Planning to be in town for the Insights Association North Atlantic Chapter conference on Thursday, June 20th? Then join us the night before for our Juneteenth Celebration at Dorchester Brewing Company! This IANA Pre-Conference Networking Night is presented by the IANA DEI team.
This event is a celebration and an opportunity for the Black community and our allies to foster inclusivity, diversity, and understanding within our industry.
(Buy tickets to the conference the next day here)
Date: Wednesday, June 19th, 2024
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: DORCHESTER BREWING CO. 1250 Massachusetts Ave. Boston, MA 02125
Our night-before-the-conference event will feature:
- Networking: Connect with fellow insights professionals who are likely attending the Insights Association North Atlantic Chapter conference on the "Future of Insights" the following day
- Educational Insights: Learn about the significance of Juneteenth and its relevance to our industry, presented by guest speakers and experts
- Your ticket covers food and 2 drinks
Dorchester Brewing Company is located right on Mass Ave in Dorchester! We'll hold a space in their beautiful taproom, featuring their four-season Rooftop Greenhouse and outdoor roof deck, as well as in-house barbecue from M&M Barbecue, Game Room (with skeeball, pinball, arcade games, pop-a-shot, and tabletop shuffleboard) and so much more. They are more than your typical tasting room in a brewery – and have options for all drinkers including 20 tap lines with great, fresh beer, hard cider, hard slushies, seltzers, wine, cider, and non-alcoholic options.
M&M BBQ was originally founded by Marion and Maurice Hill in 1982, and is now operated by their grandson, Geo Lambert, who took over the business ten years ago. Originally a food truck called M&M Ribs, Geo ran M&M BBQ as a catering and pop-up operation in recent years, gaining acclaim and recognition for their juicy, fall-off-the-bone ribs. Partnering with Dorchester Brewing Company, M&M BBQ has become the brewery’s first full-scale resident restaurant which opened January 20, 2020.
GETTING HERE AND PARKING:
TAKE THE T! To get here by public transit, you can take the Red Line to the Andrew or JFK/UMASS stops – we’re conveniently located equidistant (about a 10 minute walk) between the two.
The #16, #17, and #8 buses also stop very close by, if you’re not up for a walk.
FREE PARKING! There is plenty of street parking (approx. 100 spots – or like a thousand Smart Cars) on both sides of Mass Ave near the brewery (please just avoid our loading zone immediately in front of the brewery from 6am-5pm, Monday-Friday).
If the street parking on Mass Ave is all filled up when you come to visit, there are an additional 2,400+ spots at Southbay Shopping Center that are FREE to use, including their covered garage. The garage is approximately a 5-7 minute walk to the taproom. We do ask that taproom visitors please not park in either the Plumbers & Gasfitters Union lot, and the Carpenters’ Union lot on either side of the taproom.
This Juneteenth, let's come together to honor the resilience, courage, and achievements of the Black community. It's a time to reflect on our shared journey toward equality and justice, and to celebrate the progress we've made while acknowledging the work still ahead.
Space is limited, so please consider your RSVP today!
