The Massachusetts Convention Center Authority (MCCA) Board of Directors voted unanimously yesterday to offer Marcel Vernon, Sr. the position of Executive Director.
“Marcel Vernon is a highly qualified leader who has experience running large casinos and an extensive background in hospitality, finance, business, social services and state government,” said Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey. “He is an excellent choice to run the convention center authority. I'm grateful for the hard work of the MCCA Board and the search committee throughout this process and look forward to our continued…
The Massachusetts Convention Center Authority (MCCA) is pleased to announce the distribution of $135,000 in community grants to local nonprofits, and $7,500 in hospitality scholarships to three Massachusetts-based culinary and hospitality students at its annual awards luncheon on Wednesday, July 31.
“I’m honored to issue the 2024 community partnership grants and hospitality scholarships on behalf of the MCCA to these worthy nonprofits, as well as the next generation of leaders in the hospitality industry.” said Gloria Larson, Interim Executive Director of the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority. “It was inspiring hearing directly from the recipients the impact these funds will…
The Massachusetts Convention Center Authority announced today that new interactive installations, a foodie-friendly bites and beverage menu, numerous infrastructure upgrades, and free community events highlight Season 11 at the Lawn on D, which opens on Saturday, June 29, 2024.
Two marquee additions are now part of the Lawn on D experience: the Kaleidoscope Garden and Urban Grove interactive installations. Both installations are illuminated in the night sky with customizable LED lighting, giving visitors new spaces to reflect and relax at all times of the day.
Kaleidoscope Garden: Connect & Capture
This new light garden features a field of illuminated disks. In the center…
On Thursday, 6/6/24 at approximately 6:15pm, a temporary pump that was in use while performing sprinkler system maintenance dislodged causing the outflow of water outside of the Hynes Convention Center. Both the MCCA and BFD were on the scene within minutes and succeeded in shutting down the water flow after a short period. MCCA officials in coordination with local public safety agencies will continue to monitor the site until the maintenance is complete.
The Massachusetts Convention Center Authority (MCCA) is pleased to announce the hiring of Yuisa Pérez as Chief People Officer, effective May 22, 2024. With over 20 years of experience as a passionate human resources leader, K-12 educator, and champion for creating vibrant spaces for all communities to realize their natural talent, Yuisa will lead the MCCA in fostering a welcoming and inclusive culture for MCCA employees, its contract partners, and the hundreds of thousands of guests that visit its facilities annually.
“Yuisa is an inspirational leader with a wealth of experience, and I look forward to introducing her to MCCA…
MCCA Board member Sheena Collier named Search Committee Chair charged with finding permanent Executive Director
The Massachusetts Convention Center Authority (MCCA) today announced that the MCCA Board of Directors unanimously voted to approve Gloria Cordes Larson to serve as interim executive director. Larson, a respected business leader, lawyer, public policy expert, and former president of Bentley University, will fulfill the duties and responsibilities of managing all MCCA operations and leadership until a permanent executive director is named. She will start at the MCCA in January.
Larson returns to the MCCA after serving as chair of the Board for 12 years, during which time she oversaw the construction and opening of the $850 million Boston Convention …
The Massachusetts Convention Center Authority (MCCA) is pleased to announce the hiring of Herschel Herndon as Chief Diversity Officer, effective July 24, 2023. In his new position Herschel will play a critical role in shaping and sustaining efforts that advance a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture across the MCCA, while making diversity a priority for the organization in developing its workforce, working environment, regional convention industry partnerships, and procurement strategies.
Herschel most recently served as Chief Diversity Officer for Thrivent, a Fortune 500 not-for-profit financial services organization, and since 2012 has led a consulting firm offering strategic guidance focused on global diversity and inclusion,…
On November 21, 2022, the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority (MCCA) issued a Request for Proposals (“RFP”) for the Lease, Development, Design, Construction and Operation of MCCA owned properties located on D & E Streets in the South Boston neighborhood of the City of Boston.
Based on input received by several constituencies, the MCCA has decided to:
Cancel the pending RFP process for the Development of the Properties
Reject all proposals received in response to the RFP for the Development of the Properties
Issue an Amended and Restated RFP for the Development of the Properties
Notice of the RFP cancellation…
The Massachusetts Convention Center Authority (MCCA) is pleased to announce that the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center (BCEC) and the John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center (Hynes) have been certified as “Sensory Friendly Establishments” by Sensory City after completing a comprehensive training program for customer facing staff. The BCEC and Hynes are the first convention facilities in the Northeast to attain this certification, just in time for National Autism Awareness month in April.
Sensory City is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to creating more inclusive and accessible spaces and events for all. The MCCA has worked…
From Thursday, March 23 through Sunday, March 26, 2023, PAX East will be taking place at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center (BCEC). This event has a large number of local and regional attendees who are expected to impact traffic in downtown Boston, and especially around the South Boston Waterfront.
Traffic in the area is expected to be heaviest between 8am-5pm, Thursday-Sunday.
Please note that the MBTA has scheduled a shutdown of the Red Line from Harvard to JFK/UMass on Saturday, March 25 and Sunday, March 26, resulting in a large contingent of shuttle buses.
Attendees, as well as…
The Boston Volleyball Festival will be taking place from Friday, February 24 through Sunday, February 26, 2023 and Friday, March 3 through Sunday March 5, 2023 at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center (BCEC). This is a large regional event (31,000 attendees expected) and many attendees are expected to drive.
Traffic in the area is expected to be heaviest between 6am-10am and 12pm-4pm each day, Friday-Sunday.
Attendees, as well as local employees working in and around the South Boston Waterfront, are urged to make alternative plans for their commute that day. Use of public transit is strongly encouraged. If you must drive, please allow additional…
The New England Boat Show will be taking place Wednesday, February 15 through Sunday, February 19, 2023, at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center (BCEC). This is a large regional event (30,000 attendees expected) and many attendees are expected to drive.
Traffic in the area is expected to be heaviest between 12pm to 8pm Wednesday – Friday and 10am to 8pm Saturday/Sunday.
Attendees, as well as local employees working in and around the South Boston Waterfront, are urged to make alternative plans for their commute that day. Use of public transit is strongly encouraged. If you must drive, please allow additional time for…
The Massachusetts Convention Center Authority (MCCA) is pleased to announce that in FY22, emerging out of the Covid-19 pandemic, it has just completed its most financially successful year on record.
After two historically challenging years, the MCCA rebounded stronger than anyone could have expected and operated “in the black”, without requiring any supplemental funding from the Convention Center Fund (CCF) to support its fiscal year 2022 operations. In Boston, over 370,000 attendees were welcomed to large events hosted at MCCA facilities, generating close to 365,000 room nights and an estimated total economic impact of $870 million.
“In the two years…
Exhibitors at the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) Total Store Expo, held August 27-29 at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center (BCEC), donated thousands of consumer goods to be dispersed to local non-profit organizations.
The NACDS Total Store Expo is the largest gathering of retailers and suppliers in the health and wellness industry, and donations included health and hygiene products such as medications, bandages, vitamins, cough syrup, and other first aid supplies.
The donations were made through the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority’s (MCCA) Conventions C.A.R.E. (Community Assistance by Responsible Events) program,…
Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker and Boston Mayor Kim Janey yesterday announced the lifting of pandemic restrictions in the Commonwealth and City of Boston effective May 29. As a result, the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority’s (“MCCA”) Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, The Lawn On D, Powered by Citizens Bank, the John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center, and the MassMutual Center in Springfield, MA will again host events and meetings, concerts, sporting events and family events at full capacity. The Authority will continue to work collaboratively with customers to ensure the appropriate safety and cleaning protocols are in…
Diversified Communications’ decision to not go forward with the Seafood Expo (March 15-17, 2020) creates a significant financial loss for the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority (“MCCA”), our vendors and contractors, hotel and restaurant partners, and thousands of tradeshow and hospitality workers who participate in putting on a show of this magnitude. The MCCA will work with the City of Boston, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and our other industry partners to minimize the impact as much as possible, just as other large venues around the world have had to do recently.
The MCCA has, and will continue, to…
From Thursday - Sunday, February 27 - March 1, Reed Exhibitions - Penny Arcade Expo East 2020 (PAX East) will be taking place at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center (BCEC). This event has a large number of local and regional attendees who are expected to impact traffic in downtown Boston, and especially around the South Boston Waterfront.
Attendees and employees of area businesses are encouraged to take public transit, with easy access from the Silver Line’s World Trade Center Station. If you cannot take public transportation, please plan to allow extra time for your commute, especially during…
While it is unfortunate that an exhibitor of PAX East has decided not to participate in this year’s event because of their own internal travel policies, the PAX East event and all other events are proceeding as planned. The MCCA always works closely with federal, state, and local officials to monitor any health, security, weather, or other situations that could impact our events and prepare resources accordingly. Additionally, the MCCA adheres to the recommendation set forth in the U.S. EPA’s Emerging Pathogen Policy regarding cleaning disinfectants effective against the Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCOV). The…
The Yankee Dental Congress will be taking place from Thursday, January 30th through Saturday, February 1st at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center (BCEC). This is a large regional event, and most attendees are expected to drive.
Traffic in the area is expected to be heaviest between 6:00AM-10:00AM and 4:00PM-7:00PM each day.
Attendees, as well as local employees working in and around the South Boston Waterfront, are urged to make alternative plans for their commute. Use of public transit is strongly encouraged. If you must drive, please allow additional time for your commute.
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Firm will serve as adviser and exclusive agent on behalf of the Authority
BOSTON ― The Massachusetts Convention Center Authority (MCCA) has selected Colliers International to market and sell the John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center. The sale of the Hynes will be a complex, high-profile transaction that the MCCA anticipates will draw global interest due to the site’s size – 5.8 acres – and premier location in Boston’s historic Back Bay neighborhood.
Colliers has assembled an experienced team with a deep understanding of the Boston market. Their response to the MCCA’s RFP demonstrated a clear understanding of the MCCA’s priorities relative to the sale…
BOSTON – The Baker-Polito Administration today announced plans to pursue an expansion of the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center (BCEC) in South Boston, with the goal of consolidating the city’s major convention business in one dynamic location to ensure that Boston continues to be a major global event destination. The plan calls for the sale of the Hynes Convention Center in Boston’s Back Bay neighborhood, which will open up a valuable parcel for redevelopment in the heart of the city and is part of a responsible financing plan for the BCEC expansion.
The Administration plans…
BOSTON ― Teamsters Local 25 and the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority (“MCCA”) are proud to announce an expansion of TeamstersCare EAP resources, including a first of its kind on-site alcohol/substance abuse recovery program, for members working tradeshows at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center (BCEC) and the John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center.
R.A.F.T. (Referral and Follow-up Team) is a program which consists of Teamsters volunteers helping fellow members in the struggle against alcohol and substance abuse. In the expanded partnership with the MCCA, space is provided during the move-in and move-out of conventions…
BOSTON ― The Massachusetts Convention Center Authority (“MCCA”) is pleased to announce that Diane DiAntonio has been promoted to the position of General Manager. She will be replacing Joyce Leveston who is leaving the MCCA to join Spectra as the company’s new Senior Vice President of Convention Centers.
Diane had been serving as Assistant General Manager for the past year with a primary focus on operations at the John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center in Boston’s Back Bay. She has been with the MCCA for nearly twenty years working in multiple leadership positions in…
Authority Recognizes 32 Boston Based Nonprofits and Five Local Students
Boston - The Massachusetts Convention Center Authority (MCCA) awarded $160,000 in community grants and $12,500 in academic scholarships to 32 Boston based nonprofits and five Massachusetts culinary and hospitality students at the Authority’s annual awards luncheon on Thursday, June 20.
The awards were distributed as part of the MCCA’s Community Partnership & Hospitality Scholarship Fund, a program established in 2007 with the support of former State Senator and current MCCA board member, Jack Hart. The program allows for all of Boston’s neighborhoods to benefit from the work of the MCCA and provides workforce development support for Massachusetts students entering…
BOSTON – The Massachusetts Convention Center Authority (MCCA) today announced that The Lawn On D Powered by Citizens Bank will open its doors for a sixth season on Thursday, May 2, 2019.
Visitors can again look forward to a variety of popular themed parties and pop-up activations, live bands, and monthly Signature Events, as well as the return of some of our annual favorites.
The season will kick off with The Lawn On D’s first Signature Event of the season, Swing into Spring, on May 4, followed by a Cinco De Mayo celebration on May 5.
The Authority will resume…
BOSTON ― The Seaport Leadership Group, funders of the Seaport/North Station Ferry operating between Lovejoy Wharf and Fan Pier today announced that the one-way fare for public riders will now be five dollars (including fees), reduced from twelve dollars, for any trip reserved via the Seaport/North Station Ferry website beginning on April 1, 2019.
In addition, the number of seats guaranteed to be available to the public will increase from five to fifteen and depending on the time of the departure up to seventy seats will be made available for public reservations. The fare reduction and seating increase is now possible…
Operation Vanguard presents opportunity to identify, coordinate and test public safety protocols for large venues
BOSTON ―The Massachusetts Convention Center Authority (MCCA) will host an Active Shooter Exercise, Operation Vanguard, at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center (BCEC) on Friday, March 22. The MCCA and its partner Public Safety agencies including the Boston Police Department, Boston Fire Department, Boston Emergency Medical Services, Massport, Massachusetts State Police, Mass DOT, MBTA, FBI, and United States Secret Service have worked collaboratively over the past two years to design and develop a comprehensive Active Shooter Joint Response Plan (ASJRP) for the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center ― the largest building in New England.
The establishment of the ASJRP is the first…
The Yankee Dental Congress will be taking place from Thursday, January 31st through Saturday, February 2nd at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center (BCEC). This is a large regional event, and most attendees are expected to drive.
Traffic in the area is expected to be heaviest between 6:00AM-10:00AM and 4:00PM-7:00PM each day.
Attendees, as well as local employees working in and around the South Boston Waterfront, are urged to make alternative plans for their commute. Use of public transit is strongly encouraged. If you must drive, please allow additional time for your commute.
Parking in…
BOSTON – The Massachusetts Convention Center Authority (MCCA) today announced results of The Lawn On D Powered by Citizens Bank’s 2018 season. In its fifth anniversary season, Boston’s most innovative outdoor space welcomed more than a quarter million visitors and garnered several awards and accolades including “2018 Best Place to Feel Like a Kid” by The Improper Bostonian, “Insanely Innovative Meeting Space” by PCMA Convene, and “Best Outdoor Play Space” by Winnie. The Lawn On D continued to be a popular venue for private events and remained financially self-sustaining with $1.62 million in…
BOSTON —– CIVIQ Smartscapes – an industry-leader with a proven track record of smart kiosk solutions today announced the company will provide smart kiosks for the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority’s (MCCA) Boston Convention and Exhibition Center (BCEC) in South Boston. The first unit has already been installed directly in front of the venue on Summer St with additional placement options under consideration on the BCEC’s 70-acre campus including the Lawn On D.
CIVIQ’s WayPointX provides user friendly content to convention attendees and visitors alike featuring local points of interest, transit information, high…
The annual Massachusetts Conference for Women will take place at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center (BCEC) on Thursday, Decembers 6th. The event is expected to bring 10,000+ attendees to the South Boston Waterfront. A large majority of attendees are expected to drive to the event.
Traffic in the area is expected to be heaviest during the morning and afternoon rush hours, as a majority of the attendees will arrive between 7:00AM and 9:00AM and will depart between 4:30PM and 6:00PM.
Attendees, as well as local employees working in and around the South Boston Waterfront, are urged…
BOSTON- MCCA Executive Director David Gibbons today announced that Shannon McDermott has been appointed to the position of Director of Transportation effective immediately. McDermott has served in the transportation department for more than a decade, most recently as Transportation Manager. She will continue to be responsible for overseeing the MCCA’s relationships with more than thirty approved transportation vendors and dozens of hotel partners, coordinating and overseeing all event-related transportation operations, as well as administration of the MCCA vehicle fleet and on-site parking for vendors and MCCA employees.
“Shannon’s experience in our transportation department has been…
BOSTON- MCCA Executive Director David Gibbons today announced that Dennis Callahan has been appointed to the position of Deputy Director effective immediately. Callahan has served in the Authority’s legal department for more than nineteen years most recently as General Counsel.
“Dennis is a talented and trusted member of my leadership team,” said David Gibbons, Executive Director of the MCCA. “He brings decades of experience and expertise to his new role as Deputy Director along with deep institutional knowledge of our operations and industry.”
Callahan is a graduate of Suffolk University and New England…
Awards Luncheon Recognizes 28 Boston Based Nonprofits and Three Local Students
Boston - The Massachusetts Convention Center Authority (MCCA) awarded $132,500 in community grants and $7,500 in academic scholarships to 28 Boston nonprofits and three Massachusetts hospitality students at the Authority’s annual awards luncheon on Thursday, June 28.
The awards were distributed as part of the MCCA’s Community Partnership and Hospitality Scholarship Fund, a two-part program established and sponsored by the MCCA and former State Senator Jack Hart and current MCCA board member. The program is funded by revenue generated from consumer shows held at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center. The goal of the program is for all of Boston…
Currently serves as Director of Convention Services at Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington D.C.
BOSTON – The Massachusetts Convention Center Authority (MCCA) is pleased to announce the hiring of Joyce Leveston as General Manager. Joyce will join us in Boston on July 16. In her new role she will be responsible for overseeing the MCCA’s overall business operations teams and contract partners with a major focus on leadership, management and direction to further enhance the customer’s experience at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, Hynes Convention Center and Lawn On D.
She currently serves as Director of Convention Services at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. where…
BOSTON – The Massachusetts Convention Center Authority (MCCA) today announces that The Lawn On D Powered by Citizens Bank will open its doors for a fifth season on Tuesday, May 1, 2018.
This season’s lineup includes weekly themed parties, movie nights, live bands, a variety of pop-up activities and contests, as well as many of last year’s favorites like Jaws On D, Flannel Friday, Guinness & Oyster Fest, and more. Boston Herald Radio will also come back for its third year with a wide variety of shows broadcast live every Friday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm starting in June.…
BOSTON— Today, the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority (MCCA) Board of Directors voted to approve a contract with Populous Architects for a Boston Convention & Exhibition Center (BCEC) campus masterplan and feasibility study. This data driven financial and industry marketplace analysis will provide an opportunity to evaluate potential future options at the BCEC’s 70-acre campus by taking into account the dramatic development of the South Boston Waterfront and rapid evolution of customer priorities in the global conventions, meetings and events industry.
“The Authority is eager to work with the world class team from Populous to determine the…
Boston - The Massachusetts Convention Center Authority (MCCA) is pleased to announce that the Conventions C.A.R.E. (Community Assistance by Responsible Events) program has collected and distributed roughly 40 tons of donated goods in fiscal year 18. This number more than doubles the 18 tons of donated goods collected and distributed through the program in fiscal 17 and is largely due to the Orgill Annual Dealer Market and the Greenbuild International Conference & Expo.
In August, the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center (BCEC) hosted the Orgill Annual Dealer Market who worked with exhibitors and MCCA staff to donate 400 pallets of building material,…
BOSTON — Arcadis (EURONEXT: ARCAD) today announced its selection as Owner’s Project Manager (OPM) by the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority (MCCA) to oversee a capital improvements construction program enhancing four of its iconic facilities.
Massachusetts served as a prime destination for meetings and events in 2017, generating more than $775 million into the local and regional economy.
“The MCCA invests tens of millions of dollars annually to ensure our portfolio of venues delivers an exceptional experience as we welcome visitors from around the world to Massachusetts,” said David Gibbons, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority. &ldquo…
Boston- In an effort to attract world-class trade shows to Boston, Teamsters Local 25 has launched the city’s first trade show worker training program. Through the program, Local 25 hopes to create more skilled workers and to raise Boston’s trade show business to match the heights of its vibrant tourism industry, creating jobs and driving economic activity.
“Boston is a top destination for international tourists, and working together, we can make it a top destination for the most coveted trade shows,” said Teamsters Local 25 President Sean M. O’Brien. “Having an educated and well-trained…
Boston- The Massachusetts Convention Center Authority (MCCA) has announced the addition of a new Executive Chef to the culinary team at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center (BCEC). Christopher “Kaeo” Yuen brings more than twenty years of experience in the hotels and restaurant hospitality business to the team.
Hailing from his native Hawaii, Yuen began his hotel career as a Sous Chef in the Hyatt Regency Maui and has grown his career in five-star hotels across Hawaii, San Diego, Phoenix and most recently, the Hyatt Regency Cambridge.
Yuen will oversee the food and beverage experience with Levy Convention…
BOSTON, MA – The Massachusetts Convention Center Authority (MCCA) today announced results of The Lawn On D Powered by Citizens Bank’s 2017 season. In its fourth season, Boston’s premier outdoor event space welcomed a record 300,000+ visitors and for the first time in its history achieved profitability erasing a $2.3 million deficit inherited back in 2015 by the then new MCCA Board of Directors and leadership.
The continued turnaround enabled additional investments in public and community-focused programming highlighted by monthly special family events, festivals, fitness series, and weekly gigs by some of the best local bands and DJs. Among the…
Boston- The Massachusetts Convention Center Authority (MCCA) is pleased to announce the launch of the new South Boston resident parking program at the Lot On D. Beginning October 23rd, the program will offer overnight parking for up to 30 South Boston resident vehicles at $10.00 per night or $100.00 per month at the Authority’s D Street property.
Under the new program, daily and monthly participants would be required to enter the lot no earlier than 6:00pm and exit the lot by 7:00am the next day. Any South Boston resident interested in the promotional offer will be required to provide proof…
BOSTON - The Massachusetts Convention Center Authority (MCCA) today issued a design and feasibility Request for Proposal (RFP) for master planning services for the seventy acre campus of the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center (BCEC) in South Boston. Proposals from bidders are due back to the Authority on September 20, 2017.
Since opening in 2004, the BCEC has earned a global reputation as one of the top venues in the industry as both planners and convention guests continue to view Boston as a prime destination to bring meetings and events which have generated billions of dollars in economic activity for the City of…
Boston- In the spirit of Bike Month, the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority (MCCA) is excited to announce the installation of the all new Boston Common Garage bike cage. Set to open in early June, “The Wheelhouse” will hold a capacity of 40 bikes and be located just inside the Boston Common Garage (BCG), across from the management and public safety offices. This new public amenity will offer free short term bicycle storage 24/7 and feature a repair station complete with tire pumps and hand tools. Long term bicycle storage will also be available for a fee at the garage.
The…
Boston, MA – The Massachusetts Convention Center Authority (MCCA) today announces that The Lawn On D Powered by Citizens Bank will open to the public on May 4, 2017 with new additions and exciting plans for the 2017 season.
Welcoming the Community
2017 promises to be The Lawn On D’s most exciting season yet, with live music, movie nights, monthly Public Programming and more! The season will kick off with a Cinco de Mayo celebration, the weekend of May 4 to 7, followed by our Springtime Spectacular family festival on Saturday, May 13. The Lawn On D’s popular Friday lunch series with Berklee…
Opening planned for 2021, 1043 rooms, to be built with no public subsidy
Boston, MA – The Massachusetts Convention Center Authority (MCCA) is excited to share that the Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) and Dallas-based Omni Hotels & Resorts have signed an agreement to construct a large, full-service hotel across the street from the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center (BCEC) in South Boston. The $550 million project is expected to be completed in 2021 and, notably, does not include a public subsidy to build or operate the property demonstrating Boston’s strength as a prime convention destination.
With a variety of innovative guest amenities, the hotel will be among the city’s largest…
Boston- The Massachusetts Convention Center Authority (MCCA) is pleased to share that the Commonwealth of Massachusetts has been recognized as the number one LEED state among the “2016 top 10” list determined by the United States Green Building Council (USGBC). In 2016, the BCEC was certified as LEED Silver by the USGBC and due to the size and location of the facility the BCEC’s Silver certification was recognized as the Commonwealth’s most notable project among the 130 which earned LEED designations. This annual ranking highlights states that have made significant efforts in ensuring environmentally sustainable construction, modification, and…
Boston- The New England International Auto Show will be taking place from Thursday, January 12th through Monday, January 16th along with the Boston RV & Camping Expo (January 13th-16th) at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center (BCEC). These are large regional events, and most attendees are expected to drive.
Traffic in the area is expected to be heaviest between 8:00AM and 4:00PM on both Saturday and Sunday, January 14-15th.
Attendees, as well as local employees working in and around the South Boston Waterfront, are urged to make alternative plans for their commute that day. Use of public…
Boston, MA – The Massachusetts Convention Center Authority (MCCA) is pleased to announce that after a successful 2016 season, Citizens Bank will be returning as The Lawn On D’s title sponsor in 2017. The sponsorship agreement includes exclusive naming rights, incorporating the Citizens Bank logo with The Lawn On D brand in all signage and promotions for The Lawn On D.
“We are very happy to welcome back Citizens Bank as The Lawn On D’s title sponsor,” said David Gibbons, MCCA Executive Director. “The Lawn On D has become a favorite gathering spot for…
Boston- The Massachusetts Convention Center Authority (MCCA) is pleased to announce that the Boston Common Garage (BCG) received several upgrades recently that will significantly improve the customer experience at the parking facility. The garage is now equipped with mini universal scanners designed by Parkonect, a Chicago based company that works closely with parking resellers to deliver a more convenient service.
The BCG’s new scanner system allows customers to reserve parking spaces online, prior to arrival, and also offers discounted rates, such as the discounted nights and weekends being offered now for the month of December. The plug and…
Boston, MA - The Massachusetts Convention Center Authority (MCCA) today announced substantial progress toward reaching profitability while reducing operating costs of Boston's most innovative outdoor space, The Lawn on D Powered by Citizens Bank. Strong attendance, food and beverage sales, and a significant increase in private event sales have dramatically improved The Lawn On D's financial performance reducing the annual deficit from $2.3 million in 2015 to just a few hundred thousand dollars in 2016 (currently projected in the $250,000-$350,000 range).
The Lawn On D is on track to reach over $1.2 million in net revenues for the full 2016 season - three…
Boston— The Massachusetts Convention Center Authority (MCCA) was happy to assist in the Annual South Boston Street Festival this past Saturday, September 17th. The MCCA has made it a tradition to support the event by supply staging, event furniture, sound systems and electronic equipment each year.
The festival kicked off at 11:00am on East Broadway between L and I Street in South Boston and featured non-stop entertainment throughout the afternoon. Residents of South Boston and neighboring communities were encouraged to come out and enjoy local restaurants, artists and shops while live music and acts performed on multiple stages.
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Boston- After a competitive process, the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority (MCCA) is pleased to announce that it has selected Propark America to administer parking operations at the Boston Common Garage (BCG), and the new Lot on D located across from the popular outdoor destination, the Lawn on D Powered by Citizens Bank. Propark assumed operations of both parking facilities on August 1, 2016 under a three-year contract, with the MCCA holding two one-year options to extend.
Propark offered the lowest competitive bid to operate both parking facilities allowing the MCCA to save in excess of $100,000 annually while continuing to provide an excellent…
Boston, Mass. – Exhibitors at the 2016 National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) Total Store Expo donated several thousand consumer goods to be dispersed to various charitable organizations throughout the Greater Boston community. The NACDS Total Store Expo was held August 6-9 at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center.
NACDS worked with the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority’s (MCCA) Conventions C.A.R.E. (Community Assistance by Responsible Events) program, which is distributing the products to local nonprofit organizations to be dispersed to those in need. The donations included health and wellness products such as vitamins, medications, bandages and…
Awards luncheon recognizes 24 Greater Boston nonprofits and seven local students
Boston- The Massachusetts Convention Center Authority (MCCA) awarded $106,500 in community grants and $17,500 in academic scholarships to 24 Boston nonprofits and seven Massachusetts hospitality students at the Authority’s annual awards luncheon on Wednesday, June 22.
The awards were distributed as part of the MCCA’s Community Partnership and Hospitality Scholarship Fund, a two-part program established and sponsored by the MCCA and former State Senator Jack Hart. The program is funded by revenue generated from consumer shows held at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center. The goal of the program is for all of Boston’s neighborhoods to benefit from…
Boston- The Massachusetts Convention Center Authority’s (MCCA) Conventions C.A.R.E. (Community Assistance by Responsible Events) program donated over 5,500 items left over from past events to St. Patrick’s Church of Roxbury as part of an ongoing effort by the state authority to help its events give back to the Boston community while minimizing their environmental impact.
The items that were donated include chairs, coffee tables, a sofa, water bottles, boxes of nails, rubber balls, lamps, and 5,200 canvas bags. The church filled their truck to capacity, leaving the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center’s …
Boston- The Massachusetts Convention Center Authority (MCCA) today announced a new five-year food and beverage service agreement for The Lawn on D Powered by Citizens Bank that will greatly expand the customer experience. Rebel
Restaurants, an affiliate of The Cronin Group was awarded the rights for the food and beverage service. David Gibbons,
Executive Director of the MCCA, stated “This will allow the MCCA to offer more food options to both our corporate
customers and to our publicly programmed events. This improved service will be available for both our main pavilion
and our new corporate pavilion. We can now…
Gibbons will assume the executive role effective January 4
The Board of Directors for the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority (MCCA) today voted to appoint longtime hospitality executive, David M. Gibbons of Rockport, Mass., as its Executive Director. Gibbons becomes the third leader in the history of the MCCA. His appointment comes after a several-month search process led by executive search firm Korn Ferry. In his role, Gibbons will oversee ownership and operations of the Authority’s four facilities, including the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center in the South Boston Waterfront, the John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center in Boston’s Back Bay, the MassMutual…
MCCA, Centerplate, and Spectra donate $10,000 to local organizations to commemorate the occasion
Springfield, MA – Springfield Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined Massachusetts Convention Center Authority (MCCA) leadership, board members, and partners to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the reopening and renaming of the MassMutual Center (MMC) in Springfield, Massachusetts. Formerly the Springfield Civic Center, in 2005 the MCCA completed a substantial reconstruction project to vastly improve the facility and allow the Pioneer Valley to compete in the meetings and convention marketplace – generating significant economic impact in the region and the City of Springfield.
In order to commemorate the occasion, the MCCA together with Centerplate, the MMC’s food service partner,…
BOSTON- The South Boston Waterfront Sustainable Transportation Committee, made up of the leadership of MassDOT, the City of Boston, the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority, the Massachusetts Port Authority, and A Better City, today announced the action steps that are currently underway, or about to be underway, that will begin to bring improvements to residential, commuter, and visitor mobility in the South Boston Waterfront District.
The action steps released today in a Progress Report come directly from the larger South Boston Waterfront Sustainable Transportation Plan created by the Committee and released in January of 2015 and fulfill a self-imposed six-month deadline…
