Events
Mass Innovation Network's Evening of Innovation Award Ceremony
Join Massachusetts Innovation Network at their 38th Annual Evening of Innovation Award Ceremony. The celebratory wrap-up of The 2024 Eddies; Dinner, Networking, and Announcement of the six $10,000 Award Winners. Register now.
M3 Defense Roundtable
Join us for a Defense Roundtable with U.S. Representative Seth Moulton (D-MA 6th District). As a member of the House Armed Services Committee and the Select Committee on Strategic Competition between the U.S. and China, Representative Moulton will offer valuable insights into national defense and strategic issues. This event aims to foster conversation among defense industry professionals to keep defense strong and growing in the region.
Event Schedule:
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM: Networking, Workforce Resources Expo, and Innovation Campus Tours. Participants will have the opportunity to network, explore the Northeastern Innovation Campus, and connect with workforce resources vital to the defense sector.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM: Roundtable Discussion; Representative Moulton will lead an engaging discussion on essential defense topics, exploring the intersection of technology, innovation, and policy.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Follow-up Discussions and Workforce Resources Expo;
Participants are invited to continue networking, explore workforce resources, and engage in follow-up discussions.
This event offers a unique opportunity to connect with influential leaders, explore cutting-edge innovations, and engage with vital workforce resources.
Thank you to Donovan Strategies for sponsoring this event & Northeastern University for hosting.
M3 What's Happening on Beacon Hill
Join us for the Middlesex 3 Legislative Leadership Meeting, "What's Happening on Beacon Hill," on Thursday, November 7, 2024. We will explore recent legislative initiatives and their impacts on the economic, educational, and housing sectors in the Middlesex 3 region. This insightful session will feature a distinguished panel of speakers and provide an excellent opportunity for businesses, policymakers, and community leaders to connect, discuss pressing regional issues, and gain valuable insights into the latest developments from Beacon Hill.
The agenda is as follows:
9:30 – 10:00 AM: Networking
10:00 – 11:00 AM: The meeting will begin with welcoming remarks and updates from Kristen Las, Westford Town Manager, and Israel Lopez, Managing Director of Development for The Gutierrez Company.
The program will include:
Discussions on policy changes and legislative initiatives to:
Improve Economic Development in the Region
Increase Housing Opportunities and Funding Sources
Expand Access to Higher Education & Workforce Development Programs
Support for Municipalities through Planning and Resources
Featured Panelists:
James Arciero, State Representative for Massachusetts State Legislature
Eric Shupin, Chief of Policy for the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC)
Phil Sisson, President of Middlesex Community College
Brian Dempsey, President of Dempsey Associates
Series Moderator:
April Anderson, Principal of Anderson Strategic Advisors LLC
Thank you to The Gutierrez Company for hosting this event!
Member Registration | $60 Non-Member Registration
Looking to showcase your business? Reserve a networking table to connect with attendees and promote your company at the event.
Tables are available to members for $100 and to non-members for $500. The fee for non-members can be credited toward a new Middlesex 3 Coalition membership.
Tables are limited, so secure yours today! For more information, reach out to Stephanie Cronin.
M3 Security in the Cloud and on the Ground
Join us for an engaging discussion on the latest in security technology, emerging trends, and industry challenges. Discover expert insights and thought-provoking perspectives, with the keynote speaker and panel details to be announced as the event approaches. Register now!
M3 Lunch & Learn: Decrease Your Carbon Footprint & Increase Your ROI
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For the meeting presentation, click here.
"Decrease Your Carbon Footprint & Increase Your ROI," a session focused on transforming your facilities into profitable assets. Alan Rogers, Director of Sustainability and Energy Services at John Turner Consulting, will lead the discussion.
This event covered:
- Identify energy efficiency projects with high returns on investment
- Build a detailed scope of work for these projects
- Quantify the return on investment for energy efficiency initiatives
- Maximize the financial benefits of your investments
With nearly 20 years in the energy services industry, Alan has overseen national energy retrofit programs for over 2,500 projects, saving clients millions in utility costs while reducing carbon footprints. His expertise spans various facility types, including commercial, industrial, retail, food retail, manufacturing, and logistics, with a focus on LED, refrigeration, controls, ECM, VFD, and refrigerator case door retrofits.
Special thanks to John Turner Consulting for sponsoring the event and providing lunch!
Mass Innovation Network's Eddies Innovation Showcase
Join Massachusetts Innovation Network to see their 2024 Eddies Finalists in action; live pitches and mini-exhibits introducing a slew of amazing innovations and avant-garde problem solutions. Register now.
The Green Expo
Showcase your innovative green solutions at the Green Expo, part of the NEREJ/M3 Cleantech Summit. Exhibiting here allows you to highlight your sustainable products and services while engaging directly with environmentally-conscious attendees eager to support eco-friendly solutions. Green Expo exhibitors will stand out with a green table placard among other exhibitors. The NEREJ Summit brings together industry leaders and potential clients in real estate, design, construction, and project management. A Green Expo booth positions your company as a leader in the green economy, offering an unparalleled opportunity to gain visibility and recognition for your contributions to a sustainable future.
Speed Networking
Join us in partnership with Massachusetts Innovation Network and the Woburn Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, August 22nd at 9:00 AM for an opportunity to mix and mingle, create new connections, and explore collaboration possibilities. It is meant to be a casual way to meet a bunch of people quickly.
M3 What's Happening in Lexington
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Find the event presentations from Lexington, Minuteman Technical Institute, and Trammel Crow Company here.
Thank you to our Speakers:
Jim Malloy, Town Manager, Town of Lexington
Sandhya Iyer, Economic Development Director, Town of Lexington
Abby McCabe, Planning Director, Town of Lexington
Maggie Peard, Sustainability & Resilience Officer, Town of Lexington
Jay Abdella, Sr ED Coordinator, Town of Lexington
Sam Schaefer, Principal, Business Unit Leader for Trammell Crow Company
Nancy Palladino, Executive Director for Minuteman Technical Institute
Additional Meeting Resources:
250th Anniversary (April 2025) - Mark Your Calendars!
Minuteman Technical Institute Workforce Development Programs
Thank you to Katie Enright at Howard Stein Hudson for moderating this conversation.
And special thanks to ahp Architects and Enterprise Bank for sponsoring this event.
M3 Update Meeting
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Find the event presentations here.
Thank you to our Speakers:
Elton Prifti, Director of Engineering, Distribution Asset Management at National Grid
Suketu Shah, Principal Engineer, Distribution/Sub-T Planning and Asset Management at National Grid
Peter Bowman, Community Relations and Economic Development Specialist at Eversource
Miles Lang-Kennedy, Senior Project Manager, Transmission Project Services at Eversource
Daniel Sancomb, Senior Commercial Energy Efficiency Representative atNational Grid
Jennifer Flanders, Account Manager, Property Development at National Grid
Stan Usovicz, External Affairs at Verizon
Melissa Lavinson, Executive Director at Office of Energy Transformation
A special thanks to Lantheus and Ira Goldman, Vice President, Global Public Policy and Government Relations at Latheus for hosting this meeting.
Additional National Grid Contact Information:
Account Manager – Property Development – Jennifer Flanders, jennifer.flanders@nationalgrid.com
Energy Efficiency Programs – Daniel Sancomb, Daniel.Sancomb@nationalgrid.com
Electric Vehicle Programs – Ryan Bradley, ryan.bradley@nationalgrid.com
M3 Legislative Roundtable
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Resources from the meeting:
Thank you to our speakers:
Ashley Stolba, Undersecretary at the Executive Office of Economic Development
Tom Arsenault, Regional Director for the Office of Congressman Seth Moulton
Liam Morehead, Transportation Policy Advisor for the Office of Congressman Seth Moulton
Eric Salerno, Housing and Economic Development Director for The Town of Bedford, MA
Thank you to April Anderson, Principal of Anderson Strategic Advisors LLC for moderating this event!
UML Women's Leadership Conference - Regional Event
*Regional Event*
The 2024 UMass Lowell Women’s Leadership Conference is an in-person event that will offer informative programming, inspiring speakers, and numerous networking opportunities. We are excited to announce that this year's event will be held in a new location, the Tsongas Center at UMass Lowell.
Axis Experience Center Ribbon Cutting - Regional Event
*Regional Event*
Axis Communications is excited to unveil their new Axis Experience Center in Chelmsford! Join them for an evening of celebration with savory bites, specialty drinks, and fun entertainment!
MassHire Regional Convening
*Regional Event*
Please join the Greater Lowell Workforce Board & the Department of Elementary & Secondary Education, for a virtual Regional Convening. This event will highlight:
· Data Analysis
· Overview of events 2023-24 School Year
· Student & business feedback videos
· Goals FY 2024-25
We encourage you to join this virtual meeting to help better understand their program as your feedback and attendance are fundamental to their school community partnerships and regional student career success.
M3 Business Leaders Roundtable - Leveraging Generative AI
Join us for insights on navigating the transformative power of generative AI while advocating for responsible deployment strategies that address both the promise and the pitfalls of these emerging technologies.
Register Now
Real Estate Leadership Event: Creative Housing Solutions
Join the discussion on creative housing solutions, trends, opportunities, projects, environmental challenges, financing, etc.
AFCS Hiring Event - Regional Event
*Regional Event*
The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) will host an in-person recruitment and hiring event targeting over 130 civilian job openings at Hanscom Air Force Base on May 23, 2024. The official Hanscom Air Force Base Civilian Hiring Event Flyer is attached for your dissemination use.
M3 Green Working Group Meeting
Ready to make a difference? It's time to roll up our sleeves and get to work!
Join the M3 Green Working Group and be part of the movement to enhance your company's green initiatives. Together, let's pave the way for a more sustainable future in the M3 region.
Member Free | Non-Members $50
M3 Speed Networking: Coffee & Connections
Join Middlesex 3 in partnership with Massachusetts Innovation Network and the Greater Lowell Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, May 9th (from 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM) for an opportunity to mix and mingle, create new connections, and explore collaboration possibilities. It is meant to be a casual way to meet a bunch of people quickly.
Members Free | Non-Members $25
Money Mastery for Women in Business - Regional Event
*Regional Event*
In a collaborative effort to empower women entrepreneurs, Tomo360, EforAll Merrimack Valley and the UMass Lowell Innovation Hub invite you to join us on May 7th, 2024 for the Money Mastery for Women in Business mini-conference.
M3 Green Meeting
Join us online Friday, April 26th for a collaborative discussion on green best practices and resources. Let’s make connections while working to build a sustainable future!
M3 Real Estate Leadership Series: The Future of Office Space
The Future of Office Space
Join the discussion on the future of office space including topics on emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities in office development, design, financing, and more.
The agenda is as follows:
9:30 – 10:00 AM: Networking
10:00 – 11:00 AM: M3 Real Estate Leadership Meeting
Thank you to ahp Architects, Inc. and Cummings Properties LLC for sponsoring this event!
Free to Members | $50 Non-Members
M3 Resources in the Region Virtual Meeting
The event presentation and recording can be found below:
Thank you to our speakers:
UMass Lowell – Housing Resources
To learn more contact Lauren_rojas@uml.edu or 978-934-3855
Northeastern University – Innovation in the Region
Mass Innovation Network – Innovation Resources
The Furniture Trust – Sustainable Solutions for Companies
Copy-Pro – Office Productivity Resources
Tomo360 – Maximize Your Marketing Results and Workforce Training Resources
Workforce Training Fund Program
If anyone is interested in learning more about the program, please email Megan Stone, at megan@tomo360.com or Susu Wong at susu@tomo360.com.
Middlesex Community College – Training and Workforce Resources
Integrated Benefits Group – Employee Benefits
Forge – Manufacturing Innovation
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NMCOG At Home in Greater Lowell Kickoff Summit
Join the Northern Middlesex Council of Governments (NMCOG) on March 12 at 1:00 pm for the At Home in Greater Lowell kickoff summit!
At Home in Greater Lowell is a year-long planning process in which people who live or work in the Greater Lowell region, including elected and appointed officials and staff in local, state, and federal government will come together to develop solutions for our region’s most pressing housing challenges.
Creating Housing Opportunities in the M3 Region (RE Series
Collaborative and Innovative Solutions.
Join the discussion on creating successful multifamily housing developments through innovative approaches, including costs, materials, financing, reuse opportunities, community involvement, regulations, etc.
The agenda is as follows:
9:30 – 10:00 AM: Networking
10:00 – 11:00 AM: M3 Real Estate Leadership Meeting
The program will include:
Welcome to Lowell Five by Jay Stephens, President
Moderator Demetrius Spaneas, President at Land and Sea Real Estate
With speakers:
Derrick Seitz, Project Executive at Windover Construction
Melissa Robbins, Attorney at Farrell & Robbins, P.C.
Imelda Barnhurst, Vice President at Gienapp Architects
Trevor Bloom, Executive VP of Commercial Lending at Lowell Five
Kelly Lynema, Deputy Director at the Northern Middlesex Council of Governments
Thank you to Lowell Five for sponsoring this event!
Axis Communications: Bio Life Sciences Summit
As R&D investment reaches record levels in the pharmaceutical and chemical industries, threats from hackers and industrial spies continue to grow. Axis provides surveillance solutions that safeguard your physical assets and property, and we are dedicated to hardening these solutions with the highest levels of cybersecurity. Join Axis Communication at this thought leadership event to gain insight from industry peers on securing valuable assets, improving processes and productivity, and protecting your people.
What’s Happening in Bedford?
Join Middlesex 3 on Thursday, February 8th to find out What’s Happening in the Town of Bedford, Massachusetts.
This meeting will include short presentations and casual discussions on:
Housing Updates (MBTA Zoning)
Economic Development Updates (new business development)
Real Estate Improvements in Bedford
Virtual Workforce Resources Meet & Greet
Date: January 26, 2024
Time: 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Where: Zoom (Virtual)
Join us on Friday, January 26th (from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM) to connect with numerous workforce resources and hear about their 2024 programs to help your business grow.
CleanTech Innovation
Join us to learn about some of the developments in clean tech emerging from the Middlesex 3 region