Welcome to Massachusetts, historic Boston and the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority, home to two of the top convention centers in the world.
Boston's convention center will soon be renamed in honor of the city's longest-serving mayor, Thomas Menino.
When the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center opened in 2004, it spurred a rapid reimagination of the city's Seaport district and South Boston, guided by Menino's vision.
Coming to the BCEC June 24-25!
Earlier this month we were excited to host PAX East at the BCEC! Check out our recap video featuring thousands of attendees celebrating gaming culture.
"The BCEC is one of the few convention centers that offers free Wi-Fi service throughout the facility. It eliminates the need to negotiate this "must-have" service, results in considerable savings and satisfied attendees!
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The MCCA is hiring! Check out our open positions on the QR code below or at this link:
https://massconvention.com/community/community-work-with-us-job-openings
The Massachusetts Convention Center Authority (MCCA) held a soft opening of the new Convention Center Carpark on Wednesday, marking a major milestone in downtown Springfield’s ongoing infrastructure improvements.
Located next to the MassMutual Center, the new five-story parking facility that officially opened Monday spans 350,000 square feet and offers 817 parking spaces. The garage includes electric vehicle infrastructure and charging stations and is designed with long-term development in mind, including retail space on the ground level intended to help activate foot traffic in the area.
Coming to the BCEC June 24-25!
Take a ride on the Seaport Ferry East Boston route!
“There’s nothing more rewarding to me than seeing a city-kid on a boat for the first time — smiling, confident, and amazed after catching their first fish. To keep our program running, we rely on the generosity and support of programs like the MCCA’s Community Partnership Grants. Their commitment to community programs, particularly youth programs, makes our small operation and all those smiles possible.”
The MCCA is hiring! Check out our open positions on the QR code below or at this link:
https://massconvention.com/community/community-work-with-us-job-openings
→ $959 million economic impact in 2024
→ $95 million annual operating budget
Hired last year for the quasi-public post once held by Jim Rooney (see #27), Vernon oversees both Boston convention centers and the popular Lawn on D, among other well-loved city spots. He now plays a leading role in the flow of visitors through Boston—and their spending. One of his big tasks is to ensure the wealth gets spread equitably to local minority- and women-owned businesses; this commitment to equity is why Sheena Collier (see #79) cochaired the selection committee that hired him.
Coming the BCEC and Lawn on D June 26!
Earlier this month we were excited to host PAX East at the BCEC! Check out our recap video featuring thousands of attendees celebrating gaming culture.
"The champion of this department was Levy Restaurants, an event and catering company associated with Hynes Convention Center. Levy’s cupcakes were basically beyond words. I’ve never tasted a better crafted cupcake in my entire 26 year-cupcake-eating-life."
The MCCA is hiring! Check out our open positions on the QR code below or at this link:
https://massconvention.com/community/community-work-with-us-job-openings