Industry Partners

Stay in MA has partnered with leading Massachusetts-based technology and business organizations and select MA-based conferences to allow students to attend events through their scholarship program. Below is a list of current partner organizations. Students are welcome to apply for a scholarship to attend any partner organization event.

If you represent an organization that would like to partner with Stay in MA, please contact Kate Castle at kate@flybridge.com.

 

The Ad Club

The Ad Club is the trade organization for the marketing, advertising and communications industry in New England. Founded in 1904, the club serves as a community connector and educator. Events such as the Hatch Awards, Women’s Leadership Forum, CMO series, and the EDGE Conference provide invaluable networking and educational opportunities for New England professionals. Click here to view events.

 

Boston Chapter of Women’s Transportation Seminar

WTS-Boston aka the Boston Chapter of Women’s Transportation Seminar (WTS) is in its third decade of advancing women in transportation by providing a professional network in which to exchange information and give mutual support. Today, WTS-Boston has grown to more than 300 women and men specializing in the full spectrum of transportation fields, including roadways, walkways, rail, air, and sea. Our membership includes representatives from both the public and private sectors, with participation from professionals at all stages of their careers, from student to CEO. WTS-Boston prides itself on providing a forum for top transportation officials to share information with our members and industry professionals and for all involved to participate in professional development and social networking opportunities on a frequent basis. Additionally, WTS offers scholarship opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students studying transportation. To view events, click here. 

 

BostonCHI is an organization of professionals from the New England area in the field of Human-Computer Interaction. Our members represent the diverse interests of that field: graphic arts, documentation, usability, psychology, user interface design, human factors, industrial design, ergonomics, computer science, training, education, and many others. We have monthly gatherings in the metro Boston area, which are open to both members and non-members at no charge. To view events, click here.

 

careinnovators is a health care website and networking resource for entrepreneurs, job seekers, investors, and anyone with a desire to improve health care. Our goal is to support the health care entrepreneurial community.  We host a cycle of events linked to various stages of need in the development of a start-up, such as finding funding, considering incubators, and identifying new enabling technologies.  Our events offer student attendees a great chance to mingle with experienced entrepreneurs in a collegiate atmosphere.  For industry professionals, it is a chance to meet investors, potential partners, and upcoming talent.  We also promote promising start-ups on our website, as well as offer free databases of companies, events, and funding. To view events, click here 

 

The Environmental Business Council of NE

The Environmental Business Council of NE, a nonprofit organization, was conceived in 1990 by environmental and energy company executives who began meeting on a regular basis to exchange ideas and share experiences. The EBC was the first organization in the United States established to support and foster the development of the environmental industry. Our goal is to enhance business and job growth of both established and emerging environmental and energy businesses. The EBC provides access to a broad range of environmental topics through a series of monthly meetings, conferences and events. We also have a strong Young Environmental Professional committee that encourages career advancement and networking among professionals who are new to the Environmental community in New England.  Click here for events.

 

Future Forward Events

For nearly a decade, Future Forward, has been bringing together New England’s top entrepreneurs, investors, CIOs, and technology executives for an invite-only, day-long conversation about new technologies and how they can be deployed profitably in the real world. 

 

 

Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce

The Greater Boston Chamber is a broad-based association representing more than 1,500 businesses of all sizes from virtually every industry and profession in our region.  We provide leadership in creating a healthy climate for economic development and job creation. We also aspire to be a Chamber of Community as well as a Chamber of Commerce. Click here for                                                       events.

 

MassBio

The Massachusetts Biotechnology Council (MassBio), a not-for-profit organization that represents and provides services and support for the Massachusetts biotechnology industry, is the nation’s oldest biotechnology trade association. Founded in 1985, MassBio is committed to advancing the development of critical new science, technology and medicines that benefit people worldwide. To view events, click here. 

 

MassChallenge

MassChallenge is running a global startup competition and accelerator to catalyze the launch and success of high-growth, high-impact new businesses.  The competition is open to anyone in the world, with any new startup, in any industry. Physical activities are based in Massachusetts where innovation resources are highly concentrated. Every entrant receives training, feedback, PR and networking support via expert volunteers from partner organizations. 110 of the highest-potential startups receive 3 months of intensive mentorship and other free resources, including office space and targeted introductions to customers and funding sources. A limited number of scholarships are available for the MassChallenge Final Awards Ceremony.  Click here for more information.

 

The Massachusetts Conference for Women

The Massachusetts Conference for Women, the state's largest event of its kind with more than 7,000 attendees, offers community and connection, information and inspiration, motivation and momentum. Our goal is to help women imagine their path to purpose and live fearlessly.  Visit our web site at: www.maconferenceforwomen.org for full conference details.

 

 

 
MassEcon

MassEcon, founded in 1993, is a non-profit partnership of the private and public sectors dedicated to marketing Massachusetts as a competitive location for business. Its services include the state's only Site Finder Service, which helps expanding and relocating companies find appropriate sites throughout the Commonwealth; the Research & Information Service, which provides companies with the information they need to evaluate the Commonwealth as a location to grow; and the Massachusetts Ambassadors, a network of civic and corporate leaders who help market Massachusetts as a place to do business.  MassEcon produces a full calendar of networking, educational, and luncheon events, many of which are executed in collaboration with Stay in MA.  Click here for a full list of upcoming MassEcon events. 

Mass High Tech

Mass High Tech : The Journal of New England Technology is a weekly publication covering business news of the New England high tech industry. Mass High Tech readers learn about companies and trends that affect our region before they appear in mainstream business publications and the daily newspapers. Mass High Tech, in addition to its weekly print edition, hosts a series of evens focused on technology and business issues in the region.  Stay in MA scholarships are available for Mass HIgh Tech events only.  For a full listing of upcoming events, please click here.

 

Mass Innovation Nights

Mass Innovation Nights: Join Mass Innovation Nights the second Wednesday of every month. This free product launch party and major networking event uses the power of social media to help promote Massachusetts-based innovators, connect job seekers with jobs and inspire all of us with a cross section of products and industries.  The monthly event is held at the Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation, 154 Moody Street in Waltham, MA, the site of the first American factory.  The museum's exhibits and the historical innovations represented are another source of inspiration for entrepreneurs.  Price of admission:  help out.  See something cool, blog about it, tweet it, Stumble it, Tumble it, Facebook it, or just tell someone.  Click here to RSVP today or nominate your new product.

 

Mass MEDIC

The Massachusetts Medical Device Industry Council (MassMEDIC) was formed in 1996 by industry executives to promote the unique interests of the Bay State’s growing and vibrant medical device sector. Massachusetts is home to the second largest concentration of medical device development and manufacturing in the nation, with 49,000 jobs manufacturing and related jobs and exports accounting for 10 percent of the state’s annual overseas shipments. Now with nearly 400 members, MassMEDIC sponsors a variety of informational seminars and conferences, providing a meeting place for medical device manufacturers, service suppliers and medical researchers to exchange ideas and information on industry trends and best practices. Click here for events.

 

Mass Technology Leadership Council

Formed by the powerful combination of Mass Software Council and New England Business and Technology Association, Inc., the organization is dedicated to fostering entrepreneurship and promoting the success of companies that develop and deploy technology across industry sectors. The Mass Technology Leadership Council accomplishes its mission by conducting educational programs and hosting signature events, facilitating networking between industry executives and potential partners, investors, and customers, sponsoring research on the industry, engaging in activities to enhance the quality and quantity of the next generation of technology professionals, advocating in favor of technology policies that promote innovation and entrepreneurship, and recognizing industry-leading companies and people. Click here  for current events

 

The Massachusetts Life Sciences Center Internship Challenge

The Massachusetts Life Sciences Center has launched the 2012 Internship Challenge, a workforce development program that is focused on enhancing the talent pipeline for Massachusetts companies engaged in life sciences. The program, now in its fourth year, facilitates the placement of students and recent graduates who are considering career opportunities in the life sciences in paid summer internships across the state.  Consistent with the Center’s role as a catalyst in growing the talent needed by the life sciences industry, the Internship Challenge is designed to provide students and companies with the tools to connect, and the Center will reimburse eligible companies for intern stipends.  To learn more, click here.

 

Massachusetts Small Business Development Center

The Massachusetts Small Business Development Center (MSBDC) Network is a free statewide business assistance program representing a three-way partnership between the federal government (SBA), state government (Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development) and the academic sector (University of Massachusetts) all working together to support business and entrepreneurship throughout the Commonwealth. Established in 1980, this program pools the resources of government, academia, and the private sector in providing entrepreneurs and business owners with free business advisory services, educational programs, and financing assistance. MSBDC services are offered through six network centers (Boston, Fall River, Worcester, Salem, Springfield, and Pittsfield) and nearly 50 outreach sites (primarily local Chambers of Commerce). There are also specialty centers for government contracting and international trade. To learn more click here.

 

  MIT Enterprise Forum

The MIT Enterprise Forum of Cambridge is a volunteer, non-profit organization based at MIT, which serves the broader entrepreneurial community. The Cambridge Chapter is the largest of the 23 worldwide chapters of the MIT Enterprise Forum, Inc. The Forum's mission is to promote and strengthen the process of starting and growing innovative and technology-oriented companies by providing services and programs that educate, inform, and support the entrepreneurial community.  To view upcoming events, click here.

 
MITX

The Massachusetts Innovation & Technology Exchange (MITX) is the leading association in the country for the internet business & marketing industry. MITX creates opportunities for businesses and individuals to connect, grow and thrive. With 250 plus member companies representing over 7,000 digital professionals in New England, MITX is the community for thought leadership, building business relationships and professional training and development. MITX has established a special scholarship match program for their events. If more than 1 student applies to attend an event, they will match the cost for the 2nd student. Click here for current events.

 

The Momentum Summit

How do small start-ups with a brilliant idea turn into big businesses? The Momentum Summit explores that question with a series of in-depth conversations and strategy talks from notable local founders and CEOs. It's a chance to hear from innovative leaders about what they've done that has truly moved the needle, in terms of product development, technology, sales and marketing, and team-building. 

Mongo DB

Mongo DB events explore development with the open source, non-relational, document-oriented database MongoDB. The conference will feature sessions on schema design, indexing, administration, replication, sharing, and more. In addition to these topics, attendees can learn about MongoDB in the real world through a series of presentations about production deployments.  For more information, click here.

New England Clean Energy Council

The New England Clean Energy Council’s (NECEC) mission is to accelerate New England’s clean energy economy to global leadership by building an active community of stakeholders and a world-class cluster of clean energy companies. The Council represents a diverse set of stakeholders, including clean energy companies, venture investors, major financial institutions, local universities and colleges, industry associations, area utilities, labor and large commercial end-users, and works with these stakeholders to develop and execute a wide array of programs in five key focus areas: Innovation, Growth, Education and Training, Adoption, & Policy. The Council’s ranks include 50 clean energy CEOs, representatives from most of the State’s top 10 law firms, and partners from over a dozen of the top New England venture capital firms (with a total of over $8 billion under management) .  Click here for current events. 

 

The Princeton Entrepreneurs' Network

The Princeton Entrepreneurs’ Network of Boston (PEN) has been an active part of Boston's entrepreneurial community since 1999. We organize business contests, speaker events and networking events to help our constituents learn, grow, and further expand their contact bases. We welcome all those interested in entrepreneurship to become involved with our organization. No Princeton affiliation is required. Click here for upcoming events.

 

Propel Careers

Propel Careers, a Boston-based company established in June 2009, uses a personal touch to connect graduate students with summer or calendar-year internships in local life sciences and clean tech companies. Propel also offers graduate students access to a prime Mentor network of over 40 seasoned executives, so that they may tap into additional guidance for personal and professional development. The connections that Propel makes allows local businesses to benefit from evaluation of talent, completion of projects, and fresh perspectives; while students gain work experience, career guidance, and direct application of their educational skills applied in on-the-job settings.  Propel Careers also organizes valuable networking events that bring students and companies together while enhancing student awareness of career options and providing MA-based businesses an opportunity to engage with local students. Propel endeavors to assist companies recruit top talent in MA, and to prove to local graduate students that incredible opportunities exist right here in the Commonwealth.  For more information, click here.

 

Science Club for Girls

Science Club for Girls (SCFG) has established an excellent reputation as a nonprofit organization with expertise in girls-specific programming in underserved communities. SCFG was recognized with one of six national MetLife AfterSchool Innovator Awards in Fall 2010 for the design and impact of our Science Clubs and CELLS program. They are also the recipient the Nonprofit of the Year award by Cambridge Chamber of Commerce in 2009. Their mission is to increase the self-confidence and literacy in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) of K-12th grade girls belonging to groups that are underrepresented in these fields, through free programs that include hands-on learning, mentorship, and leadership opportunities. Girls work with mentor-scientists who model and foster leadership, affirm college as an expectation, and promote careers in science and technology as goals and options. For a list of upcoming events click here.

 

 StartUpHire

StartUpHire is the job board created exclusively for venture capital  backed companies, listing jobs at thousands of fast growing companies throughout the country.  This free resource was created by investors  and entrepreneurs who know that finding the right people quickly and  painlessly is one of the primary challenges at venture stage  companies.  These are some of the most rewarding career opportunities on the planet, but they historically have been difficult to identify.

 

StartUp Scrambles

StartUp Scrambles blur the lines between real-world and classroom learnings to deliver a new education experience. Serving both student and business communities, the Scramble's expert-facilitated rapid venture development model creates a proving ground for team building, skill acquisition, and knowledge and opportunity innovation. We continue to evolve and scale our program using input from past attendees across the country's top universities and most progressive companies. For more information click here.

 

The Capital Network

The Capital Network is Boston's leading non-profit organization providing extensive educational programs and a community to help early-stage entrepreneurs master the entire funding process and successfully raise seed capital for financing their high-growth startup. For a list of upcoming events click here.

 

TiE-Boston

TiE-Boston is a comprehensive eco-system for entrepreneurs with vital resources for every stage of the entrepreneurial process. It is part of the global TiE (The Indus Entrepreneurs) group that is the largest not-for profit organization promoting entrepreneurship. TiE-Boston runs several vibrant programs to educate, mentor, network and inspire entrepreneurs in the community. TiE connects entrepreneurs with each other and other stakeholders in the entrepreneurial world including other serial entrepreneurs, Angel Investors, Venture Capitalists, Vendors and Service Providers. For a list of upcoming events click here.

 

WEST

Launched in 2000 the WEST organization provides a forum for women in science and technology industries to network and share information about career advancement and skill development. Uniquely tied to this highly educated, influential community, the WEST leadership has long provided a supportive environment for mid-career women in these vital sectors, allowing them a unique opportunity to acquire the skills necessary to become business leaders in their fields. For a list of upcoming events click here.

 

Xconomy

Xconomy is dedicated to providing business and technology leaders with timely, insightful, close-to-the-scene information about the local personalities, companies, and technological trends that best exemplify today’s high-tech economy. We are the authoritative voice on the exponential economy, the realm of business and innovation characterized by exponential technological growth and responsible for an increasing share of productivity and overall economic growth. We deliver this valuable content through a unique global network of localized blogs, events, conferences, and other initiatives designed to better connect people and ideas. For a list of upcoming events click here.