Construction, Design and Technology Experts to Examine Future of the Industry at Gadsby Hannah Forum.Business Editors BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 16, 2003 -- "The Road Ahead: Opportunities for Growth in a Changed Landscape" Will Candidly Explore the Economic Realities Facing the Nation and the Northeast Region -- Gadsby Hannah LLP LLP - Lower Layer Protocol , a leading business, construction and technology law firm, announced today that it has assembled an exclusive team of experts from public agencies and private companies to examine the economic realities facing the construction, design and technology industries and the best opportunities for growth in the future. The Forum, held every two years, will take place from 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at the state-of-the-art EcoTarium in Worcester, Massachusetts on September 19, 2003. Speakers and presenters who will discuss business trends and make realistic projections for the future include Dr. Spiro Pollalis, director of the Center for Design Informatics at Harvard University Harvard University, mainly at Cambridge, Mass., including Harvard College, the oldest American college. Harvard College Harvard College, originally for men, was founded in 1636 with a grant from the General Court of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. ; Stephen Hines, chief development officer of the Massachusetts Turnpike The Massachusetts Turnpike (commonly shortened to the MassPike or The Pike) is the easternmost 138-mile (222 km) stretch of Interstate 90. The Turnpike begins at the western border Massachusetts in West Stockbridge connecting with the Berkshire Connector portion of Authority; William Hooper For other persons named William Hooper, see William Hooper (disambiguation). William Hooper (June 28, 1742–October 14, 1790), was an American political leader from North Carolina who signed the United States Declaration of Independence. , vice president, aviation at Gensler Architecture, Design and Planning Worldwide; Peter Norstrand, deputy commissioner of the Division of Capital Asset Management of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts; Janice Bourque, president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of the Massachusetts Biotechnology Council; Ralph Cox, senior vice president of Spaulding, Slye & Colliers; and, Mark Walker, vice president and real estate director of The TJX Companies The TJX Companies, Incorporated (NYSE: TJX), is the largest international apparel and home fashions off-price department store chain, based in Framingham, Massachusetts, in the United States. . "The construction and design industry in our state, our region and our nation is going through a very challenging and exciting time," said Rich Allen, chair of Gadsby Hannah's construction and design law practice. "Companies that are shifting business focus and preparing now to seize the opportunities ahead will become the leaders of our industry in the next generation." In addition to a discussion on the state of the construction and design industry, special sessions will be conducted on several emerging issues that are affecting more and more companies today. Gadsby Hannah partners Michael Donahue and Leah Rochwarg will each present expert briefings. Donahue will discuss public-private partnerships as an innovative tool to meet public needs, and Rochwarg will discuss the silent health and finance menace that poses often-unforeseen challenges to municipalities and companies across the country--toxic mold. Barry Mawn, former assistant director of the FBI's New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of office, now a partner at O'Toole Associates LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol. LLC - Logical Link Control , will discuss homeland security Noun 1. Homeland Security - the federal department that administers all matters relating to homeland security Department of Homeland Security executive department - a federal department in the executive branch of the government of the United States and what it means in real business terms to companies and public agencies. Gadsby Hannah's design/construction attorneys practice at the regional, national and international levels, and have significant experience with building, transportation, power and industrial construction projects. Clients include both national and international design and construction firms, universities, private owners and project investors, municipalities, public authorities, non-profits, sureties, subcontractors, major equipment suppliers, construction industry associations and construction technology providers. Members of the media wishing to attend the conference should contact Dianne Willens at 617-345-6968. About Gadsby Hannah LLP Gadsby Hannah LLP, a top-25 law firm headquartered in Boston, serves as general counsel to successful businesses and entrepreneurs. Founded in 1963 by a former Chairman of the SEC, the firm provides counsel to businesses and organizations with national and international interests, to private individuals and entrepreneurs, to public entities and government agencies, and to the investment firms and financial institutions that support them. The professionals and staff at Gadsby Hannah embrace a collegial col·le·gi·al adj. 1. a. Characterized by or having power and authority vested equally among colleagues: "He . . . spirit and take pride in providing strategic, innovative, and business-oriented solutions to clients. More information about Gadsby Hannah is available at www.ghlaw.com. |
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