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Plans to expand South Boston convention center underway with approval for land purchase funds

The Massachusetts Convention Center Authority is reviving efforts to expand the Menino Convention & Exhibition Center in South Boston, while broadening its business model to plan its own meetings aimed at Boston’s fast-growing industries.

 

On Thursday, interim executive director John Barros took an important step toward expanding the 22-year-old convention center by securing board approval to use $55 million to relocate an adjacent state highway facility, as well as other land acquisition needs.

 

Barros does not yet have formal plans or cost estimates for the addition. He plans to hold business and community meetings, working with outside consultancy Deloitte, to come up with a proposal by the end of the year. The quasi-public authority would then, in early 2027, file a bill to secure the Legislature’s approval to issue bonds that would pay for the expansion.

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"The BCEC is one of the few convention centers that offers free Wi-Fi service throughout the facility. It eliminates the need to negotiate this "must-have" service, results in considerable savings and satisfied attendees!

- Linda S. Bailey, CMP, National Fire Protection Association

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This Year’s Seafood Expo North America Showcased the Global Reach of the Industry with Exhibitors From New International Markets

Something fishy recently took place at the Boston Convention Center ... but it was actually a good thing. 

 

It was the 44th edition of the Seafood Expo North America/Seafood Processing North America, North America’s largest seafood trade event; it was held at the Thomas M. Menino Convention and Exhibition Center March 15-17.

 

This year’s exhibit hall covered 247,915 net square feet with 1,215 exhibiting companies representing 50 countries. The three-day exhibition, produced by Diversified, brought together thousands of industry professionals—from seafood suppliers to processing equipment, packaging, and services companies.

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“There’s nothing more rewarding to me than seeing a city-kid on a boat for the first time — smiling, confident, and amazed after catching their first fish. To keep our program running, we rely on the generosity and support of programs like the MCCA’s Community Partnership Grants. Their commitment to community programs, particularly youth programs, makes our small operation and all those smiles possible.”

- John Hoffman, Fishing Academy, Brighton, MA

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This Year’s Seafood Expo North America Showcased the Global Reach of the Industry with Exhibitors From New International Markets

Something fishy recently took place at the Boston Convention Center ... but it was actually a good thing. 

 

It was the 44th edition of the Seafood Expo North America/Seafood Processing North America, North America’s largest seafood trade event; it was held at the Thomas M. Menino Convention and Exhibition Center March 15-17.

 

This year’s exhibit hall covered 247,915 net square feet with 1,215 exhibiting companies representing 50 countries. The three-day exhibition, produced by Diversified, brought together thousands of industry professionals—from seafood suppliers to processing equipment, packaging, and services companies.

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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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