New England Clean Energy Council

Industry sector: Other

Description
Where will growth be in 2009 – will it be Biotech, the Green Economy, and Healthcare? Who will see increases in jobs, investment dollars, and real estate needs? How will these changes impact the Massachusetts economy and the commercial real estate industry?

Find out at Sectors to Watch, NAIOP Massachusetts’s breakfast program that explores the industries most likely to drive the economy forward. Representatives from key sectors will discuss their potential for growth in the coming year, including the impact of economic conditions, government policies, and other factors.

Don’t miss this chance to hear more about the prospect of growth in 2009, and how that could impact demand for commercial real estate.

Sectors Panelists

Green/Energy Economy
Nick d’Arbeloff, President
New England Clean Energy Council

Biotech/Pharma/Life Sciences
Luis Barros, Senior Vice President Industry Relations
Massachusetts Life Sciences Center

Healthcare
Sandra Fenwick, President & COO
Children’s Hospital Boston

Moderator
Eric Schlager, CEO
The Bulfinch Companies

Format
A moderated panel discussion.

The moderator will provide brief opening comments to set the stage with statistics. He will introduce the panelists and assist with Q&A as needed.

Each panelists will have 3-5 minutes to discuss their specific fields, what they see happening (market, legislative, funding, demand, etc) and how that is affecting their growth. They will be asked to include comments on the likely impact of job growth in their respective sectors on their real estate needs.

There will be a focused Q&A for the panel after they have the opportunity to give their 3-5 minute introductory remarks.

Initial Questions for the Panelists

What are you seeing in the market?
Is there job growth planned at your organization, if so, which areas? Your industry in general?
What make Massachusetts an attractive place to grow your business?
Are there obstacles to growth in Massachusetts? What can be done about them?
Are you expecting any State support?
Will the Stimulus Plan impact your organization’s / industry’s plans for growth?
Is the credit crunch impacting your growth?

Program Timing

7:15 am - 8:00 am Registration & Continental Breakfast
8:00 am - 9:15 am Program

Location: 39 Dalton Street, Boston, MA