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MCCA Awards $115,000 in Community Partnership Grants to 23 Boston Nonprofits

The Massachusetts Convention Center Authority (MCCA) today announced it has distributed $115,000 in Community Partnership Grants to 23 Boston-based nonprofits during its annual awards luncheon at the Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center (MCEC).

 

The grants are awarded through the MCCA’s Community Partnership Program, which directs a portion of consumer show revenues from the MCEC to support Boston-based nonprofit organizations.

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"The outside marque at the BCEC not only added excitement around our event but it attracted buzz in the surrounding community and drew the attention of the media who put photos of the digital display in their press articles about our event!"

- Cory Bolotsky, MassChallenge, Inc

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Massachusetts Convention Center Authority Board Appoints John Barros Interim Executive Director

The Massachusetts Convention Center Authority (MCCA) Board of Directors today voted unanimously to appoint John Barros as Interim Executive Director of the Authority, with a start date of January 14, 2026.  

 

Barros brings more than 25 years of leadership experience across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors, with a dedicated career focused on economic development, equitable growth, and community impact. From 2014 to 2021, he served as Chief of Economic Development for the City of Boston, where he led the creation of a newly consolidated Economic Development Cabinet focused on equity and inclusion, and advanced initiatives to create jobs, strengthen tourism, train the workforce, and revitalize neighborhoods.

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“As a small non-profit, serving vulnerable women and children, we struggle to meet their needs with our limited budget. Donations from the Conventions C.A.R.E. program not only provide needed supplies to our families, but they also help to preserve our resources during these challenging times.”

- Robert D. Monahan, Julie’s Family Learning Center, South Boston, MA

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New $40M parking garage bolsters spots in Downtown Springfield

Local and state leaders Wednesday held a grand opening ceremony for a new 800-space parking garage across the street from the MassMutual Center in Springfield.

 

 

The facility opened for business in April and was constructed by the state's convention center authority. It also contains an outdoor plaza and space for retail businesses.

 

 

Sean Dolan is the general manager of the MassMutual Center. He said the completed project will be an asset in many ways.

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Video Save That Stuff Tour

Save That Stuff Tour

The Massachusetts Convention Center Authority (MCCA) and its partners from ABM had the opportunity to tour Save That Stuff in Charlestown, MA. Founded in 1990 by Erik Levy, Save That Stuff is a waste collection facility that offers an eco-friendly alternative to traditional waste disposal methods. Save That Stuff helps educational and governmental institutions like the MCCA uphold commitments to corporate social responsibility, sustainability, and cost control. The MCCA has worked with Save That Stuff for 10 years to reduce our convention centers’ recyclable waste. In a typical year, the MCCA recycles an average of 774 tons between the Hynes and the BCEC with Save That Stuff!

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"The champion of this department was Levy Restaurants, an event and catering company associated with Hynes Convention Center. Levy’s cupcakes were basically beyond words. I’ve never tasted a better crafted cupcake in my entire 26 year-cupcake-eating-life."

- Jessica Cickay, Food Blogger

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