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Photo: M. Shell and J. Rooney

Michelle A. Shell, MCCA Chairman and
James E. Rooney, MCCA Executive Director

AMAZING ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Since we last published Front & Center, we’ve achieved some amazing milestones.

TWO RARE GOLD STANDARDS…
First and foremost, the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center and the Hynes earned a rare gold standard from the International Association of Congress Centres (AIPC), making Boston only the fourth city in North America and the 12th worldwide to have been awarded this top standard, the highest certification level a convention facility can achieve under strict AIPC international guidelines…

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Sign of the Future

A SIGN OF THE FUTURE
Boston Convention & Exhibition Center to get video wall and outdoor marquee…

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The Super Fans of Springfield

THE SUPER FANS OF SPRINGFIELD
The MassMutual Center’s Springfield Falcons and Springfield Armor might not have as much hardware…

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PAX East

PAX EAST RETURNS TO EAST COAST GAMING HUB
In March, Penny Arcade Expo East traveled to Boston for the second year…

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Run to Home Base

MCCA IS RUNNING FOR LOCAL VETERANS
Sunday, May 22nd, 10 runners from the MCCA will participate…

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Photo: Game Changer Award

GAME CHANGER
James E. Rooney, executive director of the MCCA, awarded the 2011 Game Changer Award by the Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts…

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THE TOP 5 CAMPAIGN
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When the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center opened its doors seven years ago, it paved the way for Boston to become one of the most popular convention destinations in North America.

The building of the BCEC was a major public sector project that continues to pay dividends to the Commonwealth in the form of substantial economic impact and economic development. ...

EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT
Kristen Hurley

KRISTEN HURLEY, SENIOR EVENT MANAGER, MCCA

“Her biggest compliment came when she realized that it was a former client that had nominated her for the honor [named Successful Meetings magazine’s 2010 Convention Services Manager of the Year].”

MCCA Events
BOSTON CONVENTION
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MAY 2011

1 Boston Comic Con | 8,000
2 - 4 H Society of Plastics Engineers: ANTEC 2011 | 5,000
3 H GREEN STAR 2011 | 1,500
3 H Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce Annual Gala | 1,400
5 H Big of the Year | 700
7 H Teamsters Local 25 4th annual Gala for Autism | 900
8 - 11 H American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Annual Meeting 2011 | 2,000
9 - 11 H International Society of Travel Medicine | 1,500
13 H MGH Commencement | 2,000
13 - 14 H Massachusetts Teacher’s Association 2011 Meeting | 1,500
18 - 20 H American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry Annual Meeting 2011 | 3,200
19 - 20 H Choice Hotels International 2011 Annual Convention | 4,000
22 H Suffolk University Commencement | 7,200
23 - 25 H Tides 2011 | 790
25 H New England Expo for Business at Boston | 10,000
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