Boston World Partnerships is a new non-profit organization, founded by Mayor Thomas M. Menino to raise global awareness of the competitive advantages that Boston offers to growing businesses. BWP’s goal is to strengthen Greater Boston’s economy, expanding the range of opportunities available to all. Individuals benefit by joining the Boston World Partnerships community, which gives them access and exposure to a high-quality, global network of business people that have ties to Boston’s economy. Businesses benefit by learning about everything that Boston offers them, and by using BWP to find and to access whatever resources their growth strategies require. Boston benefits by building its brand as a global capital of innovation. A beautiful, accessible city, both historic and forward-looking, where top talent comes together to empower businesses, drive growth, and share opportunity. Mission: Boston World Partnerships informs business leaders worldwide about the competitive advantages that Boston offers, and connects them with the resources they need to locate and grow here. We also work to strengthen the general business climate and to help existing Boston businesses achieve sustainable success. Follow BWP on:

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After spending $5 million to completely renovate its 326 rooms, this Federal Reserve Building-turned-hotel maintains high standards of excellence with 2 elegant restaurants (Cafe Fleuri and the 4-star Julien), a health club, a heated indoor pool, and radios that greet guests with relaxing music as they enter their rooms. Though recently taken over by new management, not much has changed since this regal building was Le Meridien Boston. Regular rates begin at $295 and go up to $450, depending on amenities and the season; suites run $550-2000. Book Commencement at least 6 months in advance. Take advantage of the hotel's VIB Program for Very Important Babies and their families. The program ensures that families have the important necessities upon arrival, from pre-ordered baby food to unlimited Huggies to special soaps and shampoos just for babies to use of a stroller. Older siblings receive cereal boxes that are great for snacking and a book and city guide filled with puzzles, games, and coupons. The package starts at $315 per room, per night, and is valid Fri-Sun (based on availability).

Altman Vilandrie & Company (AV&Co.) is a boutique management consulting group that focuses exclusively on the communications, media, and related technology and investor sectors. As a unique, pure play communications and media strategy consulting group, AV&Co. assists operating companies and financial groups in fast, high-impact, confident decision making. AV&Co. enables clients to seize new opportunities, navigate mounting challenges, improve business performance, and increase investment value within complex and converging industries. AV&Co. has deep expertise in advising companies and their investors in both growth and restructuring environments. AV&Co. works with clients to identify and capitalize on new areas of opportunity, as well as effectively manage and optimize their businesses in challenging situations.

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Bunker Hill was started in 1996 with one objective: to become the premier provider of home insurance products in New England. Today, Bunker Hill insurance protects over 50,000 families from damage due to fire, theft or accident. They serve consumers in Massachusetts and Connecticut and their policyholders are noted for being among the most loyal in the industry. Sign up with Consumer United here and save $150-$200 per year. Consumer United has been able to negotiate a 10% group discount from the rates of Bunker Hill Home Insurance. Get 20% off of Bunker Hill's rates if you also have your auto insurance through Consumer United .

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This luxurious Boston beauty & hair salon; also known as Man on the Moon; offers a variety of professional beauty salon treatments and hair styling options. Located on the second floor of Marketplace Center, right across from the Boston's Waterfront. You'll be impressed at the warm, relaxing and comfortable feel this family owned salon offers, with their friendly staff of professional stylists waiting to help you achieve the look you've been wanting. Beauty services include haircuts and hairstyling, hair coloring, facial waxing and more. Newly offered are many specialized beauty options, including professional makeup application and wedding or bridal preparation. Also available are free beauty consultations - with one of the salon's friendly stylists helping to determine the style that's right for you. Appointments are available, though walk-ins are always welcome. For those in need of some beauty help, this professional salon is the place to go.

go2 Media is revolutionizing the ways consumers interact with their mobile devices and marketers connect with their audiences. Using an everyday mobile phone, the go2 Media mobile broadcast network enables users to easily and instantly access desired information such as turn-by-turn directions, movies, business listings, news, weather conditions and more!

Since 1978 Gregory's Fine Tailoring has been offering professional tailoring services in Boston. With over 25 years of tailoring experience, Gregory can alter or fix any garment. Located in the downtown area of Boston's financial district, this professional Boston tailor offers the following services:

Liberty Bay Credit Union is a cooperative, non-profit financial institution that offers a full range of financial and banking services, including a complete line of checking products, low-rate mortgage, equity, and auto loans, consumer loans, credit cards, high-yield deposit products - and even business services. And because we are member-owned, instead of paying dividends to outside stockholders, we return our profits to our members in the form of higher rates on deposits and lower rates on loans. _