The Western Massachusetts Developers Conference is a regional conference aimed at connecting leaders, realtors, site selectors, economic development organizations, and others interested in learning about the exciting development opportunities of this region.
The Conference will highlight Western Massachusetts as an exceptional place to invest, start, and grow businesses.
Agenda for the Day *
8:00am – 9:00am: Registration & Networking Breakfast (concourse)
Vendor & Municipality tables available all day
9:00am – 11:00am: Morning Session (Center Court)
Good morning from Emcee George Arwady
Welcome Remarks by Mayor Sarno
Western MA Value Proposition by George Arwady
Mini-Panels:
1) Entrepreneurship & Innovation: Paul Silva & Delcie Bean
2) The Regions Educational Assets: Dr. Carol Leary
3) Logistics in the Valley: Linda Dunlavy and Tim Brennan
4) Coming Attractions:
- MGM – Mike Mathis
- CNR Changchun Rail Vehicles Company – site selector Mike DiGiano
11:00am – 11:15am: Break
Please visit the vendor & municipality tables
11:15am – 12:15pm: CEO Panel (Auditorium)
Introduced and moderated by MassMutual – Nick Fyntrilakis
Smith & Wesson – Dan Fontaine, Plant Manager
Liberty Mutual - Susan Renee Johnson
Hit Point – Paul Hake
Menck Windows – Todd Bachelder
12:15pm – 12:30pm: Break
Please visit the vendor & municipality tables
12:30pm – 2:00pm: Lunch & Keynote Speaker (Center Court)
Introduced by Maura McCaffrey of Health New England
Keynote Luncheon Speaker: Roger W. Crandall, Chairman, President & CEO, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co.
2:00pm – 2:15pm: Break
Please visit the vendor & municipality tables
2:15pm – 4:15pm: Tours
Vendor & municipality tables available
4:30pm: Reception (Center Court) presented by Springfield Business Improvement District and Valley Venture Mentors
* Agenda is subject to change.
Registration is currently closed.