Connections is the newsletter of the Cambridge Chamber of Commerce. The CCC reserves the right to edit submitted materials and is solely responsible for editorial content. Please address press releases and letters to Lisa S. Cohen.

Publisher: Kelly Thompson Clark
Managing Editor & Ad Contact: Lisa S. Cohen
Published by the Cambridge Chamber of Commerce
859 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 876-4100
www.cambridgechamber.org

Chamber Staff
Kelly Thompson Clark President & CEO
Daisy Bowler Director of Operations
Lisa S. Cohen Director of Communications
Terrence F. Smith Director of Government Affairs
Molly Cole, Manager of Business Development

Officers of the Board of Directors
Chair Arthur Spears East Cambridge Savings Bank
Vice Chair Jeffrey Lockwood, Novartis
Treasurer Penny Garver, Sovereign | Santander

Members of the Board of Directors
Alex Attia, Charles Hotel
Joseph Barrell, Acorn Realty
Carl F. Barron, CARU Associates
Brian Burke, Microsoft
Dennis Carlone, Carlone & Associates
Sheldon Cohen, Community Mapping
Robyn Culbertson, Cambridge Office for Tourism
John DiGiovanni, Trinity Property Management
Andrea Gabrielle, Neptune Web, Inc.
Sarah Gallop, MIT
Kathy Gram, Millennium: The Takeda Oncology Company
Kathleen Granchelli, Draper Laboratory
Skip Hartwell, Akamai Technologies
Jay Kiely, Forest City
Thomas Lucey, Harvard University
Joseph Maguire, Jr., Alexandria Real Estate Equities
Norman McIver, Cambridge Trust Co.
Ellen McLaughlin, Tutoring Plus of Cambridge
Neal Mizner Metropolitan Moving & Storage Corp.
Michael O’Connell Mount Auburn Hospital  
William Sage Sage Hotel Corporation
Rachael Solem Harding House at Harvard
Ann Stanesa, Feinstein Kean Healthcare
William Zamparelli, NSTAR
James C. Hawkins, Director Emeritus

President's Viewpoint

Not that we’ve experienced anything other than great weather for the last year but summer does seem to be here. Traffic is lighter, the train is less crowded and short of a few street construction obstacles, it is easier to get around the city.
In my opinion, summer is one of the best times of year to take advantage of all our city has to offer. You’ll find a plethora of opportunities to spend time outdoors—from dining to concerts, festivals and more—it’s a great time to be in Cambridge! As I review the lists that come through the CCC and experience many of the locales or events myself, I can’t help but feel the need to share. Following is just a snapshot of ideas and activities to take some time out for you, your friends and your family. Please note that this list is not in any particular order.
1) Lunchtime Concert Series
A great break from your phone & computer.
2) Summer in the City
Enjoy a variety of art, music & performers all over the city, through September 1.
3) Charles River Boat Cruise
Celebrate the best views from the water!
4) Farmer’s Markets
M’mm nothing says summer like fresh fruits & veggies.
5) Hotel, inn or B&B stay
Treat your loved one(s) to a little getaway!
6) Dining
Your overnight would not be complete without dining in any one of the 250+ restaurants. Not staying overnight? Just stay for dinner!
7) Museums
Want to stay cool but cultured? Take in one of our great museums located throughout the city. Consider university, private or other museum programs.
8) CCC Events
Take in a summer networking event at the CCC—fun, food and exceptional networking with the best & brightest! Don’t miss the very popular Summer BAHsh and Cruisin’ for BAHusiness events.
9) Restaurant Week
Yummm, need we say more. August 19-24 & 26-31.
10) Duck Boat Tours
Always a hit. Make sure you “quack” back when they cruise on by.
There is so much to enjoy here locally that it is very difficult to highlight a specific list within my allotted amount of space. I wanted to provide a wide variety of ideas to demonstrate all there is to see and do. For more ideas, visit our web site as well as those of other community organizations and the City.
If you live here, take advantage of what your own neighborhood has to offer. If you come here for work, I invite you to stay after work or bring your family in to enjoy what this eclectic, exciting and engaging community has to offer—I guarantee you’ll appreciate it even more.
Enjoy the rest of your summer!
Best in business,

Kelly Thompson Clark