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Boston Fed chief talks

Eric Rosengren, president and chief executive of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston (above), will speak at an event hosted by the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce. Rosengren will speak in the Seaport Hotel’s Plaza Ballroom. Wednesday, 7:45 to 9 a.m., 1 Seaport Lane, Boston. $55 for members, $100 for nonmembers.

LUNCHEON

The power of wind

The North Shore Technology Council is hosting an event with Amber Hewett, regional campaign coordinator of the National Wildlife Federation. Hewett will speak about how the state should use wind power to replace the sustainable energy lost by the upcoming closing of the Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station. Wednesday, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., 100 Cummings Center, Suite 221-E, Beverly. $5 for members, $15 for nonmembers.

PANEL DISCUSSION

Avoid startup sputters

The Startup Coalition will hold a panel discussion focused on risk containment strategies for startups. A panel of professionals and entrepreneurs will talk about issues such as contractual liability, strategic partnerships, and intellectual property rights. Wednesday, 6 to 9 p.m., WeWork Building, 745 Atlantic Ave., Boston. Free.

EVENT

Massachusetts innovates

Mass Innovations Night, a networking group for local startups, is organizing an event to focus on local innovation. Attendees may vote online for their favorite new product before the event. Wednesday, 6 to 8:30 p.m., 10 Corporate Drive, Room 300, Burlington. Free.

FOR YOUR INFORMATION

Environmental officials speak

The Environmental Business Council of New England Inc. is holding its last of five meetings with the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection. Keynote speaker Martin Suuberg (above) will highlight the work of the DEP’s Boston office. Thursday, 8 to 11 a.m., CDM Smith Inc., 75 State St., Boston. $70 for members, $60 for nonmembers, $25 for individuals in government or nonprofits.

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