The East Boston Chamber of Commerce and the Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) today announced a Night of Networking, at Boston Logan International Airport, on Monday, May 4, from 6:00 to-8:00 p.m., at Dine Boston Bar & Grill, in Terminal E (Departure Level/3rd Level).
«This is a great opportunity for businesses at Logan Airport, including concessionaires, airline managers, car rental managers, and Massport staff to meet and discuss opportunities with Chamber business owners and managers,» said Angelo Vigliotta, Jr., president of the East Boston Chamber. «Networking sessions such as these are especially important to our members given the economic downturn facing our community.»
Like any large business, Massport relies on a wide range of goods and services to operate, and for many years has purchased goods and services from businesses located in East Boston.
Each year Massport makes a significant contribution in lieu of property taxes (PILOT) to the City of Boston. In fiscal year 2009 Massport will contribute $16 million, a 3 percent increase over fiscal year 2008. Along with PILOT payments, the City of Boston also receives nearly $45 million in other fees and surcharges from the Authority. In addition, Massport makes significant PILOT payments to the City of Chelsea and the Town of Winthrop. Further, Massport contributes to youth programs including summer employment and sponsors local charities in communities in close proximity to Massport operations.
This May 4 event is open to Chamber members and will include complimentary appetizers, a cash bar and complimentary parking at Terminal E, Surface Lot #2 (Arrivals Level). Please RSVP by Thursday, April 30 by contacting the Chamber at 617-569-5000 ext. 221 or john@eastbostonchamber.com.
For more information on the East Boston Chamber, visit www.EastBostonChamber.com. For information on the Massachusetts Port Authority, visit www.massport.com.
Boston Logan, 15 minutes from Routes 128/90 and 5 minutes from downtown Boston, serves as the gateway to the New England region and offers nonstop service to 31 international destinations and in 2008 handled 26.1 million passengers. Boston Logan is the Air Line Pilot Association’s Airport of the Year for 2008 because its commitment to safety. Over the past decade, more than $4.4 billion has been spent building new terminals, parking facilities – including a cell phone lot, roadways, airfield improvements and airport concessions, all of which has transformed the airport into a world-class 21st Century facility and the airport of choice for all of New England.
