By desiree on July 27, 2010
New England’s largest film festival has returned with another lineup of award winning independent movies, documentaries and shorts. From two young children fending for themselves after their mother’s disappearance to a Boston Globe reporter’s mission to reunite a legendary UK rock band, this film festival is sure to entertain everyone. July 29–August 1 | Roxbury
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Posted in Arts, Boston Life, Film
By desiree on July 27, 2010
Did you know the sewing machine was invented right here in Boston? Well the Museum of Science is looking to acknowledge and highlight recent innovations by inventors in the New England area with their “Invented Here” event. Boston Museum of Science Turns Attention Toward Things “Invented Here” The brains behind the Museum of Science (MoS)are
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Posted in Bio-Technology, Creative Capital, Green Technology, Ideas & Innovation, Life Science, Patent
By desiree on July 22, 2010
Inc Magazine’s annual 30 under 30 highlights pioneering entrepreneurs who are building and innovating some of the most promising companies across America. Kudos to BWP Connector Morgan First and her company The Second Glass for being one of three Boston area companies featured this year! Tyler Balliet and Morgan First, Founders of The Second Glass
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Posted in Entrepreneurship, Ideas & Innovation
By desiree on July 22, 2010
Have a great idea? Pitch it to Bain Capital Ventures during their newly allocated Open Office Hours or online at Bain Capital Ventures Innovation Center where they’ve created an online community for entrepreneurs to connect with resources, advice and capital to successfully launch their start-up. Give Bain a Virtual Pitch You, too, can meet a
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Posted in Entrepreneurship, Ideas & Innovation, Venture
By desiree on July 22, 2010
BostInnovation and Mobile Mondays have joined forces to throw a rockin’ Downtown Crossing Block Party tonight. Listen to live music, enjoy free appetizers and watch enchanting movements from Cirque de Soleil performers (yup: enchanting)…….Oh, and talk tech of course. RSVP Here BostInno and MoMoBoston Team Up to Throw Block Party Downtown on July 22 BostInnovation
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Posted in Mobile Technology, Technology
By Paola on July 19, 2010
Massachusetts recently received a combined total of $15.4 million in federal funding in support of new cancer research and energy saving projects. Mass. gets $8M in breast cancer grants The breast cancer research advocacy organization, Susan G. Komen for the Cure, has awarded about $8 million in research grants to researchers in Mass. The largest
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Posted in Energy, Health, Research & Development
By Paola on July 19, 2010
Xconomy Boston offers new themes to watch around technology, clean energy, and venture funding. Find out which sectors are booming and which sectors are finding new ways to overcome the economic downturn. New Tech Clusters, Energy Boom, and VC Survival: Some Early Themes to Watch Every so often, we like to step back and take
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Posted in Clean Energy, Finance & Investment, Technology, Venture
By Paola on July 15, 2010
Check out the 1,000 greatest places in MA or take a walk on the wild side at this Boldfacers sponsored event at the Franklin Park Zoo. 1,000 — Yes, That Many — Great Places In Mass The great Boston native Benjamin Franklin is credited with saying, “Greatness is all around you.” If a new list
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By Paola on July 15, 2010
Not only is the Bay State a leader in ground-breaking medical research, but it also offers some of the best patient care in the northeast region. In a recent study by the Centers of Medicaid and Medicare Services, Massachusetts hospitals ranked above the national average on the 9 measures of outpatient care. Mass. outpatient care
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By Paola on July 15, 2010
The following Do-It-Yourself inspired start-ups are part of a growing web trend of made-on-demand products. Whether it’s customized dress shirts or one-of-a-kind jewelry, these Boston-based companies provide a unique solution to overproduction and commercial waste. Bespoke on a Budget: DIY & Crowdsourced Clothing Ever find a shirt with the perfect fit, only to discover that
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Posted in Crowd-Sourcing, Design, Entrepreneurship
