BCEC

July 29, 2016

No Ban for TNCs at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center

While there has been much discussion about whether or not transportation network companies (TNCs) should have access to Logan International Airport, another location critical to transportation service providers, the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center (BCEC), has been an equal consideration for lawmakers....
July 22, 2014

6 Reasons Gov. Patrick Should Veto the Convention Center Expansion Bill

Pioneer Institute’s Research Director, Greg Sullivan, sent a letter today to Governor Patrick asking him to veto the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center expansion bill. He outlined six reasons why Governor Patrick should do so: The BCEC expansion will saddle the next...

Boston Herald: New convention center math

This article was published in the Boston Herald on June 9, 2014. Author: Charles Chieppo Rarely is state government’s dysfunction on display more than in the waning days of a legislative session. This time around, exhibit A is the rush to approve...

Convention Center Expansion Pricetag: $5 Billion in Foregone Revenue

Convention Center Expansion Would Cost About $5 Billion in Foregone State Revenue Claim that BCEC can be expanded without new taxes or fees only tells part of the story BOSTON – A proposed $1 billion expansion of the Boston Convention and Exhibition...