Join us for our first gathering in our popular summer happy hour series! Our summer happy hours provide a chance meet some of the many fascinating Net Impact members, and catch up with the folks you have met at previous events. We hope to see you there!
Date: Tuesday, June 15
Time: 6:30-8:30pm
Location: Tavern in the Square, Central Square, Cambridge
RSVP: jesse@netimpactboston.org
Save the dates for July and August summer happy hours:
Wednesday, July 21
Wednesday, August 11
Posted in Events | Tags: Events, fun, Happy Hour, networking
…is a locally owned pizza shop located in Porter Square! Come join other Net Impact folks on June 1 at 6:30pm for an all-you-can-eat night of pizza and food sustainability insight. The owner of Zing Pizza will be on hand to discuss his experience with running a local business (he also owns Cafe Zing, a coffee shop next to the Shaw’s in Porter Square), and the challenges (and rewards!) of sourcing locally and organically. We’ll get to try many of the different creations available at Zing and hear some of the stories behind the menu, such as, “What do you do when 40 lbs. of Fiddleheads show up in your CSA box…?!” Please RSVP for this event as space is limited!
Date: Tuesday, June 1
Time: 6:30 – 8:00pm
Location: Zing Pizza, 1925 Mass Ave (Porter Square)
Cost: $15 per person for all-you-can-eat goodness
RSVP: Email jesse@netimpactboston.org – space is limited!
Posted in Events | Tags: Chat, event, food, sustainability
It’s time to applaud Net Impact members for their success! Formerly known as the Net Impact Challenge, The Force for Change Award recognizes Net Impact members who have engaged in environmental or social impact projects in the last year. Our award is specifically focused on the folks behind grassroots efforts-undergraduates, graduate students, and professionals who lead projects from the ground up. A panel of judges will choose winners in each category based on the tangible, measurable impact of applicants’ projects, as well as the qualitative impact, creativity, and long-term potential.
Download the application here. The deadline is June 11.
Posted in Opportunities | Tags: Award
The Green Economy Conference offers a progressive and engaging dialogue. The goal is to transform and stimulate the local green economy by bringing together leading thinkers and doers from diverse sectors, disciplines and perspectives to promote multiculturalism, sustainability, corporate responsibility and green jobs in New England. Attend progressive workshops and engage in unique networking opportunities with green leaders of today and tomorrow.
Join the GEC on Tuesday, May 11th and receive valuable exposure among key cross-industry decision makers to foster sustainable green economy relationships, partnerships and new business opportunities in New England. The GEC equips companies to increase bottom-line benefits.
Posted in Other Events in Boston | Tags: Conference, CSR, event, green business
The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Sustainability Studies is offering a free, non-credit online professional graduate certificate in Sustainable Management through a Department of Labor workforce development grant. Enrollment for the educational program is anticipated to begin June 2010.
For more information, contact Kaisa at kaisa.hollowaycripps@umassd.edu
Join Boston Bikes in celebrating National Bike Week with Mayor Menino’s Bike Week Festival on Friday May 21st. Ride into work with a convoy of cyclists led by experienced cycling guides. Pick up convoys at any of more than a dozen sites in metro-Boston or meet us at City Hall Plaza a celebration with free breakfast courtesy of Boloco and a bike expo featuring tons of great gear from local bike shops.
Posted in Other Events in Boston | Tags: Events
This summer, join us for informal gatherings of Net Impact members. Our summer happy hours provide the opportunity to meet some of the many fascinating Net Impact members, and catch up with the folks you have met at previous events. We hope to see you there!
Save these dates:
Tuesday, June 15th
Wednesday, July 21st
Wednesday, August 11th
Posted in Events | Tags: Events, networking
The lovely weather this month has served to remind me that Spring in Boston is finally in full swing. There are blossoms on the trees, some of which smell amazing, and tulips popping out of the ground. I’ve finally put away the heavy coat and snow boots and traded them in for a revitalized sense of adventure. The month of April saw a few firsts for me, some of which I plan to do again – such as attend the Boston Independent Film Festival and roast a good friend for his birthday. Others, however, I do not plan on repeating – many people find escargot and oysters delicious. I am not one of those people.
The end of April and first few weeks of May also mark two firsts for Net Impact Boston. NIB is one of the organizations involved in the April 29th Networking the Networks event along with MassINC, The New Prosperity Initiative and YNPN. The idea behind this social is to introduce our community to other civic-minded organizations, and their members, within the Boston area. With well over 200 RSVPs, this has shaped up to be our largest event for 2010 thus far. Secondly, Saturday May 22nd will mark our first friends and family event – an outing to George’s Island. This social – which will consist of a BBQ as well as some other fun activities – will give NIB members a chance to kick back, relax and enjoy the great outdoors together. Net Impact Boston is working hard to strengthen ties not only within our community, but also between NIB and other like-minded professional organizations in the Boston area. If you haven’t made it out to a Net Impact event yet in 2010, I hope one of these will be your first.
Devon Long-Lytle
2010 Net Impact Boston President
Posted in President's Corner | Tags: Events, networking
Join fellow Net Impacters, families and friends on an exciting getaway and afternoon full of fun. Explore George’s Island, part of the Boston Harbor Islands, a stone’s throw from the Boston Harbor. Join us for a nature hike, explore the island’s fort, play games, or just kick back and socialize – there’s an option for everyone. Truly one of the best kept secrets in Boston. Get there by public transportation, but feel a world away!
Details
The Net Impact group will be assembling at the Boston Harbor Islands ferry ticket kiosk on Long Wharf (adjacent to the Marriott hotel & Christopher Columbus Park) at 10:30am. The ferry leaves promptly at 11am – don’t arrive late or you’ll have to wait for the next boat! You will be responsible for purchasing ferry tickets for each member of your group ($14 roundtrip for adults; $8 for kids aged 3-11). The ferry ride to George’s Island is 20 minutes in length; ferries depart the Island back to Boston every hour on the half hour, with the last ferry departing back to Boston at 4:30pm.
Getting There
If choosing public transportation, the closest T stops to Long Wharf are the Aquarium stop on the Blue line (very close), State Street on the Orange line (5-6 blocks), or Government Center on the Green line (6-7 blocks). For those that are driving, you can park at the Post Office Square Parking Garage for a flat rate of $9 for the entire day.
What to Bring
Sunscreen, water, folding chair, comfortable shoes, games and sporting equipment, comfortable shoes, jacket or fleece if it gets cool, etc.
RSVP Information
To let us know that you are attending and get a free lunch ticket, be sure to RSVP to Greg Andeck (greg@netimpactboston.org) with the names and number of people in your party by May 14th. Please also indicate your preference for hot dogs, hamburgers, or vegetarian options. Non-alcoholic beverages will be provided (sorry, no booze allowed).
Got other questions? Check out the Boston Harbor Island’s FAQs or email Greg at greg@netimpactboston.org. We’ll see you on George’s Island!
Posted in Events | Tags: Events, networking
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