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IFMA Boston hosts Conversations over Cocktails at The Yard House at Lynnfield Marketplace April 9th

Shown (from left) are: Tom DiGioia, J&J Flooring Group;
Tim Fanikos; and John Kucinski, Salem Five Bank.

Boston, MA On April 9th IFMA Boston members met at The Yard House at Lynnfield Marketplace for Conversations over Cocktails. These casual events are always popular, and the goal is to bring together members where they live or work. Future events will be held in Foxboro, Metro West and the South Shore. The next Conversations over Cocktails will be in June. Make sure to check the event calendar at IFMA Boston - Calendar to see what else we have planned for the spring. 

Shown (from left) are: Kevin Stolki, Sterling Corp. and Shawn Maillet, Cognex

IFMA Boston is hosting it’s Annual Spring Golf Classic at Red Tail Golf Club in Devens, Mass. on June 18th. Don’t forget to get your foursomes and sponsorships now. This event always sells out and it’s sure to be an awesome day on the links. This year we are also offering a networking and dinner only ticket for those who want to mingle but might not be up for 18 holes. 

And welcome to our newest members:

• Kristoffer Armando, Harvard Medical School;

• Zach Blanch, Pierce Property Services;

• Dan Arsenault, Tufts University;

• Ming Hong Choi, University of Cambridge;

• Rick Joyce, RTX;

• Brian Stanko, AAA Northeast; and

• Andres Giraldo.

 

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