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• Crafting Networking Event - Mystic Open Studio

  • When
    Wednesday, November 11, 2026
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    6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Mystic Open Studio, 785 Mass Ave Arlington, MA
  • Spaces left
    12

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  Join the Society of Women Environmental Professionals, Massachusetts Chapter (SWEP-MA) for a crafting networking event in advance of the holiday season. 
  

  Join us on Wednesday November 11, 6:30-9 PM at Mystic Open Studio, 785 Mass Ave in Arlington as we explore the art of handwoven tapestry in this beginner-friendly workshop. Learn the basics of rya knotting, soumak and simple tapestry stitches while creating your own small, textured piece. Experiment with color, texture and fiber as you discover the creative possibilities of weaving. 

  At the end of the event, you will have a small tapestry to bring home. The cost for members is $35 and non-members are $45. Space is limited so sign up now. **REGISTRATION CLOSES AT 5PM ON WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 4.**

  The doors will open at 6:30 and we will start with a brief introduction before beginning work on our tapestries. The instructor will be available for assistance throughout the event and all materials will be provided, but please bring yarns or other items (natural materials, found objects, etc.) that you might like to incorporate into your work. We will enjoy tea, cookies and good company as we work on our tapestries. We have the space for up to 2.5 hours so there will be plenty of time for socializing if you would like.

  Parking & Local Food Options:
  

  Free street parking is available on Mass Ave outside Mystic Open Studio or further down the street.

  SWEP-MA will provide light snacks. Although dinner is not provided, you are welcome to bring food, and there is a Whole Foods and nearby restaurants, including José's Torta Mexicana at 793 Mass Ave. Please let us know if you have any food allergies and we will try to accommodate them. 

  Cancellation Policy:

  Refunds are available until 7 days before the event. 

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• SWEP-MA joins EBC for 26th Annual Winter Garden Party

  • When
    Wednesday, December 02, 2026
  •  
    5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    State Room, 60 State St, Boston, MA

  Join EBC & SWEP-MA for an evening of networking with friends, colleagues, and new faces from across the energy and environmental industries at the 26th Annual Winter Garden Party at the State Room in Boston, MA!

  Offering 270 degrees of unmatched views, State Room is perched atop an iconic skyscraper in the heart of Boston.  Enjoy delicious hors d’oeuvres and an open bar while you make new connections in the industry and mingle with colleagues and old friends, all while overlooking a panoramic view of the city’s iconic skyline.

  Register early – this event sells out! Join us for the whole evening or drop in while you can.

  Register with EBC here: https://ebcne.org/event/ebc-26th-annual-winter-garden-party/

  Individual Registration:

  If registration occurs:	Through November 25	After November 25
  EBC Member:	$125	$160
  SWEP-MA Member:	$125	$160
  Non-Member:	$160	$195
  Government/Non-Profit:	$50	$50

  
  

  Group Registration 

  For EBC & SWEP-MA Members only – register five attendees for the price of four! Discount will automatically be applied during online registration.

  EBC & SWEP-MA Members Only – Ascending Professional Rate: $65

  Attendees who have worked in the environmental/energy sector for less than 10 years.

  Fine Print

  Please note that refunds are not available after Wednesday, November 25, 2026. No-shows will be charged. Please keep in mind that online registration for this program will close at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 3. As this time, walk-in registration is available, but subject to change.

  
  

  
  

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• Your Human Edge in an AI World: How to Sell Your Ideas, Your Services and Yourself Using Public Speaking, Even Online - Online with Mary Cheyne & SPC

  • When
    Thursday, December 03, 2026
  •  
    3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Online

  Join the Society of Women Environmental Professionals (SWEP-MA) and the Society of Professional Consultants (SPC) for a virtual event on "Your Human Edge in an AI World: How to Sell Your Ideas, Your Services and Yourself Using Public Speaking, Even Online" with Mary Cheyne on Thursday December 3, 3-4 PM EST.

  Register for this free online event: https://www.spconsultants.org/event-6898077

  About the Workshop

  The SPC and SWEP-MA are partnering to bring you this free online workshop.

  Whether you're pitching your consulting services, championing an idea with your team or stakeholders, or making the case for your next opportunity, you are always selling something. Very often, what you're really selling is yourself.

  In an AI world, anyone can produce polished slides and perfectly worded proposals in seconds. So the content alone no longer sets you apart. What does? How you show up and how you speak, in the room or on camera.

  Most professionals were trained to speak to inform: share the data, explain the process, present the findings. But informing is not influencing. People rarely say yes because they received more information. They say yes because they trust you, feel understood and can see what's possible.

  The good news is you don't need to become “salesy” or someone you're not, and speaking to influence is a skill anyone can learn.

  In this fun & interactive session, you will:

  • Discover the difference between speaking to inform and speaking to influence, so you can move your listeners to action.

  • Learn how to shape your message so you can sell your services, your ideas or yourself in a way that feels authentic, not salesy, and drive positive impact.

  • Get a reliable tool to quiet your inner critic, so you can stop getting in your own way and receive the visibility you deserve.

  There’s no charge for this workshop, but advance registration is required. A recording will only be available on demand for registered attendees.
  

  About our Speaker

  Mary Cheyne, MBA went from socially awkward computer programmer to World Champion Speaker, placing 2nd out of 35,000 contestants from 14 countries in the World Championship of Public Speaking. Her roots in tech give her a rare view of both sides: what technology does well, and what only human connection can do.

  She is a TEDx Speaker with over 1 million views across platforms, featured on TED.com, and the bestselling author of Present Yourself in Public Speaking. Over 18 years, she has trained more than 30,000 professionals across 30+ cities and 100+ organizations, including teams at Amazon, GE Aviation, Liberty Mutual, Siemens and Beth Israel Lahey Health.

  When she's not speaking, Mary is busy raising a 12-year-old, training as a third-degree black belt in karate, and singing along to her guitar. You can learn more about Mary at her website (https://heartfirstcommunications.com/) and see her speak by watching her speaker reel (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sq7FxNyKURY).

  
  

  
  

  
  

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