WPI Venture Forum - Massachusetts Economic Recovery and Success Stories and Lessons Learned

When: Tue September 14, 2010 5:30 pm

Organization: WPI Venture Forum

Location: WPI Campus Center - Odeum, 3rd floor

Website: http://www.wpiventureforum.org/index.html

Massachusetts Economic Recovery and Success Stories and Lessons Learned

Monthly Program
September 14, 2010

Keynote speaker Greg Bialecki, Massachusetts Secretary of Economic Development, will offer a current view of the growth prospects for the Massachusetts technology and biotech economy. He will offer his answer to the vital question: given its past history, how and when will the Massachusetts economy innovate and grow its way out of the current economic downturn?  He brings a unique vantage point from his position of overseeing the Commonwealth's business development, housing and community development, and consumer affairs and business regulation agencies.

Bialecki also leads the Governor's Development Cabinet that helps coordinate initiatives geared towards strengthening the Commonwealth's economic position across several state agencies.  Some of these initiatives include the administration's Growth Districts Initiative and the Massachusetts Opportunity Relocation & Expansion (MORE) Jobs capital program. He created the "Industry of the Month" series to strengthen relationships with key economic drivers in the state.

Before joining the Patrick-Murray administration, Bialecki enjoyed a 20-year career as a real estate development and environmental lawyer at the law firms of Hill & Barlow and DLA Piper Rudnick.  He is a graduate of Harvard College and Harvard Law School.

Case Presentations
In an abbreviated case presentation format, several entrepreneurs who have presented in the past will share some of their experiences and the lessons learned.