BY PATTERN FOR PROGRESS PRESIDENT
Jonathan Drapkin discusses technology, transportation, housing and taxes
LAKE KATRINE, N.Y. (APRIL 17, 2008) Jonathan Drapkin, president and CEO of the Pattern for Progress, will discuss a wide range of economic development issues facing the region during a breakfast meeting on Wednesday April 23, 2008 at the Hudson Valley Center for Innovation.
The talk is a part of HVCFI's monthly Entrepreneurs Breakfast Series held at 703 Grant Avenue in Lake Katrine from 8:00-10:00 a.m. A $10 donation is suggested for those who RSVP and $15 who do not reserve a spot. Those interested in attending should respond no later than April 21, 2008 by sending an Email to specialevents@hvcfi.com or calling 845-943-5660.
Mr. Drapkin will discuss balancing growth with conservation at a time when the local, state and national economy are uncertain. "We are facing a multitude of critical and complex issues from growth at Stewart Airport to attempts to control growth near Bellaeyre Mountain," said Drapkin, whose organization has tracked growth in the Hudson Valley for nearly 45 years.
"The population is aging and the middle class is moving out. Technology companies play an important role in the region's ability to survive and thrive," said Drapkin.
The timing could not be more perfect for Jonathan to speak at the Center for Innovation, said Les Neumann, managing director of the Hudson Valley Center for Innovation. "Jonathan sees and understands the assets and liabilities of the seven individual counties Patter for Progress serves," said Neumann.
Drapkin believes the successful stewardship of the region can be found by developing a regional vision for transportation, healthcare, education, training and housing.
HVCFI's Breakfast Series will be webcast to the economic development and technology satellite office located at the Sullivan County Community College.
ABOUT PATTERN FOR PROGRESS:
Pattern for Progress is a not-for-profit policy, planning, advocacy and research organization dedicated to preserving and enhancing the quality of life for Hudson Valley residents through regional solutions. Founded in 1965 by business, academic and civic leaders, and based in Newburgh, NY, Pattern serves nine counties: Columbia, Dutchess, Greene, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster and Westchester. On the web: www.pattern-for-progress.org
ABOUT HUDSON VALLEY CENTER FOR INNOVATION:
The Hudson Valley Center for Innovation, Inc. (HVCFI) is a not-for-profit corporation formed to foster the growth and development of emerging high value business and technology development firms, and the creation of high-value jobs throughout the Hudson Valley region of New York State through the implementation, and enhancement of the cost-effective business incubation model. Go to: www.hvcfi.com
