April 23, 2008 GAC Update
No Council Meeting this week due to the Patriots’ Day Holiday. The Council next meets on April 28.
The next GAC meeting and luncheon is scheduled for Tuesday April 29. Our guest will be Cambridge License Commissioner Richard Scali. Please RSVP by Monday, April 28 at noon.
You are invited to Massachusetts Biz/Bio: Economic Prosperity Through Scientific Discovery on Wednesday, April 30 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Hynes Convention Center. The keynote speaker will be Dr. John C. Lechleiter, President and CEO of Eli Lilly Co. The Chamber is joining with local and national organizations to sponsor this event. Register at www.mabizbio.org.
Upcoming GAC Events
The 2008 Government Affairs program is sponsored by Genzyme.
April GAC Meeting and Luncheon
Tuesday April 29, 2008
Richard Scali, Cambridge License Commission
Commissioner Scali will discuss the work of the license Commission including changes to the alcohol licensing regulations and introduction of hybrid taxis to the cab fleet.
Noon, Chamber Board Room
If you plan to attend please RSVP to Terrence Smith, Director of Government Affairs at tsmith@cambridgechamber.org or by phone at 617-876-4213.
(Note the date is the fifth Tuesday of April)
May GAC Meeting and Luncheon
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
James Scafide, Chief of the Business Technology and Economic Development Division of the Office of Massachusetts Attorney General, will be our guest at the May GAC meeting and luncheon. He will discuss Attorney General Martha Coakley’s initiatives around job creation and economic development and is interested in learning what issues are of importance to the Cambridge business community.
Noon, Chamber Board Room
If you plan to attend please RSVP to Terrence Smith, Director of Government Affairs at tsmith@cambridgechamber.org or by phone at 617-876-4213.
(Note change of date for the guest and that the meeting is scheduled for Wednesday)
June GAC Meeting and Luncheon
June 24, 2008
Cambridge Police Commissioner Robert Haas will address the June GAC Meeting and Luncheon
Noon, Chamber Board Room
If you plan to attend please RSVP to Terrence Smith, Director of Government Affairs at tsmith@cambridgechamber.org or by phone at 617-876-4213.
