Monthly Luncheon

Guest Speaker : Thomas P. Dee, president of Erie Canal Harbor Development Corporation.

Thomas P. Dee
President, ECHDC

Thomas P. Dee, president of Erie Canal Harbor Development Corporation, is responsible for advancing ECHDC’s mission of revitalizing Western New York’s waterfront.

Since Mr. Dee has taken the helm at ECHDC, Canalside and the surrounding district has flourished, establishing critical mass and a welcoming environment needed to maintain the momentum of Buffalo’s waterfront development. Over the past seven years, ECHDC has dramatically increased its public events at Canalside. Since 2009 it has seen a 4000% increase in events and offerings.  In addition to these accomplishments, private investment has been stimulated for the first time in generations along Buffalo’s waterfront. To date, over $350 million of private investment has been inspired by ECHDC’s progress.

Before joining ECHDC, Mr. Dee was a Principal at Cannon Design where he oversaw and was responsible for projects worldwide.

A native of Buffalo, Mr. Dee received a bachelor’s degree and an Executive Masters of Business Administration degree from the State University of New York at Buffalo. A member of the Leadership Buffalo Class of 2003, he also served on the Darwin Martin House and Cannon Design Board of Directors. 
 
Join us for a fun and informative look inside Buffalo's ongoing revitalization of the waterfront.
Mr. Dee will speak on where they  started, guiding principles, Canalside accomplishments, development synergy, and the financial payback.
 
Friday November, 18
noon (11:30 registration) 
includes: salad, hot entree, and dessert
Classics V Banquets
2425 Niagara Falls Blvd., Amherst

$20 members/$25 non members (includes soup, hot entree, dessert)

RSVP required by Nov 15