David Lehman, DECD Commissioner - TechHub Fireside Chat Series

575 Pacific Street,Stamford CT 06902

20 April, 2022

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Join DECD Commissioner David Lehman and Stamford's Dir. of Economic Development Loren Nadres for a discussion on workforce and innovation! TechHub Executive Fireside SeriesJoin TechHub by the Stamford Partnership for an intimate fireside chat with David Lehman, Commissioner Connecticut's Department of Economic Development (DECD) under Governor Ned Lamont. David will share his thoughts on innovation, entrepreneurship, tech, and workforce development for the State and Stamford! Loren Nadres, Director of Economic Development and Mayor’s Cabinet Member for the City of Stamford will moderate! The fireside chat portion will be pre- and proceeded by fun networking and refreshments. Your ticket includes event admission, refreshments, and a drink ticket (ages 21+). AGENDA Doors open @ 6:00pmFireside Chat @ 6:45 - 7:30pmNetworking and Socializing @ 7:30pm and beyond!Thank you to our TechHub program sponsors: StamfordNext, CT Next, UCONN, Half Full Brewery, and CSCU. To make our event accessible to our broad community, we offer both a paid and free, needs-based ticket. All responses are confidential , and we appreciate your support! About David Lehman David Lehman serves as the Commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD), the state agency that oversees a wide range of programs promoting business growth, brownfield redevelopment, the arts, historic preservation and tourism. David also serves as the Governor’s Senior Economic Advisor. He is hard at work at creating an innovative public-private partnership between DECD and AdvanceCT (formerly CERC) that will provide a new economic development delivery model for our state. David’s business development priorities include helping build our urban centers into engines of growth, furthering the state’s innovation and entrepreneurial ecosystems, and strengthening the state’s workforce pipelines. Prior to joining DECD, David worked in the financial services industry. Most recently he was Global Head of Real Estate Finance for the Investment Banking Division of Goldman Sachs, where he worked for 15 years. About Loren Nadres Loren Nadres has over 15 years of experience in international and inclusive economic development, innovation and entrepreneurship, of which over 10 years are at leading global institutions such as the World Bank, International Finance Corporation (IFC) and United Nations. She has also worked at a startup tech company and an international development consulting firm. Loren has traveled to nearly 80 countries, survived triathlons, and climbed Mt. Everest Base Camp. Currently, Loren is Director of Economic Development and Mayor’s Cabinet Member for the City of Stamford, Connecticut. In her role, she leads, directs and manages all key initiatives and programs of the City’s Office of Economic Development in coordination with City departments, boards and agencies, business community, community partner organizations, and regional, state and federal agencies. Furthermore, she develops, implements and coordinates the City’s overall economic development strategy including on key innovation growth sectors, business retention, and business attractions. Loren is the envoy and representative of the Mayor on economic development and business related matters at the city, regional, state, and federal level.