A Building a Better Commonwealth Forum
TUESDAY, JUNE 7 • 4 PM – 6 PM
The Paramount Center • 559 Washington Street, Boston
Generate ideas and inject vitality with an open exchange on one of the Commonwealth’s
critical issues: acquiring and retaining top talent. Be part of this dynamic event,
which will include remarks by Governor Deval Patrick.

Featured Participants:
Scott Kirsner
Innovation Columnist
The Boston Globe
Diane Hessan
President & CEO
Communispace
Paul English
Cofounder & CTO
KAYAK
Nadira Hira
Award-winning writer
& Gen Y Expert
Lisa Kelly-Croswell
Senior Vice President, Human Resources
Vertex
Trish Karter
Co-Founder, Chief DEER, Chairperson Emeritus
Dancing Deer Baking Company
Event Details
Networking Event • 3:30 pm – 4 pm
Arrive. Relax. Connect.
Program & Panel Discussion • 4 pm – 6 pm
Generate ideas. Create a vision.
Cocktail Reception • 6 pm – 7 pm
Continue the conversation.