👋 Good afternoon, Boston! Welcome to The Boston Networker, the local newsletter serving 83,485 professionals in the Greater Boston business community.

In today’s issue:

👍 Boston Dynamics to build “advanced robotics and AI center” in Massachusetts, add over 1,000 jobs

👀 Boston Scientific hit by cyberattack causing ‘global disruption’

📈 Greater Boston organizations that need Worker’s Compensation Administration, Signage, Digitization and Indexing Services, Energy Efficient Lighting, and more

❤️ Robotics Startup Generalist Reaches $3B Valuation With New $200M Funding

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👨‍💻 And more …

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🍇 GRAPEVINE

Business Buzz

A look inside the Greater Boston business community

• Boston Scientific hit by cyberattack causing ‘global disruption’ (Read)

• Boston Dynamics to build “advanced robotics and AI center” in Massachusetts, add over 1,000 jobs (Read)

• Uncertainty” for 2 historic theaters in Massachusetts amid building sale (Read)

• Encore casino workers vote to authorize strike (Read)

• Panera is moving its headquarters to a Massachusetts town (Read)

• Hooters closes its 3 remaining restaurants in Massachusetts (Read)

• Coffee shop in Mass that employed people with disabilities to close (Read)

• Cambridge bar owner fights proposed 30-minute drink rule (Read)

• Boston Fed report exposes deep wealth disparities as homeowners outpace renters (Read)

• CEO buys Mass. golf course near his office (Read)

📈 PIPELINE

Sales & Marketing

Sales leads for Boston professionals

• The City of Cambridge needs Worker’s Compensation Administration (Link)

• Professional Consultant needed at Massport for LOGAN WAYFINIDNG AND SIGNAGE PROGRAM (Link)

• The City of Worcester needs digitization and indexing services for Assessor's Office's property cards (Link)

• Logan Energy Efficient Lighting needed at Logan International Airport East Boston, MA (Link)

• The City of Cambridge needs Grocery Pick Up by DHSP and Other City Departments (Link)

• UNDERGROUND UTILITIES DATA IMPROVEMENTS, DATA CONVERSION, AND DATA COLLECTION SERVICES (Link)

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• MassHousing Has Awarded $200,000 to Support Pilot Programs (More)

• Healey-Driscoll administration awards $1.1 million to strengthen innovative recycling and reuse infrastructure (More)

• Robotics Startup Generalist Reaches $3B Valuation With New $200M Funding (More)

• Historic downtown Boston office building lands nearly $40M to convert into 110 all-electric apartments (More)

• Young startups miss out on biotech venture funding rebound, MassBio says (More)

📅 EVENTS

Business & Networking

Where Boston professionals go to learn, connect, and grow

🤝 8/27 August Boston Networking & Social Event w/ Mass Professional Networking (Register)

🤝 9/1 Biotech Networks Speed Networking Boston September 1st 2026 (Register)

🤝 9/4 Boston Healthcare, Pharma & Business Networking Event (Register)

🤝 9/11 Boston Tech & Finance Networking Event (Register)

🤝 9/9 Boston Engineering, Energy & Transportation Networking Event (Register)

🤝 9/15 Startup & Business Networking in Boston (Register)

🤝 9/18 Boston’s Hottest Networking Event For Young Professionals (Register)

🤝 9/25 Boston Law, Real Estate & Construction Networking Event (Register)

🤝 9/29 Networking Night for Boston’s Young Professionals - at The Palm! (Register)

🤝 9/30 AMA Boston: September Marketing Mingle with Mass Professional Networking (Register)

🤝 9/30 September Boston Networking & Social Event w/ Mass Professional Networking (Register)

🤝 10/12 Professional Networking | Event Planners | Business Owners | Professionals (Register)

🤝 10/16 Mná Mheiriceá’s 4th Annual Boston Business Breakfast (Register)

🤝 10/28 BOSTON IN-PERSON NETWORKING EVENT (Register)

🤝 11/9 Boston’s Biggest Business, Tech & Entrepreneur Networking Soiree (Register)

Thank you for being part of our Greater Boston business community!

Have a great rest of the week!

- Mike

👀 WHERE TO FIND ME

• Substack: https://www.thestrategicnetworker.com/

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-marcellus/

👋 Good morning, Boston! Welcome to The Boston Networker, the local newsletter serving 81,004 professionals in the Greater Boston business community.

In today’s issue:

👍 World Cup bringing “sudden shot of adrenaline” to Boston businesses

👀 Robot maker Boston Dynamics plans $100 million, 1,250-job Waltham expansion

⛵ Sail Boston expects a million visitors next month for tall ships event

📈 Greater Boston organizations that need On-Call Real Estate Appraisal Services, Facility Maintenance and Supplies, Construction Services, and more

❤️ Everett Citizens Foundation awards over $110,000 in Grants to 20 organizations

💼 Discover top jobs and talent around Greater Boston

📅 Register for Greater Boston networking events

👨‍💻 And more …

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🍇 GRAPEVINE

Business Buzz

A look inside the Greater Boston business community

• World Cup bringing “sudden shot of adrenaline” to Boston businesses (Read)

• Robot maker Boston Dynamics plans $100 million, 1,250-job Waltham expansion (Read)

• Sail Boston expects a million visitors next month for tall ships event (Read)

• 110-unit senior apartment complex proposed in Boston (Read)

• High-end restaurant in Boston’s Beacon Hill closes after 1 year in business (Read)

• Boston’s Chinatown gets new zoning rules after years of talks (Read)

• Scottish brewery sends in reinforcements as Tartan Army continues to drink bars dry in Boston (Read)

• Stop & Shop parent company to pay $40M settlement (Read)

• Economy may benefit as Boston thanks Tartan Army (Read)

• 7 companies hiring in Boston (Read)

📈 PIPELINE

Sales & Marketing

Sales leads for Boston professionals

• The City of Boston needs On-Call Real Estate Appraisal Services (Link)

• City of Worcester needs Surplus Kitchen Equipment Disposal (Link)

• The Boston Redevelopment Authority has an Invitation for Bids to perform construction services for “ODJ DEV LLC HousingWorks” (Link)

• The City of Boston needs Altec Aerial Equipment Service & Maintenance (Link)

• Massport has a CRUISEPORT MODERNIZATION TRADE CONTRACTORS RFQ (Link)

• Facility Maintenance and Supplies are needed at the City of Worcester (Link)

❤️ BOOSTS

Resources & Support

Connect with tech, capital, and innovation in Boston

• Everett Citizens Foundation awards over $110,000 in Grants to 20 organizations (More)

• $9M grant invests in ‘next generation’ of CAA scientists (More)

• Federal grant funds new fire station in New Boston; will help support space force (More)

• Benefactors of the Arts Awards $5,500 Grant to Newport Schools (More)

• National Park Foundation Awards $1.2 Million in Grants to Support Youth & Community Fishing Experiences (More)

• DropGenie Secures Seed+ Funding to Launch Gene Editing Platform (More)

• AbbVie paying $10.9B to buy Waltham biotech (More)

💼 CAREERS

Hiring & Talent

Discover top jobs and talent around Greater Boston

🔥 A Head of New Business Development is needed in Boston, MA. Compensation is $115K–$140K yr (Apply)

👀 Sarah Carroll, Principal Software Engineer, is looking for roles (Profile)

🔥 A Senior Business Development Manager is wanted in Boston, MA. Pay is $200K–$250K yr (Apply)

👀 Luigi DeMarco, a Food and Beverage Manager, is looking for new work (Profile)

🔥 A Sr. Director Business Development is sought in Boston, MA. Compensation is $125K–$349K yr (Apply)

👀 FNU Amreen, a Mulesoft Developer, is actively seeking new opportunities (Profile)

🔥 A Private Assets Business Development Lead is wanted in Boston, MA. Compensation is $110K–$150K yr (Apply)

👀 Gulnar Mardanova, a Software Engineer and Frontend Developer, is open to work (Profile)

🔥 A Principal Business Development Lead is needed at Amazon Shipping in Boston, MA. Pay is $176K–$238K yr (Apply)

👀 Adrianna F, an Administrative Coordinator, is open to work (Profile)

📅 EVENTS

Business & Networking

Where Boston professionals go to learn, connect, and grow

🤝 6/26 Boston Healthcare, Pharma & Business Networking Event (Register)

🤝 6/30 Investor Connect: AI TECH STARTUP Pitch & Networking — Boston (Register)

🤝 7/3 Boston Tech & Finance Networking Event (Register)

🤝 7/7 AI & Tech Networking Event in Boston by Ascent Valley (Register)

🤝 7/7 Startup Pitch & Themed Networking Boston | Unlock Your Idea (Register)

🤝 7/10 Boston’s Hottest Networking Event For Young Professionals (Register)

🤝 7/17 Boston Law, Real Estate & Construction Networking Event (Register)

🤝 7/20 Boston’s Biggest Business, Tech & Entrepreneur Networking Soiree (Register)

🤝 7/22 Startups Demos & Networking Boston (Register)

🤝 7/22 Women’s Networking Night (Register)

🤝 7/22 Founders Pitch & Networking Night in Boston (Register)

🤝 7/29 July Boston Networking & Social Event w/ Mass Professional Networking (Register)

🤝= In Person, 💻 = Virtual

Thank you for being part of our Greater Boston business community!

Have a great rest of the week!

- Mike

👀 WHERE TO FIND ME

• Substack: https://www.thestrategicnetworker.com/

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-marcellus/

👋 Good morning, Boston! Welcome to The Boston Networker, the local newsletter serving 80,067 professionals in the Greater Boston business community.

In today’s issue:

👍 Revitalizing Our Downtown Core

👀 Mass. rideshare drivers unionize in U.S. first

🌇 These were the Mass. companies on the new Forbes list of the largest family businesses

📈 Greater Boston organizations that need Canon Copier Maintenance, Event Production Services, HVAC Contractor, and more

❤️ Community foundation gives grants to over 150 Cambridge nonprofits

💼 Discover top jobs and talent around Greater Boston

📅 Register for Greater Boston networking events

👨‍💻 And more …

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🍇 GRAPEVINE

Business Buzz

A look inside the Greater Boston business community

• Revitalizing Our Downtown Core (Read)

• Mass. rideshare drivers unionize in U.S. first (Read)

• These were the Mass. companies on the new Forbes list of largest family businesses (Read)

• Popular Retailer To Open First MA Store This Summer (Read)

• Work begins on Massachusetts’ largest modular homes project (Read)

• South Shore couple says fake business was registered at their home address, raising fraud concerns (Read)

• Health insurers again propose double-digit premium increases (Read)

• This New England metro has an ‘emerging’ new luxury real estate market (Read)

• Young people plan to leave Boston over high rent and ‘safety’, new chamber of commerce survey shows (Read)

• $5 gas comes to Boston, but with an asterisk (Read)

📈 PIPELINE

Sales & Marketing

Sales leads for Boston professionals

• BPHC needs Canon Copier Maintenance, Repair, Uniflow Software Support & Toner Supply Services (Link)

• The Town of Lexington needs Event Production Services, Sound System and Event Screen Rental (Link)

• On Call HVAC Contractor needed in Salem (Link)

• The City of Worcester needs a contractor to provide professional document binding and restoration services (Link)

• THE CITY OF BOSTON NEEDS MEDICAL BILL ADJUSTMENT SOFTWARE TO INTEGRATE WITH EXISTING CLAIMS CASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (Link)

• Removal of carpet and cove base and installation of VCT tile and cove base at the Marsh Grammar (Link)

• BPHC’s Division of Violence Prevention is seeking lead agencies to serve as Neighborhood Partners for the Violence Intervention & Prevention (VIP) Initiative (Link)

❤️ BOOSTS

Resources & Support

Connect with tech, capital, and innovation in Boston

• Community foundation gives grants to over 150 Cambridge nonprofits (More)

• Dana-Farber funds cancer screenings for 500 Boston Firefighters. The $150,000 contribution will keep early detection screenings moving after federal funding cuts put the firefighter wellness program at risk (More)

• Tomorrow.io Expands Series F to $210M as Investors Double Down on AI Weather Infrastructure (More)

• Gradiant Announces Series E Financing at $2 Billion Valuation to Accelerate Expansion in AI, Semiconductors, and Industrial Water Infrastructure (More)

• Boston Metal Raises $75 Million to Scale Critical Metals Business (Read)

• Boston Scientific invests $1.5 billion in MiRus with option to buy heart-valve business (Read) Local supermarket coming to Roxbury (Read)

💼 CAREERS

Hiring & Talent

Discover top jobs and talent around Greater Boston

👀 Luigi DeMarco, a Food and Beverage Manager, is looking for a job (Profile)

🔥 A Business Development and Marketing Specialist is needed in Boston, MA. Compensation is $100K–$120K yr (Apply)

🔥 A Global Business Development Manager is wanted in Boston. Pay is $100K–$165K yr (Apply)

👀 Yu Miao, an Operations Associate, is an open candidate (Profile)

🔥 An Oliver Wyman Actuarial of P&C is sought in Boston, MA. Compensation is $180K–$250K yr (Apply)

👀 Rebecca Moore, an Investor Relations Associate, is open to new opportunities (Profile)

🔥 A Senior Vice President Business Development is wanted in Boston, MA. Compensation is $275K–$350K yr (Apply)

🔥 An Executive Director of Business Development is needed in Boston, MA. Compensation is $150K–$200K yr (Apply)

👀 Stephen Richardson, a Sales Manager in Oil Delivery, is looking for new opportunities (Profile)

🔥 Business Development/Technical Leader of Water is needed in Boston, MA. Compensation is $146K–$255K yr (Apply)

📅 EVENTS

Business & Networking

Where Boston professionals go to learn, connect, and grow

🤝 5/27 Boston Small Business Expo 2026 (Register)

🤝 5/27 Founders Pitch & Networking Night in Boston (Register)

🤝 5/27 Startup Pitch & Networking in Boston (Register)

🤝 5/27 May Boston Networking & Social Event w/ Mass Professional Networking (Register)

🤝 5/28 Boston Business, Law & Real Estate Networking Event (Register)

🤝 5/31 Boston Film, Media & Television Networking (Register)

🤝 6/4 Women's Networking Night (Register)

🤝 6/5 Boston's Hottest Networking Event For Young Professionals (Register)

🤝 6/11 European American Summer Networking Event (Register)

🤝 6/11 Boston Speed Networking | NetworkNite | Business Professionals Event (Register)

🤝 6/11 Investor Connect: Pitch & Network Night Boston (Register)

🤝 6/11 Business Networking: Pitch Night in Boston (Register)

🤝 6/11 Hello Summer: European-American Business Networking Event (Register)

🤝 6/12 ACE Mentor Program of Greater Bostons 11th Annual Networking Fundraiser (Register)

🤝 6/13 Boston Speed Networking | Meet Business Professionals | NetworkNite (Register)

🤝 6/23 Startups Demos & Networking Boston (Register)

🤝 6/23 June Boston Networking & Social Event w/ Mass Professional Networking (Register)

🤝 7/23 BOSTON IN-PERSON NETWORKING EVENT (Register)

🤝 7/29 July Boston Networking & Social Event w/ Mass Professional Networking (Register)

🤝= In Person, 💻 = Virtual

Thank you for being part of our Greater Boston business community!

Have a great rest of the week!

- Mike

👀 WHERE TO FIND ME

• Substack: https://www.thestrategicnetworker.com/

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-marcellus/

👋 Good morning, Boston! Welcome to The Boston Networker, the local newsletter serving 78,973 professionals in the Greater Boston business community.

In today’s issue:

👍 Nine Boston firms win at ‘Oscars of Innovation’

👀 TD Garden Unveils $100 Million Vision

😮 ‘Distressing number’ of young people leaving Greater Boston

📈 Boston organizations looking for Automated Library Network Services, Scanning & Digitization Services, employee assistance and wellness services, and more

❤️ Mass. biotech firm pulls off a $625M IPO, Lovable opens first US office in Boston, $305M proposal aims to make Mass. more business-friendly, and more

💼 Discover top jobs and talent around Greater Boston

📅 Register for Greater Boston networking events

👨‍💻 And more …

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🤩 SPOTLIGHT

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🍇 GRAPEVINE

Business Buzz

A look inside the Greater Boston business community

• Nine Boston firms win at ‘Oscars of Innovation’ (Read)

• TD Garden Unveils $100 Million Vision for the Future (Read)

• ‘Distressing number’ of young people leaving Greater Boston, survey shows (Read)

• Popular Boston Summer Market Kicks Off Fifth Year (Read)

• Woburn biotech cuts more than 200 jobs after FDA setback (Read)

• Massachusetts cannabis regulators freeze cultivation licenses (Read)

• Downtown Boston tower shows off its newest amenities (Read)

• Price of diesel surges 50% in Massachusetts since start of war with Iran (Read)

• Massachusetts Secretary of State Bill Galvin is in a series of new ads. What are they and who’s paying for them? (Read)

• Iconic Pub To Shutter After More Than 50 Years In Boston (Read)

📈 PIPELINE

Sales & Marketing

Sales leads for Boston professionals

• Automated Library Network Services needed in Salem (Link)

• City of Salem needs help with the Operation of After School Programs (Link)

• Scanning & Digitization Services needed at The City of Worcester (Link)

• The City of Boston needs SECURITY SYSTEMS REPAIR SERVICES (Link)

• City of Worcester needs a vendor to provide employee assistance and wellness services for a period of 3 years from date of contract (Link)

• GENERAL CONSULTING/ ACTUARIAL SERVICES needed at City of Boston (Link)

• BPHC’s Division of Violence Prevention is seeking lead agencies to serve as Neighborhood Partners for the Violence Intervention & Prevention (VIP) Initiative (Link)

❤️ BOOSTS

Resources & Support

Connect with tech, capital, and innovation in Boston

• Mass. biotech firm pulls off a $625M IPO — one of the biggest ever (More)

• Lovable opens first US office in Boston as AI app-building platform targets broader market (More)

• Why AI in Business Is About Execution, Not Tools (More)

• Wu announces partnership to make Boston schools a leader in AI literacy (More)

• $305M proposal aims to make Mass. more business-friendly amid global competition (More)

• Mass. startup aims to bring archival work into 21st century (More)

• Three Greater Boston artists receive $75,000 awards (More)

💼 CAREERS

Hiring & Talent

Discover top jobs and talent around Greater Boston

👀 Elchin S., who has a Master’s in Computer Science from Northeastern University and Expertise in Java, Spring Boot software development, is looking for AE positions (Profile)

🔥 Director of Business Development, East Coast (Remote) is needed at Evotec, in Boston, MA. Compensation is $143K–$193K yr. (Apply)

👀 Yihao Yang, Software Engineer, is actively seeking full-time roles (Profile)

🔥 Senior Director, Business Development of Data & Evidence, is needed at Kinara Group in Boston, MA. Compensation is $125K - $150K yr. (Apply)

👀 Surender Soundiramourty, a Software Engineer, is open to work. (Profile)

📅 EVENTS

Business & Networking

Where Boston professionals go to learn, connect, and grow

🤝 5/1 Boston’s Hottest Networking Event For Young Professionals (Register)

🤝 5/6 Women’s Networking Night (Register)

🤝 5/18 Boston’s Biggest Business, Tech & Entrepreneur Networking Soiree (Register)

🤝 5/26 Boston Speed Networking | NetworkNite | Business Professionals Event (Register)

🤝 5/27 Boston Small Business Expo 2026 (Register)

🤝 5/28 Boston Business, Law & Real Estate Networking Event (Register)

🤝= In Person, 💻 = Virtual

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Thank you for being part of our Greater Boston business community!

Have a great rest of the week!

- Mike

👀 WHERE TO FIND ME

• Substack: https://www.thestrategicnetworker.com/

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-marcellus/

👋 Good morning, Boston! Welcome to The Boston Networker, the local newsletter serving 78,396 professionals in the Greater Boston business community.

In today’s issue:

👍 How over 27,000 Mass. residents got medical debt wiped out

👀 Wu unveils $4.9B budget as Boston hits slowest growth rate in 16 years

😮 Gas price tops $5 a gallon at one station in Boston: “It’s insane”

📈 Boston organizations seeking Scanning & Digitization Services, employee assistance and wellness services, Print & mail services, SECURITY SYSTEMS REPAIR SERVICES, and more

❤️ Massachusetts to spend $10 million on World Cup watch parties. See which cities and towns are getting grants.

💼 Discover top jobs and talent around Greater Boston

📅 Register for Greater Boston networking events

👨‍💻 And more …

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🤩 SPOTLIGHT

Companies to Watch

Featured companies in Boston driving growth and innovation

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🍇 GRAPEVINE

Business Buzz

A look inside the Greater Boston business community

• Wu unveils $4.9B budget as Boston hits slowest growth rate in 16 years (Read)

• Gas price tops $5 a gallon at one station in Boston: “It’s insane” (Read)

• Some of the largest Mass. organizations are vulnerable to phishing, survey says (Read)

• Why communities across Mass. may soon vote to raise property taxes (Read)

• Billerica business owner says aggressive fundraisers threatened him for not donating to police union: “They keep calling you” (Read)

• Committee sues former GM over corporate theft of more than $1M: lawsuit (Read)

• Mass. lawmakers reach deal on cannabis reform bill (Read)

• Clover Food Lab warns it could close and lay off 182 workers at Boston-area vegetarian restaurants (Read)

• Walmart to close Massachusetts facility, cut 90 jobs (Read)

• How over 27,000 Mass. residents got medical debt wiped out (Read)

📈 PIPELINE

Sales & Marketing

Sales leads for Boston professionals

• Scanning & Digitization Services needed at The City of Worcester (Link)

• The City of Boston needs SECURITY SYSTEMS REPAIR SERVICES (Link)

• City of Worcester needs a vendor to provide employee assistance and wellness services for a period of 3 years from date of contract (Link)

• GENERAL CONSULTING/ ACTUARIAL SERVICES needed at City of Boston (Link)

• BPHC’s Division of Violence Prevention is seeking lead agencies to serve as Neighborhood Partners for the Violence Intervention & Prevention (VIP) Initiative (Link)

• Print & mail services are needed at the Assessor’s Office (Link)

• LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR SALEM COMMON (Link)

• City of Gloucester seeks sealed bids for Plumbing & Heating Repair Services (Link)

❤️ BOOSTS

Resources & Support

Connect with tech, capital, and innovation in Boston

• Massachusetts to spend $10 million on World Cup watch parties. See which cities and towns are getting grants (More)

• New Historic Markers Program Launches with $300,000 in Community Grants (More)

• Boston announces $4.5 million funding for immigrant services (More)

• How AI is being used to improve recycling in Mass. (More)

• Wu pitches San Francisco summit to help lure AI businesses to Boston (More)

• MA Student Social Media Ban Bill Among ‘Most Restrictive In The Country’ (More)

💼 CAREERS

Hiring & Talent

Discover top jobs and talent around Greater Boston

🔥 Director of Business Development, East Coast (Remote) is needed at Evotec, in Boston, MA. Compensation is $143K–$193K yr. (Apply)

👀 Yihao Yang, Software Engineer, is actively seeking full-time roles (Profile)

🔥 Sr. Business Development Lead needed at Amazon Shipping in Boston, MA. Compensation is $148K – $200Kyr. (Apply)

👀 FNU Amreen, a Mulesoft Developer, is actively seeking opportunities (Profile)

🔥 A Sales Development Manager is needed at Tines in Boston, MA. Pay ranges $145K - $160Kyr. (Apply)

🔥 A Director of Business Development - Channel Partner Sales Reef Discovery | eDiscovery Technology Platform is needed at Transperfect Gaming Solutions in Boston, MA. Compensation is $120K – $150K yr. (Apply)

👀 Luigi DeMarco, a Food and Beverage Manager, is looking for a job (Profile)

🔥 Senior Director, Business Development of Data & Evidence, is needed at Kinara Group in Boston, MA. Compensation is $125K - $150K yr. (Apply)

👀 Surender Soundiramourty, a Software Engineer, is open to work. (Profile)

📅 EVENTS

Business & Networking

Where Boston professionals go to learn, connect, and grow

🤝 4/9 WELLESLEY BUSINESS NETWORKING EVENT (Register)

🤝 4/9 SOUTHBOROUGH BUSINESS NETWORKING EVENT (Register)

🤝 4/15 Startup & Business Networking in Toronto (Register)

🤝 4/9 WOBURN BUSINESS NETWORKING EVENT (Register)

🤝 4/19 Boston Film, Media & Television Networking (Register)

🤝 4/22 BOSTON BUSINESS NETWORKING EVENT (Register)

🤝 4/22 April Boston Networking & Social Event w/ Mass Professional Networking (Register)

🤝 5/1 Boston’s Hottest Networking Event For Young Professionals (Register)

🤝 5/6 Women’s Networking Night (Register)

🤝 5/18 Boston’s Biggest Business, Tech & Entrepreneur Networking Soiree (Register)

🤝 5/26 Boston Speed Networking | NetworkNite | Business Professionals Event (Register)

🤝 5/27 Boston Small Business Expo 2026 (Register)

🤝 5/28 Boston Business, Law & Real Estate Networking Event (Register)

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Thank you for being part of our Greater Boston business community!

Have a great rest of the week!

- Mike

👀 WHERE TO FIND ME

• Substack: https://www.thestrategicnetworker.com/

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-marcellus/

👋 Good morning, Boston! Welcome to The Boston Networker, the local newsletter serving 75,692 professionals in the Greater Boston business community.

In today’s issue:

👍 Boston’s innovation economy hits a new milestone in global rankings

👀 Free AI training is coming to all Massachusetts residents

😮 Small businesses caught in surge of ADA website lawsuits

📈 Boston organizations seeking Education and Occupational Training and Employment Services, Executive Searches and Recruitment Search Firm Services, GENERAL CONTRACTING SERVICES, BPL Digital Newspaper Program Project Manager, and more

❤️ The City of Boston handed residents $2.2M to decide funding, Local Nonprofits Invited to Apply for Tufts Community Grants, MassDevelopment awards $4.5 million in grants to community and economic development organizations statewide, and more

📅 Register for Greater Boston networking events

👨‍💻 And more …

First time reading? Sign up here

🍇 GRAPEVINE

Boston Business Buzz

A look inside the Greater Boston business community.

• Boston’s innovation economy hits a new milestone in global rankings (Read)

• Small businesses caught in surge of ADA website lawsuits (Read)

• Free AI training is coming to all Massachusetts residents (Read)

• A new Workbar is coming to Greater Boston (Read)

• State’s second-largest health plan posts $301M operating loss (Read)

• Stop doing everything: How small business leaders in Massachusetts can reclaim 71 workdays each year (Read)

• The World Cup is 100 days away. Is Foxboro ready? (Read)

• Woburn business owner failed to pay more than $1.2M in income tax, DA says (Read)

• Massachusetts Small Businesses Struggle with Beacon Hill’s Affordability Disconnect (Read)

• Boston Modernizes 311 System with New CRM Platform (Read)

📈 PIPELINE

Sales & Marketing

Sales leads and exclusive offers for Boston businesses.

• BPHC needs Education and Occupational Training and Employment Services (Link)

• Executive Searches and Recruitment Search Firm Services needed at UMass (Link)

• GENERAL CONTRACTING SERVICES NEEDED AT THE CITY OF BOSTON (Link)

• BPL Digital Newspaper Program Project Manager sought by Trustee of the Public Library of the City of Boston (Link)

• ON-CALL REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE SERVICES needed at The City of Boston (Link)

• The Massachusetts State Lottery Commission is seeking qualification responses from established, recognized, and qualified insurance companies interested in submitting lifetime annuity bids (Link)

• The Town of Yarmouth needs the collection, inspection, listing, valuation, and annual reporting of approximately 675 commercial personal property accounts (Link)

• City of Gloucester seeks sealed bids for Plumbing & Heating Repair Services (Link)

• The RMLD is soliciting flat fixed price bids for mailing services for twenty thousand (20,000) electric bills per month based on approximately eight (8) mailing days per month, with a quantity ranging from sixty (60) to six thousand (6,000) bills each mailing day (Link)

❤️ BOOSTS

Resources & Support

Technology, funding, and connections that power growth in Boston.

• The City of Boston handed residents $2.2M to decide funding. Here’s what they picked. (More)

• Local Nonprofits Invited to Apply for Tufts Community Grants (More)

• MassDevelopment awards $4.5 million in grants to community and economic development organizations statewide (More)

• These 8 Mass. cities and towns just received a share of $13.5M in grants (More)

• FY 2026 Small Business Technical Assistance Grant Program (More)

• SCALE Business Accelerator Program (More)

• Executive Office of Economic Development (More)

📅 EVENTS

Business & Networking

Where Boston professionals go to learn, connect, and grow.

🤝 3/4 South Boston Chamber of Commerce Networking Event (Register)

🤝 3/9 Boston’s Biggest Business, Tech & Entrepreneur Networking Soiree (Register)

🤝 3/10 SOUTHBOROUGH Business Networking Event - FREE (Register)

🤝 3/10 Doing Business with Massachusetts: Unlocking State Resources (Register)

🤝 3/11 Startup Pitch & Networking Boston (Register)

🤝 3/11 Women’s Networking Night (Register)

🤝 3/11 Startup Tech & AI Networking | Startup Ascent Boston (Register)

🤝 3/12 WELLESLEY Business Networking Event - FREE (Register)

🤝 3/12 HealthSpecialists: Your HealthCareConnect Virtual Networking Power-Up - Boston (Register)

🤝 3/16 1 Hour Coffee - Meet fellow business owners and operators (Register)

🤝 3/20 WOBURN Business Networking Event - FREE (Register)

🤝 3/25 BOSTON DOWNTOWN SEAPORT Business Networking Event - FREE (Register)

🤝 3/25 March BOS Networking & Social Event w/ Mass Professional Networking (Register)

🤝 3/26 Latino Professional Networking Mixer: Our Spring Social Thing (Register)

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Thank you for being part of our Greater Boston business community!

Have a great rest of the week!

- Mike

👀 WHERE TO FIND ME

• Substack: https://www.thestrategicnetworker.com/

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-marcellus/

👋 Good morning, Boston! Welcome to The Boston Networker, the local newsletter serving 67,794 professionals in the Greater Boston business community.

In today’s issue:

👍 These Massachusetts businesses earned five stars in Forbes Travel Guide rankings

👀 Massachusetts becomes first state to use ChatGPT in the executive branch, drawing criticism

📈 Boston organizations that are looking for REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE SERVICES. lifetime annuity bids, collection, inspection, listing, valuation, and annual reporting of commercial personal property accounts, and more

❤️ These 8 Mass. cities and towns just received a share of $13.5M in grants

📅 Register for Greater Boston networking events

👨‍💻 And more …

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🍇 GRAPEVINE

Boston Business Buzz

A look inside the Greater Boston business community.

• These Massachusetts businesses earned five stars in Forbes Travel Guide rankings (Read)

• Massachusetts becomes first state to use ChatGPT in the executive branch, drawing criticism (Read)

• London insurance giant hires 150 employees in Boston in six weeks (Read)

• Boston World Cup Fan Festival Announced; Foxboro Security Funding Still Unresolved (Read)

• Two Boston projects would bring 100 new apartment units (Read)

• Food hall app Wonder opening 9 Mass. restaurants (Read)

• More Massachusetts cinemas are closing. What can be done to save struggling movie theater industry? (Read)

• Mass. cannabis regulators consider freezing grow licenses (Read)

• Delta brings back Boston to Hawaii direct flights (Read)

• Mass. lost 182K residents to other states since 2020, and could lose many more: Report (Read)

📈 PIPELINE

Sales & Marketing

Sales leads and exclusive offers for Boston businesses.

• ON-CALL REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE SERVICES needed at The City of Boston (Link)

• The Massachusetts State Lottery Commission is seeking qualification responses from established, recognized, and qualified insurance companies interested in submitting lifetime annuity bids (Link)

• The Town of Yarmouth needs the collection, inspection, listing, valuation, and annual reporting of approximately 675 commercial personal property accounts (Link)

• The Boston Public Schools seeks a districtwide, CIPA-compliant, cloud-based network content filtering service that supports safe, secure, and equitable internet access for students and staff on both on-network and off-network devices (Link)

• City of Gloucester seeks sealed bids for Plumbing & Heating Repair Services (Link)

• The RMLD is soliciting flat fixed price bids for mailing services for twenty thousand (20,000) electric bills per month based on approximately eight (8) mailing days per month, with a quantity ranging from sixty (60) to six thousand (6,000) bills each mailing day (Link)

• The City of Boston, acting by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department, needs ASH TREE INJECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE (Link)

❤️ BOOSTS

Resources & Support

Technology, funding, and connections that power growth in Boston.

• These 8 Mass. cities and towns just received a share of $13.5M in grants (More)

• $140M to fund new affordable housing, convert vacant buildings into homes in Mass. Here’s the list (More)

• Healey Drops $4.45 Million to Turbocharge 90 Bay State Manufacturing Jobs (More)

• FRCOG receives $487K for Safe Streets in Greenfield, Deerfield (More)

• Aliro, a Boston, MA-based provider of a software-driven entanglement platform, raised $15M in funding (More)

• GelMEDIX, a Cambridge, MA-based biotechnology company developing regenerative therapies to restore vision, raised $13M in Seed funding (More)

• Small-business grants you can apply for in February 2026 (More)

• FY 2026 Small Business Technical Assistance Grant Program (More)

• SCALE Business Accelerator Program (More)

• Executive Office of Economic Development (More)

• The Workbar Small Business Grant contest offers (More)

📅 EVENTS

Business & Networking

Where Boston professionals go to learn, connect, and grow.

🤝 2/18 Tech & Business Networking Boston (Register)

🤝 2/18 Latino Professional Networking Mixer: Fall In Love With Your Network (Register)

🤝 2/18 February BOS Networking & Social Event w/ Mass Professional Networking (Register)

🤝 2/23 Entrepreneur Networking Boston (Register)

🤝 2/24 Networking Night for Boston’s Young Professionals @ F1 Boston! (Register)

🤝 2/25 WoW - WEST on Wednesdays Networking (Register)

🤝 2/26 Boston Healthcare, Pharma & Business Networking Event (Register)

🤝 2/26 Higher Education Networking Collective (Register)

🤝 3/09 Boston’s Biggest Business, Tech & Entrepreneur Networking Soiree (Register)

🤝= In Person, 💻 = Virtual

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Have a great rest of the week!

- Mike

👀 WHERE TO FIND ME

• Substack: https://www.thestrategicnetworker.com/

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-marcellus/

👋 Good afternoon, Boston! Welcome to The Boston Networker, the local newsletter serving 65,294 professionals in the Greater Boston business community.

In today’s issue:

👍 These AI startups just made a major bet on Boston’s tech talent

👀 Boston sports bars look to cash in on Patriots return to Super Bowl

📈 Boston organizations looking for cloud-based network content filtering service, mailing services, plumbing & heating repair services, software as a service (SaaS) , and more

❤️ Small-business grants you can apply for in February 2026

📅 Register for Greater Boston networking events

👨‍💻 And more …

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🍇 GRAPEVINE

Boston Business Buzz

A look inside the Greater Boston business community.

• Boston sports bars look to cash in on Patriots return to Super Bowl (Read)

• These AI startups just made a major bet on Boston’s tech talent (Read)

• Avis to move Zipcar’s HQ out of Boston, lay off staff (Read)

• Boston Scientific to Acquire Penumbra for $14.5 Billion in Massive MedTech Consolidation (Read)

• Thermo Fisher closing another Mass. site, laying off over 100 (Read)

• Fall River seeks developers for waterfront land (Read)

• Four charged in $1M SNAP, unemployment fraud scheme tied to Leominster restaurant (Read)

• Boston leaders organize “cash mobs” to support small businesses (Read)

• Trump demands $1 billion from Harvard as a prolonged standoff appears to deepen (Read)

• Exit interviews: Why these people left Mass. behind (Read)

📈 PIPELINE

Sales & Marketing

Sales leads and exclusive offers for Boston businesses.

• The Boston Public Schools seeks a districtwide, CIPA-compliant, cloud-based network content filtering service that supports safe, secure, and equitable internet access for students and staff on both on-network and off-network devices (Link)

• City of Gloucester seeks sealed bids for Plumbing & Heating Repair Services (Link)

• The RMLD is soliciting flat fixed price bids for mailing services for twenty thousand (20,000) electric bills per month based on approximately eight (8) mailing days per month, with a quantity ranging from sixty (60) to six thousand (6,000) bills each mailing day (Link)

• The City of Boston, acting by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department, needs ASH TREE INJECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE (Link)

• Provide software as a service (SaaS) for a Career & College Readiness Program / Platform per the attached requirements and specifications of the Worcester Public Schools (Link)

❤️ BOOSTS

Resources & Support

Technology, funding, and connections that power growth in Boston.

• President John Adams papers project awarded $3M grant from feds (More)

• From Museum Trips To A Hip-Hop Square Dance, Framingham Arts Awarded $50,000 (More)

• Small-business grants you can apply for in February 2026 (More)

• FY 2026 Small Business Technical Assistance Grant Program (More)

• SCALE Business Accelerator Program (More)

• SPACE Grant Program (More)

• Executive Office of Economic Development (More)

• The Workbar Small Business Grant contest offers (More)

📅 EVENTS

Business & Networking

Where Boston professionals go to learn, connect, and grow.

🤝 2/04 High Speed High Energy Global Business Networking (Register)

🤝 2/18 Tech & Business Networking Boston (Register)

🤝 2/18 Latino Professional Networking Mixer: Fall In Love With Your Network (Register)

🤝 2/18 February BOS Networking & Social Event w/ Mass Professional Networking (Register)

🤝 2/23 Entrepreneur Networking Boston (Register)

🤝 2/24 Networking Night for Boston’s Young Professionals @ F1 Boston! (Register)

🤝 2/25 WoW - WEST on Wednesdays Networking (Register)

🤝 2/26 Boston Healthcare, Pharma & Business Networking Event (Register)

🤝 2/26 Higher Education Networking Collective (Register)

🤝 3/09 Boston’s Biggest Business, Tech & Entrepreneur Networking Soiree (Register)

🤝= In Person, 💻 = Virtual

Thank you for being part of our Greater Boston business community!

Have a great rest of the week!

- Mike

👀 WHERE TO FIND ME

• Substack: https://www.thestrategicnetworker.com/

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-marcellus/

👋 Good afternoon, Boston! Welcome to The Boston Networker, the local newsletter serving 63,482 professionals in the Greater Boston business community.

In today’s issue:

👍 Boston Impact Initiative raises $22 million to invest in New England’s small businesses

👀 Harvard Club of Boston to pay $2.4 million for defrauding pandemic aid program

📈 Boston organizations looking for Office Supplies, software as a service (SaaS), Financial Audits, and more

❤️ New Balance Foundation Awards $9.2 million in Community Grants to Nonprofits

📅 Register for Greater Boston networking events

👨‍💻 And more …

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🍇 GRAPEVINE

Boston Business Buzz

A look inside the Greater Boston business community.

• Boston Impact Initiative raises $22 million to invest in New England’s small businesses (Read)

• Harvard Club of Boston to pay $2.4 million for defrauding pandemic aid program, prosecutors say (Read)

• Why is Time Out Market in Boston closing? CEO says “hybrid working” a factor. (Read)

• Massachusetts Man And Woman Bilked Banks Out Of $1.2M (Read)

• These were the most expensive places to buy a house in Mass. in 2025 (Read)

• Boston’s economic development chief resigns (Read)

• 3 takeaways from Boston Scientific’s $14.5B Penumbra deal (Read)

• Education technology company to close Boston headquarters, embrace fully remote workplace (Read)

• How Boston’s coworking hub has survived (Read)

• Why do companies list jobs as ‘Boston’ when the office isn’t in the city? (Read)

📈 PIPELINE

Sales & Marketing

Sales leads and exclusive offers for Boston businesses.

• UMass System is seeking a qualified vendor to provide Office Supplies and deliveries to all five campuses (Link)

• Provide software as a service (SaaS) for a Career & College Readiness Program / Platform per the attached requirements and specifications of the Worcester Public Schools (Link)

• Financial Audits of MassHealth Program Service Providers (Link)

• The City of Boston needs ROXBURY PARKS LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE (Link)

• Moses Youth Center HVAC Upgrade & Limited Improvements - General Contractors (Link)

• The City of Cambridge would like to invite you to submit a bid for Commuter Shuttle Services for Employees (Link)

• Professional Consultant needed for Program Controls and Support Services House Doctor at All MPA Facilities (Link)

❤️ BOOSTS

Resources & Support

Tools, funding, and support that power growth in Boston.

• New Balance Foundation Awards $9.2 million in Community Grants to Nonprofits (More)

• Boston Food Access Council Awarded Community Power Grant From Project Bread (More)

• Boston nonprofit head reacts to chaos of federal rescission then reinstatement of health grants (More)

• Mass. is investing millions to boost its historic coastal towns. See who’s getting help (More)

• 22 health programs receive Boston Scientific Foundation grants (More)

• FY 2026 Small Business Technical Assistance Grant Program (More)

• SCALE Business Accelerator Program (More)

• SPACE Grant Program (More)

• Executive Office of Economic Development (More)

• The Workbar Small Business Grant contest offers (More)

📅 EVENTS

Business & Networking

Where Boston professionals go to learn, connect, and grow.

🤝 1/23 Women’s Networking Circle For Holistic Entrepreneurs (Register)

🤝 1/23 Boston’s Hottest Networking Event For Young Professionals (Register)

🤝 1/25 North Shore Networking Event (Register)

🤝 1/26 Momentum and Trust Networking January 26, 2026 (Register)

🤝 1/27 Small Business Networking Meetup (Register)

🤝 1/28 Boston Business Networking Event (Register)

🤝 1/28 January BOS Networking & Social Event w/ Mass Professional Networking (Register)

🤝 1/29 After Work Networking @ Empower Nutrition (Register)

🤝 2/26 Boston Healthcare, Pharma & Business Networking Event (Register)

🤝= In Person, 💻 = Virtual

Thank you for being part of our Greater Boston business community!

Have a great rest of the week!

- Mike

👀 WHERE TO FIND ME

• Substack: https://www.thestrategicnetworker.com/

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-marcellus/

👋 Good morning, Boston! Welcome to The Boston Networker, the local newsletter serving 59,842 professionals in the Greater Boston business community.

In today’s issue:

👍 How Boston’s coworking hub has survived

👀 Boston’s office vacancy rate remains highest in the Northeast

📈 Boston organizations looking for LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE, HVAC Upgrade & Limited Improvements, Commuter Shuttle Services, Professional Consultant, lighting upgrades, and more

❤️ Fall River gets $1M state grant to finish new city pier. What’s coming …

📅 Register for Greater Boston networking events

👨‍💻 And more …

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🍇 GRAPEVINE

Boston Business Buzz

A snapshot of what’s happening in the Greater Boston business community.

• How Boston’s coworking hub has survived (Read)

• Boston’s office vacancy rate remains highest in the Northeast (Read)

• Why is there a rocketship on a downtown Boston roof? (Read)

• Mass. tech firms to unveil new products at Consumer Electronics Show (Read)

• Rent Is Getting Cheaper In These Boston-Area Cities And Towns (Read)

• Mass. golf course sold for 30-megawatt solar project (Read)

• New Fare Gates For Commuter Rail, Amtrak Riders Activated At Boston’s South Station On Tuesday (Read)

• Circle Furniture closes all stores in Massachusetts and New Hampshire (Read)

• LabCentral launches program with free lab space for new founders (Read)

• Boston may have the nation’s tastiest tap water. Here’s why (Read)

📈 PIPELINE

Sales & Marketing

Your source for sales leads, discounts, and promotions around Greater Boston.

• The City of Boston needs ROXBURY PARKS LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE (Link)

• Moses Youth Center HVAC Upgrade & Limited Improvements - General Contractors (Link)

• The City of Cambridge would like to invite you to submit a bid for Commuter Shuttle Services for Employees (Link)

• The City of Springfield invites all interested firms capable of providing the requested services, to submit bids to enter into an agreement to provide improvements to Linda Petrella Park (Link)

• Professional Consultant needed for Program Controls and Support Services House Doctor at All MPA Facilities (Link)

• The City of Springfield is seeking qualified contractors to provide lighting upgrades at Stearns Square (Link)

• Park and Playground Improvements at Archdale Family Development (Link)

• Materials Testing & Construction Inspections Services for the Killam Elementary School (Link)

❤️ BOOSTS

Resources & Support

Find the tools, websites, and grants that power your growth in Boston.

• Mass. is investing millions to boost its historic coastal towns. See who’s getting help (More)

• 22 health programs receive Boston Scientific Foundation grants (More)

• Fall River gets $1M state grant to finish new city pier. What’s coming (More)

• OpenAI awards $40.5M to a wide range of nonprofits under new foundation structure (More)

• FY 2026 Small Business Technical Assistance Grant Program (More)

• SCALE Business Accelerator Program (More)

• SPACE Grant Program (More)

• Executive Office of Economic Development (More)

• The Workbar Small Business Grant contest offers (More)

📅 EVENTS

Business & Networking

Where you go to learn, connect, and grow with Boston professionals.

💻 1/13 Greater Boston Networking Event - Virtual (Register)

🤝 1/13 Southborough Networking Event (Register)

🤝 1/15 Wellesley Networking Event (Register)

🤝 1/16 Woburn Networking Event (Register)

🤝 1/28 Boston Seaside Networking Event (Register)

🤝 1/09 Boston Healthcare, Pharma & Business Networking Event (Register)

🤝 1/13 Boston’s Back to Business Bash! Event (Register)

🤝 1/23 Women’s Networking Circle For Holistic Entrepreneurs (Register)

🤝 1/28 January BOS Networking & Social Event w/ Mass Professional Networking Event (Register)

🤝= In Person, 💻 = Virtual

Thank you for being part of our Greater Boston business community!

Have a great rest of the week!

- Mike

👀 WHERE TO FIND ME

• Substack: https://www.thestrategicnetworker.com/

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-marcellus/

👋 Good morning, Boston! Welcome to The Boston Networker, the local newsletter serving 57,478 professionals in the Greater Boston business community.

In today’s issue:

👀 Boston still behind in return to office, especially on Fridays

⚠️ Why does Boston have so many sidewalks in need of repair?

⭐ Surviving the Age of Information Overload

💼 Top Job Postings and Job Seekers in Greater Boston

📈 Boston organizations looking for On-Call floor coverings, tree services, financial audits, park and playground improvements, and more

❤️ OpenAI awards $40.5M to a wide range of nonprofits under new foundation structure

🔎 What are the most effective ways to uncover high-quality business leads in Boston?

📅 Register for Greater Boston networking events

👨‍💻 And more …

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COMMUNITY

🍇 The Boston Grapevine

The Business Buzz around Greater Boston, MA

• Boston still behind in return to office, especially on Fridays (Read)

• Why does Boston have so many sidewalks in need of repair? (Read)

• Behind the holiday lights, small businesses hustle to be at Snowport (Read)

• MindImmune Extends Series A to $30M to Advance Inflammation-Focused Alzheimer’s Therapy into the Clinic and Appoints Isaac Stoner as CEO (Read)

• OUTFRONT Media Announces Local Business Sweepstakes for a Total of $100,000 of Media Heading Into the Holiday Season (Read)

• Wasabi Launches Covert Copy, a Completely Invisible and Indestructible Copy of Data for a Higher Level of Cloud Storage Security (Read)

• Small Business Saturday Brings Crowds Of Shoppers To Massachusetts Stores (Read)

• Tutor Intelligence Raises $34 Million Series A to Scale Its AI-Powered Fleet of Warehouse Robot Workers (Read)

• BOStoday’s 2025 holiday gift guide: 90+ finds for everyone you love (Read)

• Bezos gives largest gift in Massachusetts charity’s history (Read)

STRATEGY

⭐ Deep Dive

Surviving the Age of Information Overload

Systems are great until they aren’t. I didn’t realize how deep my FOMO went until I created an entire digital universe just to save things I’d never actually read or use.

For years, I feared that the next great idea, the one breakthrough that could change my business or my life, was hidden in an email, a video, a podcast, or a LinkedIn post I had not yet seen or heard.

So I built what I thought was the perfect system …

Read the Full Story

CAREERS

💼 Boston at Work

Workplace Highlights in Boston, MA

The Boston area is experiencing a cautious hiring environment, with employers and recruiters signaling a slowdown in new job openings and more hesitancy to hire amid broader national labor-market weakness.

🔥 TOP JOB POSTINGS

• Director, Business Development (Boston) at Servier Group

  💵 $210K– $250K/yr. | 📍 Boston, MA (Apply)

• Strategy and Business Development Lead (Vice President level) at Flagship Pioneering
  💵 $300K-$310K/yr. | 📍 Boston, MA (Apply)

• Executive Account Director/ Sr Account Director, Business Development at ThermoFisher Scientific
  💵 $137K–$250K/yr. | 📍 Boston, MA (Apply)

👀 TOP JOB SEEKERS

• Param Joshi, Software Developer, Software Engineer

  👉 Actively looking for Full time opportunities |📍 Boston, MA (Profile)

• Santiago Lopez, Financials and Real Estate Lead Analyst, Junior Financial Analyst

  👉Seeking summer internships |📍 Boston, MA (Profile)

• Shreyansh Dhandhukia, Software Engineer, Graduate Teaching Assistant – Compiler Design

  👉 Looking for full time job opportunity |📍 Boston, MA (Profile)

SALES

📈 Boston Leads

Who's Buying in Boston Right Now?

• On-Call Floor Coverings needed at The City of Springfield (Link)

• The Town of Hingham Department of Public Works is seeking contractors to provide the Town with tree services (Link)

• Financial Audits of MassHealth Program Service Providers for the University of Massachusetts (Link)

• Park and Playground Improvements at Archdale Family Development (Link)

• Materials Testing & Construction Inspections Services for the Killam Elementary School (Link)

• Clean Energy & Green Industries Apprenticeship Pathways (Link)

• Pre-bid Site Visit Announcement for Upcoming Construction Services Project at Cape Cod Space Force Station (CCSFS) in Bourne, MA (Link)

• The City of Cambridge needs Water Treatment Plant Systems: Maintenance for Process Controls and Instrumentation (Link)

SUPPORT

❤️ Boston Resources

Helpful Tools & Positive Developments in Boston, MA

• Boston’s MOWA Announces $100,000 in Mini-Grants to Strengthen Youth Mental Health and Combat Violence (More)

• OpenAI awards $40.5M to a wide range of nonprofits under new foundation structure (More)

• FY 2026 Small Business Technical Assistance Grant Program (More)

• SCALE Business Accelerator Program (More)

• SPACE Grant Program (More)

• Executive Office of Economic Development (More)

• The Workbar Small Business Grant contest offers (More)

KNOWLEDGE

🔎 Boston Insights

AI-Powered Business Tips & Trends for Boston Professionals

What are the most effective ways to uncover high-quality business leads in Boston?

1. Participate in Local Business & Community Events - Join regional industry meetups, trade shows, or community fairs to meet other business owners or potential clients face‑to‑face.

2. Forge Partnerships with Complementary Local Businesses - Collaborate with businesses that serve overlapping but non‑competing audiences (for example, a graphic design agency teaming up with a local marketing consultancy).

3. Leverage Local Directories & Local SEO Presence - Ensure your business is listed on major and niche local directories for Boston (analogous to “local citations” elsewhere).

More>>

NETWORKING

📅 Boston Events

Top Networking Events in Greater Boston

🤝 12/15 Boston Startups Networking Event | Boston, MA (Register)

🤝 12/15 Entrepreneur Networking Boston Event | Boston, MA (Register)

🤝 12/15 Bubbly & Business Social Networking Event | Boston, MA (Register)

🤝 12/15 Investor Connector Networking Boston Event | Boston, MA (Register)

🤝 12/17 Boston Business Networking Event | Boston, MA (Register)

🤝 01/09 Boston Healthcare, Pharma & Business Networking Event | Boston, MA (Register)

🤝 01/13 Boston’s Back to Business Bash! Event | Boston, MA (Register)

🤝 01/23 Women’s Networking Circle For Holistic Entrepreneurs. Boston Event | Boston, MA (Register)

🤝 01/28 January BOS Networking & Social Event w/ Mass Professional Networking Event | Boston, MA (Register)

🤝= In Person, 💻 = Virtual

Thank you for being part of our Greater Boston business community!

Have a great rest of the week!

- Mike

👀 WHERE TO FIND ME

• Substack: https://www.thestrategicnetworker.com/

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-marcellus/

👋 Good afternoon, Boston! Welcome to The Boston Networker, the local newsletter serving 55,745 professionals in the Greater Boston business community.

In today’s issue:

👍 Female entrepreneurs connect through the Boston Business Women group

⚠️ Boston biotech cuts 65% of workforce as it explores sale or merger

⭐ Why AI Could Outperform You at Networking

💼 Top Job Postings and Job Seekers in Greater Boston

📈 Boston organizations looking for Architectural/Design Services, Building Maintenance Services, Repair and Abate Boat Maintenance, and more

✅ Massachusetts grants $6.34M to enhance tourism and culture

🔎 What are the top challenges of doing business in Boston?

📅 Register for Greater Boston networking events

👨‍💻 And more …

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COMMUNITY

🍇 The Boston Grapevine

The Business Buzz around Greater Boston, MA

• Female entrepreneurs connect through the Boston Business Women group (Read)

• Boston biotech cuts 65% of workforce as it explores sale or merger (Read)

• Curium Consolidates New Biopharma Business and Sets Up Global Headquarters in Boston, Massachusetts (Read)

• OpenHands Raises $18.8M Series A to Bring Open-Source Cloud Coding Agents to Enterprises (Read)

• Businesses, tour groups grapple with a drop in tourism amid declining international relations, tariff wars (Read)

• Former Boston Public Schools’ bus safety manager accused of $870K bribery scheme (Read)

• Emulate Launches Brain-Chip R1 to Advance Neurological Drug Development, in Partnership with FUJIFILM Cellular Dynamics (Read)

• ICE Boston releases details concerning arrest at local business that resulted in protests (Read)

• 2 grocery store chains in Massachusetts “stand out” for quality and price in new report (Read)

• New developer launches first big project west of Boston (Read)

STRATEGY

⭐ Deep Dive

Why AI Could Outperform You at Networking

Will AI replace professional networkers? The answer may surprise you.

During a recent virtual networking session on Zoom, three unexpected “attendees” appeared in my waiting room:

Otter Notetaker

Bob’s Notetaking Service

AI Meeting Assistant

Yes… at a networking event!

Nice to meet you, Otter, Bob, and AI Meeting Assistant.

How can I help you today?

I guess networking isn’t just for humans anymore …

Read the Full Story >>

CAREERS

💼 Boston at Work

Workplace Highlights in Boston, MA

The local labor market is showing early signs of strain, with unemployment in Massachusetts trending up to 4.8% by mid-2025. Hiring has become more cautious, especially in research and academia, as some institutions pause recruitment amid uncertainty about funding and economic conditions.

🔥 TOP JOB POSTINGS

• Senior Territory Sales Manager (Maine) at MAPFRE

  💵 $100K– $130K/yr. | 📍 Boston, MA (Apply)

• Director of Business Development at Surf Search
  💵 $140K-$200K/yr. | 📍 Boston, MA (Apply)

• Director of Business Development - Life Sciences at Arrayo
  💵 $120K–$160K/yr. | 📍 Boston, MA (Apply)

👀 TOP JOB SEEKERS

• Nisha Kapur, Senior Manager, Strategy and Analytics

  👉 Passionate strategic thinker looking for a new exciting opportunity |📍 Boston, MA (Profile)

• Christopher Clark, Seprafilm Customer Service

  👉Seeking challenge for new opportunities |📍 Boston, MA (Profile)

• Jasmin Hill, Front Desk Agent, Administrative Coordinator

  👉 Looking for employment in Administrative Work |📍 Boston, MA (Profile)

SALES

📈 Boston Leads

Who's Buying in Boston Right Now?

• Repair and Abate Boat Maintenance Facility at USCG Sector Southeastern New England, Woods Hole, Massachusetts (Link)

• City of Brockton needs Building Maintenance Services at the Brockton Public Safety Building (Link)

• Boston Public Schools wants to purchase access to an exam preparation and delivery system for industry certifications (Link)

• Upcoming Construction Services Project At Cape Cod Space Force Station (CCSFS) (Link)

• City of Waltham needs Architectural/Design Services For The Department Of Public Works Relocation (Link)

SUPPORT

✅ Boston Resources

Helpful Tools & Positive Developments in Boston, MA

• Massachusetts grants $6.34M to enhance tourism and culture (More)

• Seven Boston developments awarded Climate Ready Housing grants (More)

• ILSR Awards $370,000 to Community Composting Projects in Underserved Communities (More)

• Boston animal shelter receives $2M donation for facility construction (More)

• Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards Over $4 Million in Recycling and Waste Reduction Grants (More)

• Mayor Michelle Wu Announces Six Recipients of the 2025 Community Clean Air Grant (More)

• SCALE Program for Minority & Women-Owned Businesses (More)

• Comcast RISE Grant Packages for Boston Entrepreneurs (More)

• Officially Launches Annual Legacy Business Award Nominations (More)

• Tax Credits via Massachusetts Economic Assistance Coordinating Council (More)

KNOWLEDGE

🔎 Boston Insights

AI-Powered Business Tips & Trends for Boston Professionals

What are the top challenges of doing business in Boston?

1. High Operating Costs - Massachusetts is one of the most expensive states to run a business. According to the Mass Opportunity Alliance, companies face very high wage expenses and utility costs.

2. Regulatory and Bureaucratic Complexity - Getting permits and licenses in Boston can be quite burdensome. A report from the Institute for Justice highlights that entrepreneurs face “high fees, long wait times, and complex paperwork.”

3. Talent and Workforce Constraints - Recruiting and retaining talent can be hard due to the high cost of living, particularly housing, which makes it difficult for businesses to attract workers who may not want to live in Boston.

More >>

NETWORKING

📅 Boston Events

Top Networking Events in Greater Boston

🤝 11/25 $5 Early Bird South Shore Business Networking @UNOS(Multi-Group) Event | Braintree, MA (Register)

🤝 11/30 Filmmaker’s Networking Event by RoleHat Film Collective Event | Somerville, MA (Register)

🤝 12/01 Boston Pre-Launch Networking Event | Boston, MA (Register)

🤝 12/03 Holiday BOS Networking & Social Event w/ Mass Professional Networking Event | Boston, MA (Register)

🤝 12/04 Business Networking International BNI Ascend Happy Hour Mixer Event | Newton, MA (Register)

💻 12/05 The Table - Online Networking for Christian Entrepreneurs Event | Zoom (Register)

🤝 12/11 Wellesley Business Networking Event | Boston, MA (Register)

🤝 12/19 Boston’s Hottest Networking Event For Young Professionals Event | Boston, MA (Register)

🤝= In Person, 💻 = Virtual

Thank you for being part of our Greater Boston business community!

Have a great rest of the week!

- Mike

👀 WHERE TO FIND ME

• Substack: https://www.thestrategicnetworker.com/

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-marcellus/

👋 Good morning, Boston! Welcome to The Boston Networker, a local newsletter serving 48,967 professionals in the Greater Boston business community.

In today’s issue:

👍 SaveYa Tech Introduces AI-Powered 24/7 Virtual Receptionists to Revolutionize Business Efficiency in Boston

⚠️ Boston’s Logan Airport seeing cancellations due to FAA flight cuts during government shutdown

⭐ How a 60-Minute Netwinar Sparked 523 Referrals That Changed Lives

💼 Top Job Postings and Job Seekers in Greater Boston

📈 Boston organizations looking for Eco-Toilet Consulting Services, Paratransit Operations & Management, an experienced Network Engineer, Engineering Services, and more

✅ Mass. announces $2.5 million for Boston Pops July 4 centerpiece, $6 million in statewide MA 2 50 grants

🔎 What are the top tips for doing business in Boston?

📅 Register for Greater Boston networking events

👨‍💻 And more …

First time reading? Sign up here

COMMUNITY

🍇 The Boston Grapevine

The Business Buzz around Greater Boston, MA

• SaveYa Tech Introduces AI-Powered 24/7 Virtual Receptionists to Revolutionize Business Efficiency in Boston (Read)

• Boston’s Logan Airport seeing cancellations due to FAA flight cuts during government shutdown (Read)

• Economic pessimism persists for 8th month in Mass. (Read)

• T1D Fund seeks to raise $150M with focus on bigger biotech investments (Read)

• Santander’s Openbank Celebrates First Year in the United States with More Than $6 Billion in Deposits (Read)

• Hasbro, Klaviyo, and BNY Lead Boston’s Largest Office Leases of 2025 as Market Shows Signs of Rebound (Read)

• Semrush Launches Semrush One, Empowering Marketers to Win Every Search in the AI Era (Read)

• Pan-Mass Challenge Raises Record $78 Million for Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (Read)

• New coworking space headed to the Seaport (Read)

• Boston company closes offices, goes fully remote (Read)

STRATEGY

⭐ Deep Dive

How a 60-Minute Netwinar Sparked 523 Referrals That Changed Lives

It might not end up in the Guinness Book of Records (then again, who knows?), but I was thrilled to lead an event that delivered results unlike anything I’d ever seen before.

As the number of participants poured into my Netwinar on Zoom, I became increasingly nervous.

The Zoom waiting room kept ticking up… 37, 45, 56. My excitement suddenly turned to panic. Soon, sixty people were ready to log into my netwinar, and I knew Zoom only allowed 50 Advanced Polls.

This wasn’t your typical Zoom webinar with hundreds of attendees. This was a netwinar (“net winner” = part webinar + part networking) where every participant needed time to speak, connect, and complete their polls for each other.

Needless to say, I was in trouble …

Read the Full Story >>

CAREERS

💼 Boston at Work

Workplace Highlights in Boston, MA

The unemployment rate has held steady around 4.8% in Massachusetts, unchanged for several months, while payroll employment in the Boston–Cambridge–Newton area was essentially flat year-over-year, indicating very little net job growth.

🔥 TOP JOB POSTINGS

• Director Business Development - Last Mile at Ryder System
  💵 $100K–$150K/yr. | 📍 Boston, MA (Apply)

• Senior Manager/Associate Director, Business Development at CRISPR Therapeutics, Inc
  💵 $150K-$205K/yr. | 📍 Boston, MA (Apply)

• Vice President, Sales Executive - Databricks, Life at Deloitte
  💵 $175K–$323K/yr. | 📍 Boston, MA (Apply)

👀 TOP JOB SEEKERS

• Michael Flatley, Vice President, Director

  👉 Looking for new opportunities |📍 Boston, MA (Profile)

• Sagar Tank, Research and Lab Intern, Research Intern

  👉 Actively Seeking Spring/Summer 2026 Co-op |📍 Boston, MA (Profile)

• Lindsay Harwood, Executive Administrative Assistant, Project Manager

• 👉Executive Assistant looking for new opportunities |📍 Boston, MA (Profile)

SALES

📈 Boston Leads

Who's Buying in Boston Right Now?

• Barnstable County looking for Eco-Toilet Consulting Services (Link)

• Paratransit Operations & Management needed at Pioneer Valley Transit Authority (Link)

• Massachusetts Teachers’ Retirement System needs an experienced Network Engineer with 3-5 years of hands-on experience (Link)

• Construction Services of a Power Generation Microgrid at Cape Cod Space Force Station (Link)

• On Call Snow Hauling Services are needed in Waltham, MA (Link)

• City of Quincy needs On-Call Traffic and Parking Engineering Services (Link)

SUPPORT

✅ Boston Resources

Helpful Tools & Positive Developments in Boston, MA

• Mass. announces $2.5 million for Boston Pops July 4 centerpiece, $6 million in statewide MA 2 50 grants; private sponsors pledge support (More)

• Massachusetts kicks off STEM Week with $13.5M in grants (More)

• City of Boston Launches Workforce Development Grants to Support Residents Entering Living‑Wage Careers (More)

• Boston Launches Cannabis Business Empowerment Program to Support Equity Applicants and Foster Local Entrepreneurship (More)

KNOWLEDGE

🔎 Boston Insights

AI-Powered Business Tips & Trends for Boston Professionals

What are the top tips for doing business in Boston, MA?

1. Embrace the Innovation Ecosystem - Boston is one of the world’s strongest hubs for tech, healthcare, higher education, and biotech.

2. Build Relationships Through Credibility & Expertise - Boston culture values intellectual rigor and track records.

3. Respect the Direct & Practical Communication Style - Bostonians are straightforward — sometimes blunt. This is a strength.

More >>

NETWORKING

📅 Boston Events

Top Business Networking Events in Greater Boston

🤝 11/06 Startup Pitch & Networking Boston Event | Boston, MA (Register)

🤝 11/07 Boston Healthcare, Pharma & Business Networking Event | Boston, MA (Register)

🤝 11/08 Artist Caretakers Networking Night Event | Boston, MA (Register)

🤝 11/11 Southborough Networking Event | Southborough, MA (Register)

🤝 11/13 Latino Professional Networking Mixer Event | Boston, MA (Register)

🤝 11/13 Wellesley Business Networking Event | Wellesley, MA (Register)

🤝 11/14 Boston Tech & Finance Networking Event | Boston, MA (Register)

🤝 11/15 Mastery of Networking Monthly Event | Boston, MA (Register)

🤝 11/18 Boston’s Biggest Business, Tech & Entrepreneur Networking Soiree Event | Boston, MA (Register)

🤝 11/19 Boston Seaside Networking Event | Boston, MA (Register)

💻 11/20 Empowered Coach Referral Network- Virtual Networking Event | Zoom (Register)

🤝 11/21 Woburn Networking Event | Woburn, MA (Register)

🤝= In Person, 💻 = Virtual

Thank you for being part of our Greater Boston business community!

Have a great rest of the week!

- Mike

👀 WHERE TO FIND ME

• Substack: https://www.thestrategicnetworker.com/

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-marcellus/

👋 Good morning, Boston! Welcome to The Boston Networker, a local newsletter serving 48,739 professionals in the Greater Boston business community.

In today’s issue:

👀Cambridge hits businesses with 22% tax hike amid property value decline

⚕️Can’t find a doctor? Mass health care system uses AI to help speed things up

⭐ 3 Bold Predictions Shaping the Future of Networking

💼 Top Job Postings and Job Seekers in Greater Boston

📈 Boston organizations looking for Financial Audits of MassHealth Program Service Providers, Qualified Consultants to Support ForHealth Consulting Strategic Initiatives, Enterprise Resource and Portfolio Management Tool, Construction Site Preparation Work, and more

✅ Tough Tech Week, The Ignition Pass, EforAll’s free Business Accelerator Program, and New Grant Programs

🔎 What are the best companies to work for in Boston, MA?

📅 Register for Greater Boston networking events

👨‍💻 And much more!

First time reading? Sign up here

COMMUNITY

🍇 The Boston Grapevine

The Business Buzz around Greater Boston, MA

• Cambridge hits businesses with 22% tax hike amid property value decline (Read)

• Can’t find a doctor? Massachusetts health care system uses AI to help speed things up (Read)

• Boston-area biz leaders urge Congress to save research funds (Read)

• Nexamp secures $330M to build 20 solar projects (Read)

• Federal small-business program remains in the lurch amid showdown between senators Markey and Ernst (Read)

• Hologic to go private in up to $18.3 billion deal backed by Blackstone, TPG (Read)

• AI music startup Suno in talks to raise $100M in funding at $2 billion valuation (Read)

• $20 Million Gift Fuels Clark University’s Transformation Plan for a Strong Future (Read)

• Obesity Medicine Leader knownwell Raises $25 Million in Strategic-Led Financing (Read)

• Gradiant Secures $50 Million Credit Facility from HSBC, Exceeding $100 Million in Total Financing Capacity (Read)

STRATEGY

⭐ Deep Dive

3 Bold Predictions Shaping the Future of Networking

What will be the next big shift in how we connect? Three experts share their perspectives on why professional networking won’t look the same in the years ahead.

Predicting how networking will evolve isn’t easy, but the past gives us clues for those who pay attention.

Today, we’ll explore some expert predictions on the evolution of professional networking. What’s clear is that emerging networking trends will balance tech innovation with personal connection.

The question is … how exactly will that play out?

Three experts share their predictions ...

Read the Full Story >>

CAREERS

💼 Boston at Work

Workplace Highlights in Boston, MA

The labor market in Boston and the wider New England region is showing signs of cooling: payroll employment growth in the region is slowing markedly, with year-over-year growth around just 0.3 % in recent months. At the same time, companies in Massachusetts are exercising more caution in hiring—job openings have declined and fewer workers are quitting roles, suggesting that both employers and workers are taking a more cautious stance.

🔥 TOP JOB POSTINGS

• Staff Partner Development Manager at Intuit
  💵 $131K–$194K/yr. | 📍 Boston, MA (Apply)

• Senior Director, Business Development at KBI Biopharma
  💵 $184K-$257K/yr. | 📍 Boston, MA (Apply)

• Senior Director - Healthcare & Life Sciences/ Pharma & Biotech at Simon-Kucher
  💵 $240K–$285K/yr. | 📍 Boston, MA (Apply)

👀 TOP JOB SEEKERS

• Zahra Al Quraish, Manager, Moon Light Center

  👉 Looking for new opportunities |📍 Boston, MA (Profile)

• Pragya Prashar, Software Engineer, Software Engineer Intern

  👉 Seeking full-time opportunities starting immediately |📍 Boston, MA (Profile)

• Saranya Mahendiran, Business Analyst, Data

  👉Actively seeking an analyst role |📍 Boston, MA (Profile)

SALES

📈 Boston Leads

Who's Buying in Boston Right Now?

• Financial Audits of MassHealth Program Service Providers (Link)

• Qualified Consultants to Support ForHealth Consulting Strategic Initiatives needed at University of Massachusetts (Link)

• Enterprise Resource and Portfolio Management Tool need at UMass (Link)

• Force Protection Counter-small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-sUAS) at HANSCOM AFB, MA 01731 (Link)

• Commissioning Services South Division Fire Station in Worcester, MA (Link)

• Morgan Road Pavilion Bathroom Addition (Link)

• The Boston Public Schools need Construction Site Preparation Work (Link)

• Supply & Deliver Forestry Bucket Trucks needed at City of Newton (Link)

SUPPORT

✅ Boston Resources

Helpful Tools & Positive Developments in Boston, MA

• Tough Tech Week (October 27–31, 2025) is a celebration of transformational science and engineering—and the people bringing it to the world. (More)

• A Residency Grant for Early-Stage Tough Tech Startups. The Engine is proud to partner with Shell to launch a unique opportunity for early-stage Tough Tech startups: The Ignition Pass. Applications are due October 31. (More)

• Turn Your Dream Into a Business! Apply to EforAll’s free Business Accelerator Program today and get the tools, training and support you need to succeed. Our Next Business Accelerator is starting on 01/06/2026. Applications due by 11/06/2025. (More)

• Healey-Driscoll Administration Launches New Grant Programs to Support Local Infrastructure Projects (More)

• Boston-area biz leaders urge Congress to save research funds (More)

KNOWLEDGE

🔎 Boston Insights

AI-Powered Business Tips & Trends for Boston Professionals

What are the best companies to work for in Boston, MA?

1. Bain & Company

2. Boston Consulting Group

3. Vertex Pharmaceuticals

4. Curriculum Associates

5. SmartBear

More >>

NETWORKING

📅 Boston Events

Top Business Networking Events in Greater Boston

🤝 10/22 AI & Tech Networking Boston Event | Business Networking (Register)

🤝 10/22 Investor Connect: Pitch & Network Night Boston Event | Business Networking (Register)

🤝 10/27 Bubbly & Business Social Networking Event | Business Networking (Register)

🤝 10/27 Entrepreneur Networking Boston Event | Business Networking (Register)

🤝 10/29 Boston Business Networking Event | Business Networking (Register)

🤝 10/31 Boston Speed Networking | NetworkNite | Business Professionals Event | Business Networking (Register)

🤝 11/04 Boston’s Biggest Business, Tech & Entrepreneur Networking Soiree Event | Business Networking (Register)

🤝 11/07 Boston Healthcare, Pharma & Business Networking Event | Business Networking (Register)

🤝 11/14 Boston Tech & Finance Networking Event | Business Networking (Register)

🤝= In Person, 💻 = Virtual

Thank you for being part of our Greater Boston business community!

Have a great rest of the week!

- Mike

👀 WHERE TO FIND ME

• Substack: https://www.thestrategicnetworker.com/

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-marcellus/

👋 Good morning, Boston! Welcome to The Boston Networker, a local newsletter for 41,000 professionals in the Greater Boston business community.

In today’s issue:

👍Students pair high schoolers, small businesses in competition for real results

⭐ Why Netwinars Beat Webinars Every Time

💼 Top Job Postings and Job Seekers in Greater Boston

📈 Boston organizations looking for Temporary Staffing Support, Fixed Base Weather Observation System, Boston Common Beer Garden, and more

✅ $900K in food insecurity grants helps local restaurants to feed the hungry

🔎 Who are considered the top business networkers in Boston?

📅 Register for Greater Boston networking events

👨‍💻 And much more!

First time reading? Sign up here

COMMUNITY

🍇 The Boston Grapevine

The Business Buzz around Greater Boston, MA

• Students pair high schoolers, small businesses in competition for real results (Read)

• Mass. biotech company gets $59M investment led by Winklevoss twins (Read)

• Bruins reach $3 billion in estimated value. Here’s where they rank (Read)

• Matt Damon, Chef Ming Tsai Raise Money In Boston For Families Facing Cancer (Read)

• How to Win Friends and Lose Millions: The Aaron Sells Story (Read)

• Fired Market Basket CEO Arthur T. Demoulas is fighting for his job back — in court (Read)

• Boston’s Open for Business (Read)

• Bain Capital closes 14th private equity fund at $14B (Read)

STRATEGY

⭐ Deep Dive

Why Netwinars Beat Webinars Every Time

Professionals are ditching standard Zoom calls and virtual networking events for netwinars that spark collective learning, deeper engagement, and meaningful relationships.

Forget webinars, netwinars are the new virtual networking powerhouse.

Just think about it …

How many times have you attended a webinar that turned into one long sales pitch?

Or finished a session without connecting with a single person?

While no one can predict the future of networking, one thing is certain …

It won’t look anything like it does today…

Read the Full Story >>

CAREERS

💼 Boston at Work

Workplace Highlights in Boston, MA

The Greater Boston job market is showing a mixed picture: total nonfarm employment in the Boston-Cambridge area is essentially flat over the past year (2,794,300 in June 2025 vs. 2,796,500 a year earlier), and statewide job growth has also remained weak, with the Massachusetts unemployment rate rising to about 4.8 percent in mid-2025. Meanwhile, the state still had a relatively high number of job openings (183,000 in June, a 4.7 percent rate), suggesting demand in certain sectors even amid broader slowdown, but key industries like biotech are facing headwinds with layoffs and funding cuts.

🔥 TOP JOB POSTINGS

• Client Liaison/Business Development at The Assurance Group
  💵 $150K–$200K/yr. | 📍 Boston, MA (Apply)

• Business Development Director at H2O Innovation
  💵 $140K-$180K/yr. | 📍 Boston, MA (Apply)

• Sr. Business Development Lead, Amazon Shipping at Amazon.com
  💵 $133K–$220K/yr. | 📍 Boston, MA (Apply)

👀 TOP JOB SEEKERS

• Kelsey Boch, Music Drives Us Coordinator

  👉 Looking for new Opportunities |📍 Boston, MA (Profile)

• Aman Gandhi, Coop, Research Assistant

  👉 Looking for a new opportunity |📍 Boston, MA (Profile)

• Maria Vallenilla, Accountant, Accounts Payable Assistant

  👉 looking for the next opportunity |📍 Boston, MA (Profile)

SALES

📈 Boston Leads

Who's Buying in Boston Right Now?

• Draper Justification for Additional Scope Requirement (Link)

• Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority needs Traffic Signal Upgrades (Link)

• Fixed Base Weather Observation System (FBWOS) Program (Link)

• Boston Common Beer Garden RFP 2026 (Link)

• Temporary Staffing Support (Link)

• Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (Link)

SUPPORT

✅ Boston Resources

Helpful Tools & Positive Developments in Boston, MA

• $900K in food insecurity grants helps local restaurants to feed the hungry (Read)

• Monson Savings Bank donated $2,000 | BusinessMonday ETC: Oct. 6, 2025 (Read)

• Mayor Michelle Wu Announces Six Recipients of the 2025 Community Clean Air Grant (More)

• Economic Development And Industrial Corporation Of Boston D/B/A Boston Planning And Development Agency Board Of Directors Meeting (More)

KNOWLEDGE

🔎 Boston Insights

AI-Powered Business Tips & Trends for Boston Professionals

Who are considered the top business networkers in Greater Boston, MA?

1. Colette Phillips – Founder & CEO at Get Konnected!

2. Larry Weber – Founder & CEO at Racepoint Global

3. Jeff Bussgang – General Partner at Flybridge Capital Partners

4. Gloria Cordes Larson – Former President at Bentley University

5. John Fish – Chairman & CEO at Suffolk Construction

More >>

NETWORKING

📅 Boston Events

Top Business Networking Events in Greater Boston

🤝 10/10 Boston Tech & Finance Networking Event | Business Networking (Register)

🤝 10/15 Speed Networking with The Foundry Event | Business Networking (Register)

🤝 10/15 Norwood Morning Networking Event | Business Networking (Register)

🤝 10/15 Boston Compliance Network Meetup! Event | Business Networking (Register)

🤝 10/16 How I Use A.I & ChatGPT to Build a Digital Income Event | Business Networking (Register)

🤝 10/16 Boston Lawyer Networking Event | Business Networking (Register)

🤝 10/17 Woburn Business Networking Event | Business Networking (Register)

🤝 10/22 Boston Networking & Social Event w/ Mass Professional Networking | Business Networking (Register)

🤝= In Person, 💻 = Virtual

Thank you for being part of our Greater Boston business community!

Have a great rest of the week!

- Mike

👀 WHERE TO FIND ME

• Substack: https://www.thestrategicnetworker.com/

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-marcellus/

• X: https://twitter.com/TipclubInc

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tipclub

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tipclub.inc/

👋 Good morning, Boston! Welcome to The Boston Networker, a local newsletter for 41,000 professionals in the Greater Boston business community.

In today’s issue:

💲The 10 wealthiest ZIP codes in Massachusetts can be found in one area

⭐ The Cost of Undervaluing A Community

💼 Top Job Postings and Job Seekers in Greater Boston

📈 Boston organizations looking for Flexible Spending Services, OSHA 30-Hour Construction Training, Relocation of nine (9) City of Boston offices, CCTV Security Camera System, Virtual Training, and more

✅ New grant program helps Boston business owners level up

🔎 What are examples of successful niche businesses in Greater Boston?

📅 Register for Greater Boston networking events

👨‍💻 And much more!

First time reading? Sign up here

COMMUNITY

🍇 The Boston Grapevine

The Business Buzz around Greater Boston, MA

• The 10 wealthiest ZIP codes in Massachusetts can be found in one area (Read)

• Popular Toy Company Making Move To Boston (Read)

• Mass. biotech industry shrinks amid headwinds, Trump cuts (Read)

• Most expensive colleges in Mass. cross $100K per year threshold (Read)

• Boston Builders Are Busy Amid Housing Shortage, New Report Finds (Read)

STRATEGY

⭐ Deep Dive

The Cost of Undervaluing A Community

To attract new members, I made a pricing mistake that nearly killed the community I worked so hard to build. I undervalued my community and paid the price.

Before the pandemic, I created a space where people could truly connect.

I built a community that united people and fostered meaningful connections.

The community sparked thousands of sales leads, genuine connections, and personal referrals.

It thrived because members didn’t just participate and connect; they valued it deeply and poured their knowledge and energy back into it…

Read the Full Story >>

CAREERS

💼 Boston at Work

Workplace Highlights in Boston, MA

Hasbro has announced it will relocate its corporate headquarters from Pawtucket, Rhode Island, to Boston’s Seaport District—occupying 265,000 square feet and planning to bring at least 700 full-time roles by the end of next year, a major boost to hiring in the area. Meanwhile, artificial intelligence is increasingly shaping local hiring practices, with employers using AI to source and even interview candidates, while job seekers turn to AI tools for crafting cover letters and preparing for interviews.

🔥 TOP JOB POSTINGS

• Business Development Manager at Circle
  💵 $145K–193K/yr. | 📍 Boston, MA (Apply)

• Services Sales Executive at Workday
  💵 $119K-178K/yr. | 📍 Boston, MA (Apply)

• Sales Representative - Specialty Medical Products at Cardinal Health
  💵 $140K–169K/yr. | 📍 Boston, MA (Apply)

👀 TOP JOB SEEKERS

• Jui Shah, Client-Server Network Architecture

  👉 Actively Looking For Full-Time Opportunity In Telecom/Networking |📍 Boston, MA (Profile)

• Artur Sochivko, Sr. Director, Assistant Controller

  👉 Looking for a new opportunity |📍 Boston, MA (Profile)

• Elise Kerrigan, Head of Talent, Recruiting Coordinator

  👉 looking for the next opportunity |📍 Boston, MA (Profile)

SALES

📈 Boston Leads

Who's Buying in Boston Right Now?

• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Training Needed by the City of Boston (Link)

• Flexible Spending Services for the City of Cambridge (Link)

• Help needed for relocation of nine (9) City of Boston offices located at four locations to 26 Court Street, Boston (Link)

• CCTV Security Camera System needed in Cape Cod (Link)

• Avaya On-Line Team Virtual Training needed in Middlesex County, Massachusetts (Link)

• BPHC needs Enterprise Resource Planning Modernization – Software Implementation (Link)

SUPPORT

✅ Boston Resources

Helpful Tools & Positive Developments in Boston, MA

• New grant program helps business owners level up (More)

• The Builder Coalition Now Accepting Registrations for 2025 Capital Investors Summit in Boston on September 24, 2025 (More)

• Planning Advisory Council Launches Progress Report: East Boston (More)

KNOWLEDGE

🔎 Boston Insights

AI-Powered Business Tips & Trends for Boston Professionals

What are examples of successful niche businesses in Greater Boston?

1. Million Year Picnic – Specialty Comic Store (Cambridge)

2. Custom Watch Retailer – Vintage & High-End Timepieces (Back Bay)

3. Taza Chocolate & Tortilleria La Niña – Artisanal Food Producers

4. City Fresh Foods – Community-Focused Meal Delivery (Roxbury & Dorchester)

5. Imperial Promotions – Custom-Branded Merchandise (West Roxbury)

6. Boloco – Inspired Burritos & Wraps (Boston Area)

7. The Mobile Locker Co. – Mobile Event Storage (Weymouth)

8. Display Pros – Portable Trade Show Booths (Plymouth)

9. The Garment District – Clothing by the Pound (Cambridge)

10. Hopster’s Brew & Boards – DIY Brewery Experience (Newton)

More >>

NETWORKING

📅 Boston Events

Top Business Networking Events in Greater Boston

🤝 9/11 Wellesley Business Networking Event | Business Networking (Register)

🤝 9/19 Wakefield Business Networking Event | Business Networking (Register)

🤝 9/24 Boston Seaport Business Networking Event | Business Networking (Register)

🤝 10/14 Southborough Business Networking Event | Business Networking (Register)

🤝= In Person, 💻 = Virtual

Thank you for being part of our Greater Boston business community!

Have a great rest of the week!

- Mike

👀 WHERE TO FIND ME

• Substack: https://www.thestrategicnetworker.com/

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-marcellus/

• X: https://twitter.com/TipclubInc

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tipclub

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tipclub.inc/

👋 Good afternoon, Boston! Welcome to The Boston Networker, the local newsletter that connects 40,000+ professionals to what matters most in the Greater Boston business community.

In today’s issue:

👍 $6.1B Celtics deal emblematic of new era of sports team valuations

📝 Number of Mass. companies on Inc. 5000 list hits new low

⭐ Wait... What Do You Do Again?

💼 Top Job Postings and Job Seekers in Boston

📈 Boston organizations looking for Shredding Services, CCTV Security Camera System, Virtual Training, and more

📅 Register for upcoming Greater Boston networking events

👨‍💻 And much more!

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COMMUNITY

🍇 The Boston Grapevine

The Business Buzz around Greater Boston, MA

• Developer breaks ground for more East Boston housing (Read)

• Mega-landlord settles with DOJ for Mass. price fixing claims (Read)

• $6.1B Celtics deal emblematic of new era of sports team valuations (Read)

• Number of Mass. companies on Inc. 5000 list hits new low (Read)

• Should Massachusetts state workers be able to work from home? (Read)

STRATEGY

⭐ Deep Dive

Wait... What Do You Do Again?

Few aspiring professionals or fledgling entrepreneurs can clearly define what they do and how they are different in one sentence. Here’s how to master it and why it matters.

There I was, at a business event in Rochester, NY, seated right next to billionaire Tom Golisano, the founder of Paychex and one of the world’s most successful business leaders.

A man who had invested millions into local startups and small businesses.

Since we were both from Rochester, I expected an instant connection.

But it never came.

I froze. I didn’t say a word…

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CAREERS

💼 Boston at Work

Workplace Highlights in Boston, MA

The labor market in Massachusetts is showing mixed signs: while July 2025 saw a modest uptick of 2,700 employed individuals—including the self-employed—payroll employment actually dropped by 600 jobs, and it’s taking longer for job seekers to land new positions. At the same time, the Boston metropolitan area added 18,300 non-farm jobs in May, and over the past year, the Boston MSA has gained jobs at a 0.6 % pace—slightly above the statewide figure.

Moreover, as of June, Massachusetts posted approximately 183,000 job openings—a 4.7 % openings rate—with an unemployed-per-opening ratio of 1.0, indicating one available job for each unemployed person.

🔥 TOP JOB POSTINGS

• Business Development Representative at Revive Caring
  💵 $100K–120K/yr. | 📍 Boston, MA (Apply)

• Sales Executive, Focus on Operate BPaaS at Deloitte
  💵 $137K–282K/yr. | 📍 Boston, MA (Apply)

• Head of Worksite Business Development at MassMutual
  💵 $159K–209K/yr. | 📍 Springfield, MA (Apply)

👀 TOP JOB SEEKERS

• Michael Irving, Consulting Corporate Controller/VP Finance/CFO

  👉 Actively looking for a full time Corporate Controller/VP Finance/CFO Role. |📍 Boston, MA (Profile)

• Nisha Kapur, Senior Manager, Strategy and Analytics

  👉 A passionate strategic thinker that’s looking for a new exciting opportunity | 📍 Boston, MA (Profile)

• David McDonald, Aviation Maintenance Technician in the US Marine Corps

  👉 Veteran looking for new opportunities |📍 Boston, MA (Profile)

SALES

📈 Boston Leads

Who's Buying in Boston Right Now?

• Shredding Services needed in Buzzard Bay, MA (Link)

• CCTV Security Camera System needed in Cape Cod (Link)

• Avaya On-Line Team Virtual Training needed in Middlesex County, Massachusetts (Link)

• BPHC needs Enterprise Resource Planning Modernization – Software Implementation (Link)

• Lease of Restaurant Space at Artists' Row (Link)

SUPPORT

✅ Boston Resources

Helpful Tools & Positive Developments in Boston, MA

• ReStore Boston - The City of Boston’s signage and storefront improvement grant program (More)

• BEST Boston 2025 Triples in Size, Triples the Impact (More)

• Mayor Wu Signs Executive Order and Ordinance to Enable Stronger Coordination Between City Departments (More)

• Zoning Commission Approves First Substantial Changes to Boston’s Development Review Process (More)

• Comcast Supports American Small Business Growth, Awarding 500 Grant Packages to Entrepreneurs in Five Regions (More)

KNOWLEDGE

👀 Boston Insights

AI-Powered Business Tips & Trends for Boston Professionals

“What are five quirky business ideas that could work in Boston, MA?”

1. Harbor Seal Scooter Tours 🛴🐾

2. Fenway “Break Room” Escape Game ⚾🔐

3. Revolutionary Reenactment Fitness 🥁🏃

4. MIT & Harvard “Brain Date” Café ☕🧠

5. Chowda Candle Co. 🕯️🍲

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NETWORKING

📅 Boston Events

Top Business & Networking Events in Greater Boston

🤝 8/27 Boston Business Networking Event | Business Networking (Register)

🤝 9/9 Southborough Business Networking Event | Business Networking (Register)

🤝 9/11 Wellesley Business Networking Event | Business Networking (Register)

🤝 9/19 Wakefield Business Networking Event | Business Networking (Register)

🤝= In Person, 💻 = Virtual

Thank you for being part of our Greater Boston business community!

Have a great rest of the week!

- Mike

👀 WHERE TO FIND ME

• Substack: https://www.thestrategicnetworker.com/

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-marcellus/

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👋 Good morning, Boston! Welcome to The Boston Networker, the local newsletter that connects 40,000+ professionals to what matters most in the Greater Boston business community.

In today’s issue:

👍Boston aims to adopt AI and analytics tools for city services

⭐ The Quest for a 90% Open Rate

💼 Top Job Postings and Job Seekers in Boston

📈 Boston organizations looking for Enterprise Resource Planning Modernization, Lease of Restaurant Space, Classroom Remodeling and more

📅 Register for upcoming Greater Boston networking events

👨‍💻 And much more!

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COMMUNITY

🍇 The Boston Grapevine

Business Buzz in Greater Boston, MA

• Boston aims to adopt AI and analytics tools for city services in Bloomberg partnership (Read)

• It's the summer of strikes in Boston as unions embrace work stoppages (Read)

• Massachusetts lawmakers to consider a soccer stadium for the New England Revolution (Read)

• How Trump's feud with Harvard could imperil Massachusetts’ economy (Read)

• Online sports betting boosted Mass. coffers but created few jobs (Read)

STRATEGY

⭐ Deep Dive

My Quest for a 90% Open Rate

For the longest time, I was obsessed with getting high open rates for my newsletters. But do they even matter anymore?

Open rates have long been a foundational metric in email marketing. They were used to measure how many recipients opened an email after it was delivered.

Introduced alongside early email tracking tools, open rates relied on a small, invisible tracking pixel embedded in the email that were triggered when a recipient opened the message and allowed images to load.

Here’s how an open rate is calculated:

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CAREERS

💼 Boston at Work

Top Work and Career Moves in Boston, MA

Boston’s labor market remains stable yet subdued: job creation is modest, unemployment is edging upward, and the legal and service sectors are active amid broader economic uncertainties. However, new investments and training programs, corporate relocations (Lego), and expansion in legal and biotech sectors offer pockets of hope and opportunity though longer‑term pressures from federal policy disruptions remain real.

🔥 TOP JOB POSTINGS

• Business Development Strategist Principal - Remote at Lensa
  💵 $108K–184K/yr. | 📍 Boston, MA (Apply)

• Sales Experience Strategist at Boston Scientific
  💵 $103K–197K/yr. | 📍 Boston, MA (Apply)

• Director, Business Development of Mid-Market at Epsilon
  💵 $130K–150K/yr. | 📍 Boston, MA (Apply)

👀 TOP JOB SEEKERS

• Peter Ferrelli, Senior Executive, Asset Management Business Development

  👉 Expertise in Global Institutional Distribution |📍 Boston, MA (Profile)

• Tonya Rabouin, Manager, Talent Acquisition

  👉 Talent Acquisition Manager with proficiency in staff development |📍 Cambridge, MA (Profile)

• Tim Leclerc - Sales Manager & Business Development Co-op

  👉 Seeking startup opportunities in the Boston area |📍 Boston, MA (Profile)

SALES

📈 Boston Leads

Who's Buying in Boston Right Now?

• BPHC needs Enterprise Resource Planning Modernization – Software Implementation (Link)

• Lease of Restaurant Space at Artists' Row (Link)

• Berry Library Classroom Remodeling needed in Salem, MA (Link)

• Professional Consultant Needed (Link)

• The communications and information squadron has a continuing mission essential requirement for services to lease, maintenance and repair the existing 2-strand, single mode fiber that provides connectivity in Bedford, MA (Link)

SUPPORT

✅ Boston Resources

Helpful Tools & Positive Developments in Boston, MA

• QUBIC Labs Accelerator Program is a 12-week hybrid program. The first 10 weeks are remote, with the last 2 weeks taking place at our office in Quincy, MA. The program ends with an in-person investor brunch and Demo Day in Boston. (More)

• BOOST 6 Accelerator Program is an intensive 8 week program designed to ignite growth and equip pioneering built world startups with the right tools to transform the industry (More)

• Gov. Healey launches $400M research fund amid ‘federal uncertainty' (More)

• Gates Foundation pledges $2.5 billion for women's health research through 2030. These projects, including several in the Boston area, aim to reduce the centuries-old gap in research to treat conditions that primarily affect women. (More)

KNOWLEDGE

👀 Boston Insights

AI-Powered Business Tips & Trends in Greater Boston

“What are the top 5 organizations to use when raising venture capital in Boston, MA?”

1. General Catalyst

2. Polaris Partners

3. Battery Ventures

4. Underscore VC

5. Flybridge Capital Partners

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NETWORKING

📅 Boston Events

Top Business Events Across Greater Boston

💻 8/7 Small Business Networking - Boston | Boston | Virtual / Online Event Only, Boston, MA (Register)

🤝 8/8 Business Professionals Networking | Boston | Speed Networking (Register)

🤝 8/12 Southborough Business Networking Event | Business Networking (Register)

🤝 8/13 Summer Soiree at the Zoo – Network & Connect | Boston (Register)

🤝 8/14 Wellesley Business Networking Event | Business Networking (Register)

🤝 8/15 Wakefield Business Networking Event | Business Networking (Register)

🤝 8/27 Boston Business Networking Event | Business Networking (Register)

🤝= In Person, 💻 = Virtual

Thank you for being part of our Greater Boston business community!

Have a great rest of the week!

- Mike

👀 WHERE TO FIND ME

• Substack: https://www.thestrategicnetworker.com/

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-marcellus/

• X: https://twitter.com/TipclubInc

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tipclub

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tipclub.inc/

👋 Good morning, Boston! Welcome to The Boston Networker, the local newsletter that connects 40,000+ professionals to what matters most in the Greater Boston business community.

In today’s issue:

👍Greater Boston home prices top $1 million for first time

⭐ Human Kind. Be Both.

💼 Top Job Postings and Job Seekers in Boston

📈 Boston organizations looking for remodeling, education & training services, communications/information services, and more…

📌 Register for the upcoming Boston networking events

👨‍💻 And much more!

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COMMUNITY

🍇 The Boston Grapevine

Top Business Headlines in Greater Boston, MA

• Greater Boston home prices top $1 million for first time (Read)

• Logan Airport plans to make itself more Gen Z-friendly (Read)

• Boston's first office‑to‑apartment conversions underway (Read)

• Mass. firm lays off 500 workers after gene therapy setback (Read)

• 5 of America's wealthiest suburbs are in Massachusetts, study finds (Read)

INSIGHTS

⭐ Deep Dive

Human Kind. Be Both.

The secret to real networking? Be kind. Be human. Kindness sparks connection. Humanity builds relationships.

After two decades of helping people connect and build relationships, I’ve discovered that one word captures the true heart of networking and human connection.

Humankind.

One word. Two meanings. Both matter.

In the traditional sense, humankind encompasses every person across time and place, bound together by the common threads of experience, emotion, and the human spirit.

It is the story of all people—past, present, and future—woven together by the shared experience of being human.

But it also reflects a way for people to be “human” and “kind” to others, which are two qualities at the heart of genuine networking and real connections.

In networking, “humankind” becomes a powerful catalyst for opportunity, growth, and lasting success.

Let’s take a closer look …

Read the Full Story >>

CAREERS

💼 Boston at Work

Top Work and Career Moves in Boston, MA

Massachusetts Payroll Jobs Increase for 3rd Consecutive Month While Labor Force Grows Again - More than 14,000 jobs gained since February (More)

🔥 TOP JOB POSTINGS

• Digital Sales Director at Sphere Digital Recruitment
  💵 $100K–170K/yr. | 📍 Boston-based Hybrid (Apply)

• Business Development Manager at Controlled Contamination Services
  💵 $100K–115K/yr. | 📍 Boston, MA (Apply)

• Regional Sales Engineer at WITTENSTEIN North America
  💵 $100K–125K/yr. | 📍 Boston, MA (Apply)

👀 TOP JOB SEEKERS

• Kathryn Henderson - Interim President & CEO

  👉 Mission-driven leader seeking next senior leadership or CEO role |📍 Boston, MA (Profile)

• Andrew Gardner - Freelance Sports Broadcaster

  👉 Seeking Finance Opportunities in the Boston Area |📍 Boston, MA (Profile)

• Tim Leclerc - Sales Manager & Business Development Co-op

  👉 Seeking startup opportunities in the Boston area |📍 Boston, MA (Profile)

SALES

📈 Boston Leads

Who's Buying in Greater Boston Right Now?

• Berry Library Classroom Remodeling needed in Salem, MA (Link)

• The Force Support Squadron has a continuing requirement for Education and Training Services (Link)

• Professional Consultant Needed (Link)

• Furnish & Install HVAC Filters at Various Boston Public Schools (Link)

• The communications and information squadron has a continuing mission essential requirement for services to lease, maintenance and repair the existing 2-strand, single mode fiber that provides connectivity in Bedford, MA (Link)

SUPPORT

✅ Boston Resources

Helpful Tools & Positive Developments in Boston, MA

• The Boston Blueprint: Local Support, Lasting Success (More)

• Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces $6.7 Million to Support Small Business Services Statewide (More)

• Eastern Bank Foundation commits $10 million to English-language training for immigrants (More)

• Best Restaurant Fundraisers for Schools That Bring in the Dough (More)

• Cambridge debuts its own Porchfest, local businesses anticipate boost (More)

MARKETING

📑 Boston List

Hard-to-Find Decision Makers in Boston, MA

WEEKLY SPECIAL: An exclusive Boston Business List of hard-to-find decision makers in Greater Boston that approve projects & seek new sources of business. For a limited time, take $200 off (a 40% discount) this month with the coupon LISTS-JULY-2025

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NETWORKING

📅 Boston Events

Top Business Events in Greater Boston, MA

🤝 7/25 Speed Networking @ Scholars American Bistro | Boston | Speed Networking (Register)

🤝 7/30 Investor Connect: Pitch & Network Night | Boston | Bar Moxy (Register)

💻 8/7 Small Business Networking - Boston | Boston | Virtual / Online Event Only, Boston, MA (Register)

🤝 8/8 Business Professionals Networking | Boston | Speed Networking (Register)

🤝 8/12 Southborough Business Networking Event | Business Networking (Register)

🤝 8/13 Summer Soiree at the Zoo – Network & Connect | Boston (Register)

🤝 8/14 Wellesley Business Networking Event | Business Networking (Register)

🤝 8/15 Wakefield Business Networking Event | Business Networking (Register)

🤝 8/27 Boston Business Networking Event | Business Networking (Register)

🤝= In Person, 💻 = Virtual

Thank you for being part of our Greater Boston business community!

Have a great rest of the week!

- Mike

👀 WHERE TO FIND ME

• Substack: https://www.thestrategicnetworker.com/

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-marcellus/

• X: https://twitter.com/TipclubInc

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tipclub

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tipclub.inc/

👋 Good afternoon, Boston! Mike, here.

Welcome, you’re part of 20,000+ local networkers looking to connect in Greater Boston!

In today’s issue:

👍Want to pay for gas with your E-ZPass? You can at 130 stations across New England

💪 223 Referrals in One Hour. Here’s How.

💼 Top Jobs and Top Job Seekers in Boston

✅ Boston organizations looking for MOBILITY DATA AND ANALYTICS, Networking Devices, Conference Center Consulting Services, Consultants, security cameras, and more…

📌 Register for the upcoming Boston networking events

👨‍💻 And much more!

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COMMUNITY

🍇 The Boston Grapevine

• Want to pay for gas with your E-ZPass? You can at 130 stations across New England (Read)

• Veolia Relocates Boston Headquarters, Expands in Massachusetts (Read)

• Condo building with a Dunkin' proposed for Brighton Center (Read)

• As foreign students reconsider coming to Boston, local businesses prepare for fallout (Read)

• Mass. biotech company lays off over 300 employees after securing buyer (Read)

• Trash Strike Leaves North Shore, Greater Boston Residents Holding Their Bags (Read)

• Boston Calling food vendors say they'll miss out due to 2026 hiatus (Read)

• Mass. budget leaves mental health case worker layoffs in limbo (Read)

• 2 local entrepreneurs win 2025 Boston Public Market competition (Read)

• When does unemployment start to pay? Secondary question - Can you go on MassHealth instead of COBRA while waiting for Unemployment Benefits? (Read)

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INSIGHTS

⭐ Deep Dive

223 Referrals in One Hour. Here’s How.

Discover the secret format for generating over 200 referrals for 28 strangers in just 60 minutes during a virtual networking event.

Last week, I was facilitating a virtual networking event that I wasn’t quite sure how to navigate.

I found myself running a Zoom meeting with nearly thirty total strangers.

Should I spend time highlighting the benefits of strategic networking?

Or let everyone dive right into their sales pitches?

Perhaps the simplest approach is to send them into breakout rooms and let the conversations flow naturally.

I had sixty minutes to deliver meaningful insights, spark networking among participants, and somehow tie it all together to kickstart real relationship-building.

Fortunately, I was well-prepared for the event…

Read More

CAREERS

💼 Boston @ Work

TOP JOBS

• Associate Vice President, Business Development at Focus Partners Wealth in Boston, MA. $200K/yr - $250K/yr. (More)

• Director of Sales, Mid-Market AMER at Klaviyo in Boston, MA. 168K/yr - 252K/yr. (More)

• VP, Business Development Leader of Adobe Platform Sales at MERGE in Boston, MA. $150K/yr to $175L/yr. (More)

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TOP JOB SEEKERS

• Alphonse DePalma, Boston, MA

  An innovative and resourceful leader with extensive experience in all aspects of technical sales, business development, product development, IT security, application development, user experience, and implementations. Looking for work. (More)

• Stephen Richardson, Suffolk County, MA

  Is a high-achieving Account Manager with 10 years of consultative selling experience building beneficial client/synergistic relationships and securing vital opportunities across multiple industries. (More)

• Sreekanth M, Boston, MA

  A dynamic professional and .NET Developer with experience in developing and deploying Web-based and Client/Server applications using Microsoft and open source technologies. (More)

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SALES

📈 Boston Leads

• CITY OF BOSTON NEEDS MOBILITY DATA AND ANALYTICS (Link)

• The South Shore Charter Public is seeking multiple Networking Devices. (Link)

• ABG/SC and AFLCMC/PZI are seeking support for Conference Center Consulting Services in Boston (Link)

• Chelsea Housing Authority seeking experienced consultants for planning, funding, and advisory support (Link)

• SSCPS needs new security cameras in Norwell, MA (Link)

• Hood and Duct Cleaning Services needed in Bedford, Massachusetts (Link)

• City of Cambridge needs Tree Treatment (Link)

• Fiber Optic Expansion Project in Town of Harwich (Link)

• Professional Consultant needed for RESILIENT PORT SOLUTIONS (Link)

• Recommendations for Med Spas in Boston? (Link)

• Interior designer in Boston? (Link)

• Financial consultant needed in Boston for long-term planning (🔒)

• Purchase and installation of computer equipment needed in Wellesley (🔒)

Submit a Lead

SUPPORT

✅ Boston Resources

• Help for Small Businesses in Boston (More)

• Best resources and support for legal Afghan refugees in mass? (More)

• Which MassHealth CarePlus Plan is best? How to choose the best option for yourself? (More)

• 17 small business grants and resources for veterans (More)

MARKETING

📑 Boston List

WEEKLY SPECIAL: A Boston Business List of hard-to-find decision makers in Greater Boston that approve projects & seek new sources of business. For a limited time, take $200 off (a 40% discount) this week with the coupon LISTS-JULY-2025

Learn More

Interested in a more custom list? Just let me know your specifications (Contact)

NETWORKING

🤝 Boston Events

• Southborough Networking Event at Baystate Financial, 134 Turnpike Rd, Suite 300, Southborough, MA 01772 on Tuesday morning, July 8th, 2025, 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM. FREE (More)

• Wellesley Business Networking Event at Baystate Financial, 100 William Street, Suite 300, Wellesley, MA 02481 on Thursday morning, July 17th, 2025, 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM. FREE (More)

• Wakefield Networking Event at Baystate Financial, 301 Edgewater Place, 2nd Floor, Wakefield, MA 01880. Friday morning, July 18th, 2025, 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM. FREE (More)

• Boston Seaside Networking Event at Baystate Financial, 1 Marina Park Dr, 16th Floor, Boston, MA 02210. Wed. morning, June 25th, 2025, 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM. FREE (More)

Know of any Greater Boston networking events? We'd love to hear about them!

Submit an Event

Thank you for being part of our Boston business community!

Have a great rest of the week!

- Mike

👀 WHERE TO FIND ME

• Substack: https://www.thestrategicnetworker.com/

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-marcellus/

• X: https://twitter.com/TipclubInc

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tipclub

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tipclub.inc/