School of Business - Speaker Series


Panelists Discuss Impact of Economy and Stimulus Plan (April 2009) - See photos

The Department of Economics in the School of Business at Bridgewater State College (BSC) hosted its quarterly Business Speaker Series Event on April 17 in the Moakley Auditorium at BSC. The Panelist Discussion focused on the current economic situation and the effect the Economic Stimulus Package will have on the local economy, and its impact on BSC directly.The event, which was sponsored by the Center for Entrepreneurship Studies (CES) at BSC, was hosted by the Department of Economics and moderated by Dr. Michael Jones, Assistant Professor of Economics. The panelists and topics included:

  • Daniel McCarthy; Vice President in Charge of Institutional Business Development for the Midwest for Eaton Vance Management – who provided an explanation of how this economic downturn occurred and whether President Obama’s “team” is on the right track for repairing the economy
  • Tom Caron (Alumni); President and CEO at Bank of Easton – who clarified whether real estate prices found a bottom to the market and whether the banking and/or real estate industry are seeing any results from the stimulus package (in terms of mortgages/loans being issued again)
  • Adrienne Kravitz (Alumni); Owner Capital Realty Partners, Owner Kravitz Cranberries/ AKCM Cranberries, Partner MCG Partners, and Vice President Right Management Consultants – who provided an account of how the current state of the economy is affecting her businesses personally as well as how she advises her clients to prosper in this kind of economy
  • Janet Gumbris; Director of the Financial Aid Department, Bridgewater State College – who provided a description of the effect the economy is having on BSC enrollment and financial aid, and discussed what changes/adjustments BSC is making as a result.
The panel discussion also included a variety of “rapid response” questions for panelists relating to economic and energy policies, the job market and the health care system, to name a few.

Michael Draper, CIO, Network World Magazine (November 2008)

The School of Business and the Society for Information Management co-sponsored a breakfast event for students interested in careers in information management.  BSC graduate Michael Draper is responsible for leading Network World's operations, information technology and corporate services functions. Draper has over 20 years experience in the technology industry, including experience in product development, technology management and professional services in both domestic and international settings. Prior to joining Network World, Draper worked in various strategic capacities at Olivetti, Stream International and Honeywell.

Vicki Donlan, Author, Her Turn: Why it's time for women to lead in America (September 2008)

Author Vicki Donlan spoke to a large audience of students, faculty, administrators, and staff at the September Business Breakfast Series.  Ms. Donlan is the founder and former publisher of Women's Business Boston, a 25,000 controlled-circulation newspaper devoted to women in businesses in Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island. She is a regular guest discussing women's business issues on New England Cable News' Business Day.

Lisa DiTullio, Director, Project Management Office, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care (January 2008)

Lisa DiDullio, Director of the Project Management Office, at Boston-based Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, spoke to a group of students, faculty, administrators, and community members at the January 29 Business Breakfast Series.  Ms. DiTullio is author of the book, Simple Solutions: How "Enterprise Project Management" Supported Harvard Pilgrim Health Care's Journey from Near Collapse to #1. 

James Dunphy '89, President and CEO, Hampshire First Bank (March 2007)

James Dunphy, accounting graduate of the class of 1989, spoke to an audience with large representation of today's accounting students.  Mr. Dunphy, first president and CEO of the community bank, Hampshire First Bank, spoke to students about the foundation he developed at BSC.  He also credited his parents, who were in attendance, for instilling a work ethic that has drawn the attention of his superiors at every stage of his career.  After his remarks, he took questions from the audience about current events in banking.

David Oreck, Founder and Chairman, Oreck Corporation (February 2007)

Legendary Entrepreneur David Oreck Shares Wisdom with BSC School of Business

David Oreck, a man synonymous with the vacuum cleaner empire that bears his name, was a very special guest of the School of Business and shared some of the secrets behind his success with students, faculty and members of the local community. A sampling of Mr. Oreck’s pearls of wisdom are included in this episode of bPod-Lite (mp3). Click here if you’d like to listen to his entire address (mp3).
 

 

Tom Kiley, President and CEO, Northeast Gas Association (April 2006)

Regional Energy Expert Discusses New England Supply & Demand

Tom Kiley, president and CEO of the Northeast Gas Association (NGA), has been studying the changing energy world of New England for decades. As the head of a regional trade association representing natural gas distribution and transmission companies, liquefied natural gas importers, manufacturers and suppliers to the industry, Mr. Kiley is keenly aware of the growing challenges and complex dynamics involved with linking supply to demand.

Speaking as a featured guest of the college's School of Business breakfast series, however, Kiley noted that one fact was undeniable: Energy consumption will continue to soar for the foreseeable future.

Tom Kiley, president and CEO of the Northeast Gas Association (NGA), has been studying the changing energy world of New England for decades. As the head of a regional trade association representing natural gas distribution and transmission companies, liquefied natural gas importers, manufacturers and suppliers to the industry, Mr. Kiley is keenly aware of the growing challenges and complex dynamics involved with linking supply to demand.

Speaking as a featured guest of the college's School of Business breakfast series, however, Kiley noted that one fact was undeniable: Energy consumption will continue to soar for the foreseeable future.

 

 

Bob Good '71, Founder & CEO, Good Leads (March 2006)

http://www.bridgew.edu/bridtoday/2006/mar/bobgood.cfm

The third installment of Bridgewater State College’s School of Business Breakfast Series delivered a potent combination of information and inspiration as Bob Good, ’71, told attendees about his life, accomplishments and keys to success.

Mr. Good has 25 years of experience in sales, marketing and management, including his work for Fortune 500 companies. He is founder and CEO of Good Leads of Salem, N.H., a business that connects companies with customers in the U.S. and abroad.

 

 

Last Modified: April 27, 2009