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Spring 2012 Pleasantville Executive in Residence Event

Dr. Marsha Gordon, president/CEO of Business Council of Westchester, visited Pace's Pleasantville campus on April 10, 2012.

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    Lubin B-School@LubinBSchool
    We're about to get started here in Pleasantville. Great turnout! #LubinEIR
    Tue, Apr 10 2012 07:11:30
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    Lubin B-School@LubinBSchool
    Associate Dean Aglietti is now introducing Dr. Marsha Gordon, considered the top authority on business development in Westchester. #LubinEIR
    Tue, Apr 10 2012 07:15:57
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    Lubin B-School@LubinBSchool
    Dr. Gordon: It's important to talk to students abt. economic development because it's about jobs and where the jobs are. #LubinEIR
    Tue, Apr 10 2012 07:19:00
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    Dr. Gordon: Economic development is about students' future. #LubinEIR
    Tue, Apr 10 2012 07:19:13
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    Dr. Gordon: Students can work with members of the community to have a lot of influence. #LubinEIR
    Tue, Apr 10 2012 07:20:20
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    Lubin B-School@LubinBSchool
    Dr. Gordon: 121,000 businesses in Westchester Co., high percentage of population with degrees; New York's intellectual capital. #LubinEIR
    Tue, Apr 10 2012 07:22:54
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    Lubin B-School@LubinBSchool
    Dr. Gordon discussing the business environment in New York. Is NY State business friendly? #LubinEIR
    Tue, Apr 10 2012 07:23:51
  8. Here's the scene in Pleasantville with Dr. Gordon: yfrog.com/g05d8ccj #LubinEIR
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    Tue, Apr 10 2012 07:28:03
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    Lubin B-School@LubinBSchool
    Dr. Gordon: many Wall St. execs live in Westchester, so what happens there affects the local region. #LubinEIR
    Tue, Apr 10 2012 07:25:02
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    Lubin B-School@LubinBSchool
    Dr. Gordon: future strong industries in Westchester Co. include biotech, healthcare, hospitality, and IT. #LubinEIR
    Tue, Apr 10 2012 07:29:12
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    Lubin B-School@LubinBSchool
    Dr. Gordon: "tremendous accomplishment" in economic accomplishments in recent years--1200 jobs created. #LubinEIR
    Tue, Apr 10 2012 07:31:52
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    Lubin B-School@LubinBSchool
    Dr. Gordon: clustered development is advantageous, allows similar companies to share resources. #LubinEIR
    Tue, Apr 10 2012 07:33:20
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    Lubin B-School@LubinBSchool
    Dr. Gordon discusses Hudson Valley Food & Beverage Alliance and their importance in attracting business. #LubinEIR
    Tue, Apr 10 2012 07:35:26
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    Lubin B-School@LubinBSchool
    Dr. Gordon: 2012 predictions include tremendous opportunity in small businesses as major employers continue to consolidate. #LubinEIR
    Tue, Apr 10 2012 07:36:30
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    Lubin B-School@LubinBSchool
    Dr. Gordon discusses Westchester Coalition for Business Development. Their focus: how to get businesses to come here? #LubinEIR
    Tue, Apr 10 2012 07:38:17
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    Lubin B-School@LubinBSchool
    Dr. Gordon: important for attracting business: Infrastructure, workforce & its education, available real estate, quality of life. #LubinEIR
    Tue, Apr 10 2012 07:38:56
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    Lubin B-School@LubinBSchool
    Dr. Gordon outlines legislative goals to create a more business-friendly environment, i.e. research tax credits. #LubinEIR
    Tue, Apr 10 2012 07:40:18
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    Lubin B-School@LubinBSchool
    Dr. Gordon: Hudson Valley is a mobile workforce, so partnering with nearby areas on education issues is key. #LubinEIR
    Tue, Apr 10 2012 07:42:45
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    Lubin B-School@LubinBSchool
    Dr. Gordon mentions the creation of an internship clearinghouse, helping businesses create internships. Good for #Lubin students! #LubinEIR
    Tue, Apr 10 2012 07:44:08
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    Lubin B-School@LubinBSchool
    Dr. Gordon: work on the Tappan Zee bridge and other infrastructure work important for Hudson Valley's economic development. #LubinEIR
    Tue, Apr 10 2012 07:46:58
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    Lubin B-School@LubinBSchool
    Dr. Gordon working to develop more links between colleges and businesses, communicate more about culture and entertainment. #LubinEIR
    Tue, Apr 10 2012 07:47:26
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    Lubin B-School@LubinBSchool
    Dr. Gordon: "If it sounds like I'm a salesperson for Westchester County, I am." #LubinEIR
    Tue, Apr 10 2012 07:48:12
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    Lubin B-School@LubinBSchool
    Dr. Gordon working to keep ppl under 35 in Westchester, who want to stay as long as opportunities exist. #LubinEIR
    Tue, Apr 10 2012 07:50:34
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    Lubin B-School@LubinBSchool
    Dr. Gordon: "Yes, you do SWOT analysis when you're out of school." #LubinEIR
    Tue, Apr 10 2012 07:52:29
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    Lubin B-School@LubinBSchool
    Dr. Gordon: one goal is to make region more attractive to young people--"That's you" #PaceU students. #LubinEIR
    Tue, Apr 10 2012 07:56:34

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