Posted by bobbie in Events on 05 28th, 2009 | 1 Comment

Attention Job Seekers and Job Angels

Recently, while reviewing our plans for the week, we stumbled upon a tweetup that, at first glance, sounded interesting.  Then, we read a little deeper. “A note for job seekers,” it started.  What followed was not a blanket “don’t come” but it certainly made it clear...
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Posted by bobbie in Events, Innovation on 05 27th, 2009 | 6 Comments

The June Innovators — VOTING CLOSED

Announcing the June Innovators team!  These are the companies and organizations who will be showing off their Massachusetts-produced innovations!  And, like last month, we have some special guests as well.
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Posted by bobbie in Events, Innovation on 05 22nd, 2009 | No Comments

Getting Ready to Announce Our June Innovators

After the successful May Mass Innovation Nights, we’re already looking ahead to our June event — we want it to be bigger and more fun even than May.  (That’s code for “we’re changing more stuff so listen up.”) 
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Posted by bobbie in Events, Innovation on 05 15th, 2009 | No Comments

More May Mass Innovation News

We’ve been calling Mass Innovation Nights stone soup events — everyone throws in a carrot, potato or onion and bingo, we have a lovely dinner for everyone.
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Posted by bobbie in Innovation on 05 15th, 2009 | 1 Comment

Our half-time pep talk for 2009

OK, team, it’s coming up on half-time and the feeling is that we’re down by a lot.  This isn’t just a lopsided game; it’s a blow-out and we’re on the wrong side of it.  At least that’s the feeling you get if you are listening to the announcers.  So, put them out...
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Posted by bobbie in Events on 05 14th, 2009 | 1 Comment

First Responders

There are always some people who get up a little earlier than the rest of the crowd — they are out there with a response very very quickly.  Here are links to just a few of the “First Responders” for the May Mass Innovation Nights.
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Posted by bobbie in Events, Innovation on 05 14th, 2009 | No Comments

While We Were Meeting

While about 300 Massachusetts innovators and supporters were at the May Mass Innovation Night (#MIN2 on Twitter, but you can also see some of the tweets by searching #MIN and @MassInno), Scott Kirsner and a group of Mass Innovators were meeting to discuss how we can better communicate New England’s...
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Posted by bobbie in Innovation on 05 12th, 2009 | No Comments

Innovation Inspiration: The Bookshelf

Mass Innovation Nights was designed to offer inspiration to Massachusetts-based innovators.  From the location in the nation’s first factory, filled with innovations of yesteryear, to the the latest in technological innovations shown at our monthly events, you never know what will spark (Spark:...
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Posted by bobbie in Innovation on 05 11th, 2009 | No Comments

Adopt an Innovator

To be competitive in the global market, everyone must take some responsibility for Massachusetts innovation.  If we’re not an innovator ourselves (and there are all kinds of innovation, so don’t sell yourself short), we can be innovation supporters.  (It’s a little like being a Red...
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Posted by bobbie in Events on 05 10th, 2009 | 1 Comment

Directions to the Museum – Helpful Hints

There are places where GPS is not helpful.  Getting to the Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation is one of them.  Several GPS systems dump you at the back door parking lot , (a private lot where the condo association is wont to tow.  THEY DO TOW. )  Using things like Google Maps, Mapquest,...
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