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Foreign-Trade Zones Board Grantee Outreach and Training Events

New England/Upstate New York

WHEN: Thursday, June 26, 2008
TIME: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
WHERE: Mezzanine Level
  Black Falcon Cruise Terminal
  One Black Falcon Avenue
  Boston, Massachusetts 02210
HOST: Massachusetts Port Authority

WHAT:    Andrew McGilvray, the Executive Secretary of the Foreign-Trade Zones Board, will travel to Boston to meet with grantees from the New England and Upstate New York region.

The morning session will involve a true dialogue with grantees, including on ways the FTZ program could be improved to assist grantees. Andrew also plans to discuss with the participating grantees a concept for more flexible designation of FTZ sites to better meet communities' and companies' needs.

The afternoon session will involve training on key aspects of the FTZ program, including grantees' responsibilities under the FTZ Act and Regulations. The entire day will conducted in an informal manner with ample opportunities for questions and discussion. This a unique, not-be-missed opportunity to learn and have a real voice in improving the FTZ program!

The terminal is on the waterfront, close to Logan Airport and downtown Boston. Parking will be provided at the terminal (free of charge).

Directions are as follows:

From the North (coming south on I-93):
On the expressway downtown, inside the Liberty Tunnel, take Exit #23 (Purchase Street). At the top of the ramp, go to the traffic signal, and turn left onto Seaport Boulevard. Continue on Seaport Boulevard to the fifth traffic light (this is where Seaport Blvd becomes Northern Ave). Continue straight into the Boston Marine Industrial Park, following Northern Avenue to the end where you take a right onto Tide Street, and an immediate left onto Drydock Avenue. Follow Drydock Avenue as it turns right at the end of the Boston Design Center. Turn right again onto Black Falcon Avenue, traveling straight to the stop sign, where you will be directed by Port Officers for either passenger drop-off or to the parking garage.

From the South:
Take I-93 north to Boston, take (new) Exit 20 to I-90 east/Logan Airport. You will travel into a new tunnel toward Logan. Inside the tunnel, take Exit 25/South Boston. At the traffic lights, you will be at Congress Street. Turn right onto Congress Street and continue to Northern Avenue. Turn right on Northern Avenue and proceed into the Marine Industrial Park. Continue to the end and turn right onto Tide Street and an immediate left onto Drydock Avenue. Follow Drydock Avenue as it turns right at the end of the Boston Design Center. Turn right again onto Black Falcon Avenue, traveling straight to the stop sign, where you will be directed by Port Officers for either passenger drop-off or to the parking garage.

From the West (Mass. Turnpike, I-90 Eastbound):
Follow the Mass. Pike east toward Logan Airport. Pass the I-90/I-93 interchange and enter a tunnel eastbound. In the tunnel, take Exit 25/South Boston. At the traffic lights, you will be at Congress Street. Turn right onto Congress Street and continue to Northern Avenue. Turn right on Northern Avenue and proceed into the Marine Industrial Park. Continue to the end and turn right onto Tide Street and an immediate left onto Drydock Avenue. Follow Drydock Avenue as it turns right at the end of the Boston Design Center. Turn right again onto Black Falcon Avenue, traveling straight to the stop sign, where you will be directed by Port Officers for either passenger drop-off or to the parking garage.

From Logan Airport (TW Tunnel, Mass. Turnpike, I-90 Westbound):
Follow signs for the Ted Williams Tunnel ($3.50 toll). From the right lane, take the first exit - Exit 25/South Boston. At the traffic lights, you will be at Congress Street. Turn right onto Congress Street and continue to Northern Avenue. Turn right on Northern Avenue and proceed into the Marine Industrial Park. Continue to the end and turn right onto Tide Street and an immediate left onto Drydock Avenue. Follow Drydock Avenue as it turns right at the end of the Boston Design Center. Turn right again onto Black Falcon Avenue, traveling straight to the stop sign, where you will be directed by Port Officers for either passenger drop-off or to the parking garage.

Taxis and Public Transportation:

Getting to the cruise terminal from Logan Airport or South Station is easily done by taking a taxi or the Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority’s (MBTA) subway or bus services. Ample taxis are available at both Logan Airport and South Station.

And nearby hotels include:

Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel 0.4 mi
606 Congress Street
Boston, MA 02210
Tel 617.338.4111

The Westin Boston Waterfront 0.5 mi
425 Summer Street
Boston, MA 02210
Tel 617.532.4600

Seaport Hotel 0.5 mi
1 Seaport Lane
Boston, MA. 02210
Tel 617.385.4000

Boston Harbor Hotel 1.2 mi
70 Rowes Wharf
Boston, MA
Tel 617.439.7000

The Intercontinental Boston Hotel 1.2 mi
510 Atlantic Avenue
Boston, MA 02210
Tel 617.747.1000

Logan Airport Hilton 1.3 mi AT LOGAN AIRPORT
Logan Int'l. Airport
Boston, MA 02128
Tel 617.569.9300

Harborside Hyatt 1.3 mi AT LOGAN AIRPORT
Logan Airport
Boston, MA 02128
Tel 617.568.1234

Hilton Boston Financial District 1.3 mi
89 Broad Street
Boston, MA 02110
Tel 617.556.0006

Langham Boston Hotel 1.3 mi
250 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Tel 617.326.3403

Harborside Inn 1.4 mi
185 State Street
Boston, MA. 02109
Tel 617.723.7500

Boston Customs House Villa 1.4 mi
3 McKinley Sq
Boston, MA. 02109
Tel 617.790.1400

Marriott Long Wharf 1.4 mi
296 State Street
Boston, MA 02109
Tel 617.227.0800

Meridien 1.4 mi
250 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Tel 617. 451.1900

Wyndham Boston Hotel 1.4 mi
89 Broad Street
Boston, MA. 02110
Tel 617.556.0006

Embassy Suites Boston 1.8 mi AT LOGAN AIRPORT
207 Porter Street
Boston, MA 02128
Tel 617.567.5000

This list is not exhaustive; any hotel in downtown Boston will be approximately 15 minutes away by taxi.