RI Next Generation Program & Reception-Sept. 30

The inaugural Rhode Island Next Generation Program & Reception will be held on September 30, at the Providence Piers, 200 Allens Ave. The program is entitled "Retail in Rhode Island: The Economic and Industry Perspective". The keynote speaker is Edward Mazze, a professor of Business Administration at the University of Rhode Island, member of the board of directors of public corporations including Washington Trust Bancorp, and author and speaker on various business topics, will present his thoughts on "Retailing and the Rhode Island Economy". Following Mazze's analysis, Syed Husain, director of corporate acquisitions and real estate for CVS Caremark Corp., will share his perspective on the state of retail real estate in Rhode Island and CVS' experiences in its hometown and nationally. The Rhode Island Next Generation Committee is comprised of: Deb DiMeo, ICSC Rhode Island Next Generation Program Planning Committee co-chair, The Wilder Companies; David Steinberg, SCLS, ICSC Rhode Island Next Generation Program Planning Committee co-chair, Carpionato Properties; Steven Fiedler, Taco Bell Corp.; Janine Forte; Michael Grilo, Picerne Real Estate Group; Steven Hardy, MG Commercial; David Lucivero, Hayes & Sherry Ltd.; William Mack, Integrated Builders, Inc.; John Pariseault, Esq., Hinckley, Allen & Snyder LLP; and Matthew Sluter, LEED AP, New England Construction Co. To register contact Priscilla Martillo at pmartillo@icsc.org For more information visit http://www.icsc.org/apps/meeting_display.php?meeting=2010N68.