Industry networking events: Monday, March 3rd, 2008 5PM-9PM
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Hello, to help develop the Drupal community and invite an even wider audience to take part in Drupalcon we are planning a series of industry networking events. These events are taking place a short walk from the conference center immediately following the Drupal job fair. These events are currently being organized by individuals from the community and coordinated by Kieran Lal, from the Drupalcon Boston organizing committee. We are currently recruiting volunteers to help with these events.
Industry networking events
Here’s a list of proposed industry networking events with the organizers:
1) Non-profit (Lucky’s Lounge): Eric Gundersen of Development Seed and Gregory Heller of CivicActions
2) Education (Legal’s Test Kitchen): Bill Fitzgerald, Funny Monkey and Tao Starbow, UC Berkeley
3) News (Lucky’s Lounge, 7:45): Ken Rickard, Morris Digitalworks, Mike Meyers, NowPublic.com
4) Media: Kieran Lal, Acquia, Jim Edgett, Achieve Internet
5) Intranet (Lucky’s Lounge):Eric Gundersen of Development Seed
6) Consulting:
7) Government: Mike Hostetler, Sea Port Bar & Grille
8) Healthcare:
If you would like to help organize one of the industry networking events please contact Kieran Lal.
Proposed industry networking locations
Please feel free to contact Jay Wolf with any questions about the locations by using Jay’s contact form. All places will require an initial deposit to reserve the space
Restaurants
Legal’s Test Kitchen - Education networking event
225 Northern Ave
Boston, MA 02210
Tel: (617) 330-7430
Website: http://www.ltkbarandkitchen.com/site/
Contact: Kenny or Tula
Size: 60 people
Attire: Causal
Prices: Vary depending on menu selections (no room rental fee)
Reserved for:
Sea Port Bar & Grille
150 Northern Ave
Boston, MA 02210
Tel: (617) 357-8121
Contact: Tom Palmer
Size: 60 - 200 people
Attire: Causal
Prices: Vary depending on menu selections (no room rental fee)
Reserved for:
Eastern Pier II
Seafood Restaurant
Hong Kong, Sushi & Szechuan Cuisine
146 Northern Ave
Boston, MA 02210
Tel: (617) 423-7756
Contact: David (Owner)
Size: 100+ people
Attire: Causal
Prices: Vary depending on menu selections (no room rental fee)
Reserved for:
Anthony’s Pier 4
140 Northern Boulevard
Boston, Massachusetts 02210
Tel: (617)482-6262
Contact: Patty Flanigan
Size: 100+ people
Attire: Causal to Formal
Prices: Vary depending on menu selections
Reserved for:
Sauciety
Located @ The Westin Boston Waterfront
Tel: (617)532-4670 (main hotel number)
Website: Sauciety Dining Room
Contact: Tobi or Melissa
Size: 60 people
Setting:“Modern American Grill”
Reserved for:
The Westin Boston Waterfront Meeting Rooms
The Westin Hotel is next to the convention center
Contact: Maria Amore (617)532-4873
Contract + deposit required to book room(s)
Link to floor plans
Link to Catering Package- 5.7meg .pdf file
Revere
Size: 60 people
Fees: $750.00 room + $1,000.00 catering (food&drink)
Reserved for:
Stone
Size: 120 people
Fees: $1,000.00 room + $2,500.00 catering (food&drink)
Reserved for:
Webster
Size: 120 people
Fees: $1,000.00 room + $2,500.00 catering (food&drink)
Reserved for: