President of Tourism & Marketing 66 Allen Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201 413-499-1600 •
[email protected] berkshires.org The Berkshires in Western Massachusetts combine harmony, culture and nature in a distraction-free environment for working and a hassle-free retreat for unwinding. A meeting, event or tour in the Berkshires inspires success. Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce Claudia DeVito Pazmany, Executive Director 28 Amity Street, Amherst, MA 01002 413-253-0700 •
[email protected] amherstarea.com With its rural life and urban appeal, Amherst is both the best college town in America and one of the best places to retire. Rich in history, natural beauty, cul- tural attractions and fine shopping and dining, the Amherst area is perfect for a day, a weekend get- away, a six-month sabbatical - or the rest of your life! Back Bay Association Meg Mainzer-Cohen, President 229 Berkeley Street, Suite 410, Boston, MA 02116 617-266-1991 •
[email protected] bostonbackbay.com Local business association. Boston Athletic Association Jack Fleming 185 Dartmouth Street, 6th Floor, Boston, MA 02116 617-236-1652 •
[email protected] • baa.org Organizer and owner of the Boston Marathon, held annually on Patriots’ Day, the third Monday in April. Organizer of sporting and youth events throughout the year in the Greater Boston area. Boston Irish Tourism Association Colette Quinlin, President 20 Buckingham Road, Milton, MA 02186 617-519-4262 •
[email protected] irishboston.org Promotes Greater Boston’s rich Irish heritage through cultural, musical and literary activities. Creator of Boston’s Irish Heritage Trail. Cambridge Chamber of Commerce David Maher, CEO 485 Massachusetts Avenue, Suite 300 Cambridge, MA 02139 617-876-4100 •
[email protected] cambridgechamber.org The CCC provides assistance, information and advocacy on behalf of the Greater Cambridge busi- ness community. Cambridge Office for Tourism Candice Beaulieu, Interim Executive Director 17 Dunster Street, Suite 203 Cambridge, MA 02138 617-441-2884 •
[email protected] cambridgeusa.org The Cambridge Office for Tourism is responsible for all destination marketing, public relations and visitor services for Cambridge, Massachusetts. See ad page 17. Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce & CVB Paul Niedzwiecki, CEO 5 Patti Page Way, Centerville, MA 02632 1-888-33CAPECOD •
[email protected] capecodchamber.org A resource for corporate and association meeting planners. Assists in planning and executing meetings and conventions by capitalizing on the Cape’s diver- sity as a destination and helps implement and pro- mote the many facets of its economy. Central Square Business Improvement District Robin Lapidus 620 Massachusetts Avenue, Suite 3 Cambridge, MA 02139 617-945-2418 •
[email protected] • centralsq.org The CSBA advocates for and represents the inter- ests of businesses, and contributes to a welcoming, interesting and energetic sense of place for working people, visitors, students and residents of all ages. Creative CEO Vanessa Farino, Founder 617-852-1489 •
[email protected] bookoutofoffice.com Creative CEO, a Forbes-featured company, is re- defining success for women, helping them build powerful personal brands, businesses and wealth beyond 9-5. Our signature event, the PWR of WMN Summit, brings ambitious women together to con- nect, grow and lead. Destination New Bedford Amy DesRosiers, Marketing Manager, Tourism & Marketing 133 William Street, Room 119 New Bedford, MA 02740 508-979-1745
[email protected] destinationnewbedford.org Discover New Bedford, a city with a vibrant working waterfront, history, museums, arts and culture, beaches and boating, feasts, festivals and so much more! Destination Salem Ashley Judge, Executive Director 81 Washington Street, P.O. Box 630, Suite 204 Salem, MA 01970 978-741-3252 •
[email protected] salem.org Salem, Massachusetts, Office of Tourism and Cultural Affairs. Discover Central Massachusetts Monique Messier, Executive Director 311 Main Street, Suite 200, Worcester, MA 01608 508-753-1550
[email protected] discovercentralma.org In the Central Massachusetts region, enjoy well- known and popular attractions including the DCU Center Arena and Convention Center, Old Sturbridge Village, Southwick’s Zoo, Worcester Art Museum, EcoTarium, Hanover Theatre for Performing Arts, Tower Hill Botanic Garden, Indian Ranch and a num- ber of campgrounds and outdoor recreation areas. Discover Gloucester Tess McColgan, Executive Director 3 Pond Road, Gloucester, MA 01930 978-675-1818 •
[email protected] discovergloucester.com Discover Gloucester promotes visitation to the high- est port of Gloucester and her surrounding towns of Essex and Rockport. Services include industry and visitor information; itinerary planning; FAMs; step- on’s; port of call info. Visitor guides available. Visit discovergloucester.com. Discover Quincy Dagny Ashley, Director of Tourism 1305 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA 02169 617-376-1110 •
[email protected] discoverquincy.com Known as the City of Presidents, Quincy was home to U.S. Presidents John Adams and John Quincy Adams. Visitors can tour their birthplaces, summer White House and final resting places, relax along our 27 miles of coastline, go hiking in the Blue Hills Reservation and enjoy our diverse dining scene only minutes from downtown Boston. Downtown Boston Alliance Michael Nichols, President 101 Arch Street, Suite 160, Boston, MA 02110 617-261-0066 •
[email protected] downtownboston.org Our mission is to enrich the experience of those who live, work, study or shop in Downtown Boston by maintaining clean streets and sidewalks, improving the district’s appearance and creating a welcoming, safe atmosphere. Embrace Boston Duncan Remage-Healey, Director of Advancement and External Affairs 50 Milk Street, 16th Floor, Boston, MA 02109
[email protected] embraceboston.org An initiative of the Boston Foundation working close- ly with the City of Boston to create a living memorial and programs honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and Coretta Scott King and their work together in Boston. Esplanade Association Lauren Vitacco, Design & Marketing Coordinator 617-227-0365 •
[email protected] esplanade.org A 21-year-old nonprofit organization that works to revitalize and enhance the Charles River Esplanade, sustain its natural green space and build community in the park by providing educational, cultural and recreational programs for everyone. PARTNER SERVICES Meet Boston | 141
