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 com- munications experience, SMW Communications weaves together compelling content and thoughtful strategy to create marketing and public relations programs for travel and hospitality businesses. The Williams Agency Nicola Williams, President 144-A Mount Auburn Street Cambridge, MA 02138 617-395-7680 •
[email protected] thewilliamsagency.net Full-service marketing firm for event planning, mar- keting strategy, website design, public relations, community relations, social media and graphic design. We also produce B2B and B2C events, including cultural, food and arts festivals, and can plan unique events 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 combines 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] irishmassachusetts.com 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 Robyn Culbertson, Executive Director 17 Dunster Street, Suite 203 Cambridge, MA 02138 617-441-2884 •
[email protected] cambridgeusa.org Contact point for visitor information and advice when planning a trip to Cambridge - aka Boston’s Left Bank! With an eclectic energy all its own, Cambridge is the New England city where Old World meets New Age. 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 The Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce/CVB is a resource for corporate and association meeting planners. Assists in planning and executing meetings and conventions by capitalizing on the Cape’s diversity as a destination and helps implement and promote 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 Our mission is to maintain and support a lively com- mercial and business area and to enhance the quali- ty of life in Central Square. CommonWealth Kitchen Tyler Seever, Chief Operating Officer 196 Quincy Street, Dorchester, MA 02121 857-231-1863
[email protected] commonwealthkitchen.org Transforming the food economy by strengthening capacity, creating connections and unleashing the power of diverse entrepreneurs to start/grow suc- cessful food businesses. Challenging the food system to align their values with decision-making, and harnessing their time, energy, resources and investments to ensure racial, social and economic justice. 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 Stacia Cooper, Assistant Director/Sales 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 Endless adventures await in Central Massachusetts. Located in the heart of New England, the region welcomes visitors to explore historic treasures, museums, parks, botanical gardens and wildlife sanctuaries. 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- ons; port of call info. Visitor guides available. Discover Puerto Rico Yolanda Gonzalez, National Sales Director 500 Calle de la Tanca, Suite 402B, San Juan 00901 617-877-9417
[email protected] discoverpuertorico.com Discover Puerto Rico is a private, not-for-profit des- tination marketing organization. It’s time to plan. Bring your attendees and leave your passports. Discover Quincy Dagny Ashley, Director of Tourism 180 Old Colony Avenue, Suite 300 Quincy, MA 02170 617-471-1700 •
[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 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 Boston. Downtown Boston Business Improvement District (BID) Michael Nichols, President 101 Arch Street, Suite 160, Boston, MA 02110 617-261-0066 •
[email protected] downtownboston.org The Downtown Boston Business Improvement District (BID) was created by property owners com- mitted to achieving the district’s full potential as a premier and vibrant destination. Our mission is to significantly improve the experience of all who live, work, visit, go to school or shop in the Downtown Boston BID. Emerald Necklace Conservancy Declan Battles, Marketing and Communications Coordinator 350 Jamaicaway, Boston, MA 02130 617-522-2700 •
[email protected] emeraldnecklace.org The Conservancy connects people and parks and conserves the Emerald Necklace through projects and programs that enrich the visitor experience and restore and renew the landscape, waterways and parkways. Esplanade Association Lauren Vitacco, Design & Marketing Coordinator Charles River Esplanade, Boston, MA 02115 617-227-0365 •
[email protected] esplanade.org The Esplanade Association is a 21-year-old non- profit organization that works to revitalize and enhance the Charles River Esplanade, sustain its nat- ural green space and build community in the park by providing educational, cultural and recreational pro- grams for everyone. PARTNER SERVICES Meet Boston | 137
