December 1, 2009
Ad Club
Three Social Media Strategies
Join The Ad Club as we learn how Dunkin’ Donuts, Fidelity Investments, & Monster Worldwide built a social media strategy for their brands & how you can build one for yourself, your brand or your organization.
Members: $45 Non-Members: $60
http://www.adclub.org/events?eventId=97026&EventViewMode=EventDetails
December 1, 2009
Ad Club
A Crash Course in the Basics of Digital Production
This program is a crash course in the basics of digital production and the difference as compared to the creation of more traditional advertising elements. Experts will provide participants with an understanding of the tools, workflow and people needed to create a program that will live as an interactive element in the digital space.
Members: $100 Non-Members: $125
http://www.adclub.org/events?eventId=99133&EventViewMode=EventDetails
December 1, 2009
Boston Chamber of Commerce
Chamber Networking Group Breakfast
The Chamber Networking Group provides a more intimate forum for small- to medium-sized member companies looking to expand their network of business contacts, generate new business leads, and learn the most effective strategies for networking. Members take part in facilitated networking sessions and break-out group discussions, and have the opportunity to develop new relationships.
Members Only
http://www.bostonchamber.com/cwt/external/wcpages/wcevents/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=896
December 1, 2009
IEEE Boston Entrepreneurs’ Network
Acquiring Customers
You have been working so hard on your idea to make sure it works right every time, or makes sense to the investors and your own team, but now you need to take it to the broader market. Looking for investors takes a lot of time and energy, hiring the right people to fill in the empty spots in your process does too, and now sales and marketing will be a priority ongoing and forever. You probably have more questions than answers. Is marketing a skill or an art form? How can you take sales and marketing ideas and execute the right way so you are not wasting your money.
Members: Free Non-Members: $20
http://boston.bizjournals.com/boston/calendar/?op=event_details&listing_id=63451
December 1, 2009
AdWords Advantage Online Summit
PPC Summit
Learn how to fast-track your Google AdWords profits, lower your pay per click costs & increase your results at this three-week online summit. Register & Save 40% Now! www.AdWordsAdvantage.com
$200
http://www.masshightech.com/calendar/event.html?id=1609996
December 2, 2009
Boston Chamber of Commerce
Annual Holiday Reception
We invite you to kick off the holiday season at the business community’s signature holiday gathering. Join us for an evening of complimentary cocktails, hors d’ oeuvres, and networking, while you enjoy a spectacular view of the Boston skyline.
Members: $100 Non-Members: $200
http://www.bostonchamber.com/cwt/external/wcpages/wcevents/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=906
December 2, 2009
The Capital Network
Sponsor Lunch: Understanding the Dilution Impact of Early Stage Investment
This working group lunch, moderated by one of Boston’s leading experts in the field, will first help you build your own capitalization table in a simple but powerful spreadsheet format and will then explain, indetail, how to use this tool to understand the dilutive impact of stock options, restricted stock, early stage angel or venture capital investment, “down-rounds”, anti-dilution provisions and other similar events.
Cost: $70
http://thecapitalnetwork.org/programs.upcoming.php#Dec01
December 2, 2009
myMarketingManager
New Economy Sales & Marketing Boot Camp
How Do You Grow Your Business In An Economy That Is Not Growing? The New Economy Boot Camp is an intense, sales and marketing workshop that provides you with actionable advice you can implement immediately to grow your business. Each boot camp features new speakers, proven strategies and powerful tactics to help you market smarter, generate leads and win business in the New Economy. Visit neweconomybootcamp.com for program descriptions. Advance registration is required for building security.
Member: $69 Non-Member: $79
http://boston.bizjournals.com/boston/calendar/?op=event_details&listing_id=60961
December 2, 2009
Greg Nanigian & Associates, Inc.
Sandler Executive Sales Boot Camp Ultra
This two hour training program has participants discover a selling system that puts them in control, helps them to close faster and more often!
Free
http://www.masshightech.com/calendar/event.html?id=1609715
December 2, 2009
North Shore Chamber of Commerce
91st Annual Dinner Meeting
http://www.northshorechamber.org/annualdinner.html
December 3, 2009
The Business Development Group
The Business Development Group Meeting
After NETWORKING and discussing “biz-dev issues,” we will be looking at truly profound thoughts from some of our greatest contemporary spiritual leaders. We will then see how they are linked to business development.
Free
http://boston.bizjournals.com/boston/calendar/?op=event_details&listing_id=61571
December 3, 2009
Veroxity Technology Parnters, LLC
Complimentary Webinar: Any-to-Any Connectivity: The Advantages of VPLS
For organizations that need to connect multiple locations and are contemplating an MPLS solution, you may be overlooking a more streamlined solution that efficiently utilizes bandwidth, recognizes uniform reach, positions your IT infrastructure for future needs, increases operational efficiency, lowers the total cost of ownership.
Free
http://boston.bizjournals.com/boston/calendar/?op=event_details&listing_id=62701
December 3, 2009
NEHRA
Advanced HR: How to Achieve Maximum Value Out of Every Negotiation
This workshop will give you an opportunity to build a foundation and set the example to take HR to the next level. Developing your negotiation skills will enhance your competitive edge and deliver value as a HR leader.
Members: $110 Non-Members: $150
http://www.nehra.com/index.php?view=details&id=122%3Aseminar%2C001-780&option=com_eventlist&Itemid=102
December 3, 2009
MITX
What You Need to Know About Facebook Connect
Join MITX for its final event in the Marketing Technology series, as we explore a platform that is blurring the line between social networking and websites: Facebook Connect. The best practices for utilizing this technology are unknown so don’t miss this panel as they discuss all that you need to know to leverage its power.
Member: $35 Non-Members: $70
http://www.mitx.org/events/2086.cfm
December 3, 2009
irobot
irobot Engineering Job Fair
We have multiple exciting opportunities available in both our Home Robots and Government/Industrial Divisions! If you are an experienced Mid to Senior level Mechanical, Electrical, or Software Engineer, and are searching for the next challenge in your career, we want to meet you!
Free
http://www.masshightech.com/calendar/event.html?id=1610140
December 4, 2009
Boston Chamber of Commerce
The Eight Things You Need to Know to Be a Winning Sales Leader
This interactive and informative session will highlight mechanisms that organizations can use to develop winning sales managers. Aryaud will provide tips to improve the coaching, mentoring, supervising, and training skills that every sales management team needs in order to be successful and get results.
Members Only
http://www.bostonchamber.com/cwt/external/wcpages/wcevents/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=917
December 4, 2009
Boston Patent Law Associates
BPLA Annual Meeting
Members: $110 Non-Members: $140
http://boston.bizjournals.com/boston/calendar/?op=event_details&listing_id=63021
December 7, 2009
Ad Club
The 2009 Ad Club Holiday Party
Please join us for The Ad Club’s Annual Holiday Party,
Monday, December 7th, 2009 at the Fairmont Copley Plaza.
The night will include a variety of delectable hors d’oeuvres, music, and a cash bar. We look forward to seeing you there!
Members: $25 Non-Members: $35
http://www.adclub.org/events?eventId=92416&EventViewMode=EventDetails
December 8, 2009
Boston Business Journal
2-Day Leadership Workshop for Today’s Times: Engaging Employees to Drive Results
Join presenters Bob Kelleher and Chuck Mollor for an internationally recognized and certified two-day workshop. Over a comprehensive and intensive two days, discover how to tap into your ability to engage and transform your organization. As companies begin to recover from our recent recession, it is critical that today’s leaders understand their role in re-engaging their employees to drive high performance.
Cost: $995
http://boston.bizjournals.com/boston/calendar/?op=event_details&listing_id=51831
December 8, 2009
Boston Chamber of Commerce
Government Affairs Forum – Mayor Thomas Menino
As the nation and the region work to emerge from recession, Mayor Menino is committed to improving Boston’s economic vitality and is working with the Chamber and employers to grow jobs, spur development, and lay the foundation for the city’s economic future. He has steered the city to the highest bond rating in its history, improved schools, and worked to make Boston a leader in green development and clean tech innovation.
Member: $55 Non-Member: $95
http://www.bostonchamber.com/cwt/external/wcpages/wcevents/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=900
December 8, 2009
The Capital Network
How to Build an Entrepreneurship Ecosystem for Women in Greater Boston
How can leaders in the last decade work together to mentor entrepreneurs, provide CEO support, collaborate on early stage financing, and architect the new road map for women-led ventures? Come hear two successful women talk about their incredible journey creating start-up businesses and join discussions on how women can help women in start-ups.
Cost: $70
http://thecapitalnetwork.org/programs.upcoming.php#Dec08
December 8, 2009
Goldense Group, Inc.
10th Product Development Metrics Summit
This Summit will provide participants with a snapshot of the evolution, current status, and projected future of R&D and Product Development Metrics as viewed from the top of corporations. GGI is a recognized thought leader in this field spanning two decades.
http://boston.bizjournals.com/boston/calendar/?op=event_details&listing_id=60471
December 8, 2009
NEHRA
2-Day Leadership Workshop for Today’s Times: Engaging Employees to Drive Results
Employee Engagement is not a program; it’s how you run your organization, it’s a culture. Attendees will take away practical tools and proven best practices to help their business increase engagement levels – vital to achieving superior business results
Fee: $995
http://www.nehra.com/index.php?view=details&id=102%3A2-day-leadership-workshop-for-todays-times-engaging-employees-to-drive-results&option=com_eventlist&Itemid=102
December 8, 2009
Research Rockstar
Practical Survey Design: Conduct Online Research with Confidence!
Planning your first online survey project? Feeling a little uncertain about designing a questionnaire? With a little training, and access to some good examples, you can design an online survey that will meet your needs.
Fee: $59
http://www.masshightech.com/calendar/event.html?id=1610058
December 9, 2009
Medical Development Group
MDG December 2009 Super Networking: Acquisitions Perspective
The Medical Development Group announced its Dec 9 SuperNetworking event entitled “Acquisitions – The Acquirer’s Perspective.” A panel of business development executives from major device companies will be moderated by one of the region’s leading life sciences entrepreneurs and venture capital veterans to deliver a discussion of how their companies approach acquisition targeting, evaluation and strategy.
Fee: $20
http://www.masshightech.com/calendar/event.html?id=1610078
December 9, 2009
NEDMA
Using Web Analytics to Drive Profit
This seminar will explore how publishers, marketing firms and agencies use analytics to drive profits for their clients. Key points to be discussed: Isolating which numbers make a difference; How clients are reading their own analytics; How to get started in an analytics program.
Member: $109 Non-Member: $119
http://www.nedma.com/events/event.asp?id=224
December 9, 2009
NEDMA/BMA
NEDMA/BMA Networking Holiday Party
Join us for a fun, festive gathering, filled with lively conversation, tasty Mexican appetizers, and freshly made margaritas.
Cost: $17
http://www.nedma.com/events/event.asp?id=101
December 9, 2009
Mass Innovation Nights
Mass Innovation Nights
Mass Innovation Nights connect Massachusetts-based innovators with the marketplace using social media. Held at the Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation, the monthly Launch Parties are FREE for everyone – companies and guests alike. All we ask is that guests help spread the word about cool new products they see at our events.
Cost: Free
http://www.mitx.org/events/1930.cfm
December 9, 2009
Boston Chamber of Commerce
Women’s Network Breakfast
The mission of the Women’s Network of the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce is to connect women of all career levels, strengthen their professional networks, and engage them in the Greater Boston business community. The Women’s Network has achieved this vision through offering prominent speaker programs, unique receptions and roundtables, and annual awards ceremonies that foster development, spotlight women leaders, and promote the positive impact women have made on the Greater Boston region.
Member: $50 Non-Member: $95
http://www.bostonchamber.com/cwt/external/wcpages/wcevents/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=910
December 10, 2009
NEHRA
Professional Development: Coaching for Commitment
At this seminar, supervisors and managers will learn a systematic process for intrinsically motivating their employees. This five-step coaching process teaches managers to use questions as their most powerful asset. In this program, we will outline a key questioning strategy for each step in the process.
Members: $400 Non-Members: $525
http://www.nehra.com/index.php?view=details&id=112%3Aprofessional%2C001-792&option=com_eventlist&Itemid=102
December 10, 2009
Search Engine Strategies
Social Media and Your Business Workshop
According to that survey, 93% of social media users believe a company should have a presence in social media, while an overwhelming 85% believe a company should not only be present but also interact with its consumers via social media. In this session you will learn the landscape of places like: Facebook, Myspace, YouTube, Delicious, Flickr, LinkedIn and much more. Additionally, you will get examples of how other businesses have used these outlets and how you should and, maybe more importantly, should not use them.
http://www.mitx.org/events/2061.cfm
December 10, 2009
Search Engine Strategies
Landing Page Testing Hands On: Developing Your Act
Changes in landing page efficiency can dramatically improve the profitability of your online marketing programs. This fast-paced and practical hands-on training will provide you with a crash course in landing page optimization and testing. It will also allow you to develop a personal action plan that is tailored to your specific business.
http://www.mitx.org/events/2060.cfm
December 10, 2009
Search Engine Strategies
Advanced Keyword Research Workshop
In this 4 hour training session attendees will explore the tools available for identifying, researching and zeroing in on the right keywords for your SEO or PPC campaign. We will walk through the process in theory first and then work on a real world example that leverages the latest tools available.
http://www.mitx.org/events/2063.cfm
December 10, 2009
Search Engine Strategies
Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Workshop
A search-engine friendly Web site is a user-friendly, search-friendly, and persuasive site that converts visitors into buyers. In order for a site to be search-engine friendly, it must meet the terms and conditions set forth by the search engines (Google, Yahoo, Bing, Ask, etc.) Additionally, the site must satisfy the needs of site visitors. Ultimately, the site must be profitable for the Web site owner. Can a single site satisfy all of these groups? This workshop will demonstrate that these skills are essential for building a user-friendly, search-friendly, and persuasive site that converts visitors into buyers.
http://www.mitx.org/events/2062.cfm
December 10, 2009
US Trust, Choate Investment Advisors, Northeastern University, Continuity Family Business Consulting
FFI New England Chapter Quarterly Meeting: Family Business Luminaries Series
Harvard Professor and Renowned Family Business expert John A. Davis will describe the facilitators and inhibitors of successful negotiations among family members. He will explore the potential landmines that affect family negotiations in family business systems, discuss tools for resolving business family disputes and offer a principled approach to negotiating effectively with family members.
Non-Members: $45
http://boston.bizjournals.com/boston/calendar/?op=event_details&listing_id=63611
December 10, 2009
Xconomy
Xconomy Forum: Cloud3
This Xconomy forum will forecast cloud computing’s impact on the IT climate for startups, small and medium-sized businesses, large enterprises, and consumers. Speakers will include executives and leading technologists from Boston’s biggest players in cloud computing as well as representatives from the sector’s new wave of startups and the investors behind them.
Fee: $150
http://www.masshightech.com/calendar/event.html?id=1609994
December 14, 2009
NEHRA
WEBINAR: Employment Law Update
NEHRA’S Legal Update Webinars will run each quarter, covering the key developments in employment law and issues of current concern for employers and human resources professionals.
Members: Free Non-Members: $75
http://www.nehra.com/index.php?view=details&id=125%3Awebinar-employment-law-update&option=com_eventlist&Itemid=102
December 14, 2009
Tech Collective
Tech Collective wants to slip you a Mikki
Tech Collective’s Women in Technology series is pleased to welcome the outrageous, one-of-a-kind Mikki Williams. In an energetic, interactive presentation, Mikki will make you laugh out loud and learn a bit about yourself as she walks us through both the trials of work/life balance and, more importantly, the methods to accomplishing it.
Fee: $50
http://www.masshightech.com/calendar/event.html?id=1610096
December 15, 2009
The Rockland Group, Inc.
Exit Planning Strategy and Execution: Building Value Towards A Successful Exit
Join fellow business owners for a complimentary 90-minute strategy session on building value and positioning your business for a successful exit. You’ll leave armed with the knowledge and tools you need to build maximum value in your business and position it for a successful sale.
Free
http://www.masshightech.com/calendar/event.html?id=1610131
December 15, 2009
NEHRA
Half Day PD: Leading the Transformation to Sustainable High Performance
The workshop examines the importance of leadership, change management, empowerment, communications, effective project planning/management and creating a culture to sustain high performance as a foundation to successful and sustainable high performance.
Members: $200 Non-Members: $260
http://www.nehra.com/index.php?view=details&id=108%3Aseminar%2C001-793&option=com_eventlist&Itemid=102
December 15, 2009
BIMA
BIMA Advisory Group’s “A Glimpse into the Future of Advertising”
At this event, BIMA asks digital pioneers from key publishers, agencies, and technology vendors to give us a progressive, unabashed view of marketing 5 years from now and beyond; to share with us NOT what is probable, but rather what is possible through emerging technologies and trends. Topics may include augmented reality, retina recognition, neuro-marketing, OpenSocial, ad exchanges and future media agency models, RFID, etc.
Members: $35 Non-Members: $70
http://www.mitx.org/events/2100.cfm
December 18, 2009
Boston Business Journal
Jingle & Mingle Holiday Party
Join us for a festive holiday celebration featuring delectable hors d’oeuvres, buffet dinner & dessert, DJ, cash bar
Cost: $55
http://boston.bizjournals.com/boston/calendar/?op=event_details&listing_id=48091
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