Greenhorn Weekly Countdown: August 7 - 13

 The Boston Startup Scene chugs along as summer slowly winds down. After a quiet start, August is in full swing, with over 28 networking events and office hours scheduled. Enjoy your last beach barbeques and get out to some awesome events!

/// Monday, August 8
 

Mass Appeal: Life Beyond the Job

Description: You're invited to attend this FREE event exploring how arts and entertainment impact whether or not people choose to live in Massachusetts.
Time: 4:00 pm  - 5:30 pm
Place: The Institute of Contemporary Art - 100 Northern Avenue - Boston, MA

Gemvara Loft - Grand Opening

Description:  Friends, Family, Gemvara's extended family including those we know, those we would like to get to know and anyone who would like to get to know us. Why: Because we are so excited to be in Boston.
Time: 5:00pm to 8:30pm
Place:  Gemvara Loft - One Financial Center - 8th Floor - Boston, MA 0211
 


/// Tuesday, August 9

Design for Startups

Description: Regardless of what stage your startup is at, design is a critical element to the look and feel of your company. Building a brand's visual identity is often challenging, resource heavy and can either make or break your product.  But how do you know where to start? What looks good? Or what can help and hurt conversions? 
Time: 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Place: MassChallenge One Marina Park Drive Boston, MA



/// Wednesday, August 10

August Mass Innovation Nights (Foodie edition)

Description: Our annual Mass Innovation Nights "Foodie" edition is back -- and bigger, and better than ever!  More details coming soon but don't miss this one!  Last year's event was packed and so much fun!  All the innovation relates to food, and, OK, there are a "few" goodies to be had.  It's always free and always fun!
Time: 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Place: 404 Wyman Street Waltham, MA
 

Boston PHP Job fair

Description: Are you a web developer, web designer, or specialist looking for a job? Maybe even a little part time project off to the side? Or perhaps you a company and have positions you are looking to hire? Maybe you need help on a side project and willing to pay someone to help? Join us for a Boston PHP job fair.

We will pair up the folks looking for work with the people looking to hire.
Time: 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Place: Microsoft N.E.R.D. Center - One Memorial Drive - Cambridge, MA 02142

 


MITX 100 Beers Party
 

Description: Boston is world-renowned for its innovation, and that means it's full of innovative people (like you!). And, because of people like you, we created FutureM to showcase Boston as the hub of modern marketing and innovation. We will continue to grow, prosper, and make other cities jealous if we work together as a community; and that means supporting each other... and drinking beer together?.

Time: 7:00pm to 10:00pm
Place:  The Foundation Room at the House of Blues - 15 Lansdowne St - Boston, MA

 


/// Thursday, August 11
 

Venture Cafe alpha in session

Description: Currently, in session every Thursday from 3-8pm, the Venture Café alpha is an invitational prototype, with an open invitation extended to the entrepreneurial, innovative and creative communities around Greater Boston.  Drop in to chat about what you’re working on and enjoy community events in a warm and welcoming atmosphere!
Time: 3:00 - 8:00 pm
Place: Venture Cafe @ CIC (Cambridge Innovation Center), One Broadway, 4th floor, Cambridge, MA 02142

 

/// Weekend Special 

Developer Dorm Room (php hacker camp)

Description: Do you have projects you've been dying to work on, but you're not sure how to get started? Are you looking for a way to get away from the distractions of home life so you can focus on development? Do you work better in a collaborative environment where you can bounce ideas off another developer? Boston PHP Developer Dorm Room!
Time: Saturday, 9:00am to 5:00pm
Place:   Microsoft N.E.R.D. Center - One Memorial Drive - Cambridge, MA 02142

 
Event of the Week Sponsored by Microsoft NERD

MITX 100 Beers Party

Why? MITX and others are pulling out all the stops for FutureM this fall. Come celebrate with them and fellow marketers, startupers and other community members.

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