NASDAQ CEO to give Commencement Address at Simon's Rock College

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Robert Greifeld is President and Chief Executive Officer of The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc.
Simon's Rock College of Bard is pleased to announce that Robert Greifeld will deliver the keynote address at the 38th Commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 19. Mr. Greifeld is President and Chief Executive Officer of The NASDAQ Stock Market, Inc., the nation's premier equities market. Greifeld has a 20-year history of leadership in business and technology and created one of the first electronic stock order matching systems. Since his appointment at NASDAQ in 2003, Greifeld has been an outspoken advocate for efficient capital markets, pursuing effective regulation and working to ensure that the U.S. market continues to support business growth and innovation. Under Greifeld’s leadership, NASDAQ was cited by The Wall Street Journal as the top performing stock in the United States in 2005. NASDAQ has maintained 10 consecutive quarters of growth and has had its most successful financial performance in its 36-year history. Greifeld holds a Masters in Business Administration from New York University’s Stern School of Business and a B.A. in English from Iona College. His graduate school thesis was on the operation of NASDAQ. Mr. Greifeld is a past member of the Board of Trustees of Iona College and his wife Julia is a current member of the Board of Trustees of The Darrow School. Bob and Julia Greifeld share a core belief in the transformative power of education. Greifeld is also Chairman of the USA Track & Field Foundation. He is a board member of the Partnership for New York City, an organization devoted to enhancing the local economy. In a statement released on May 2 Greifeld said, "It is an honor to be speaking at such a distinctive institution that is setting a national agenda in education." Simon’s Rock College’s Provost Mary B. Marcy remarked that "Robert Greifeld's leadership on an international stage and his personal understanding of this institution through his son, Greg's experience as a Simon's Rock student make him an ideal commencement speaker. The graduates and the community are looking forward to his remarks." Mr. Greifeld will address the graduating class of 2007, their families and guests, as well as Simon's Rock faculty, staff, and community members from the Berkshire region. The ceremonies are open to the public and will take place on the Daniel Arts Center Lawn on the campus of Simon’s Rock College. 84 Alford Road in Great Barrington.
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Pittsfield Affordable Housing Initiatives Shine Light, Hope

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff

Housing Secretary Edward Augustus cuts the ribbon at The First on Thursday with housing officials and Mayor Peter Marchetti, state Sen. Paul Mark and state Rep. Tricia Farley-Bouvier.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The holidays are here and several community members are celebrating it with the opening of two affordable housing initiatives. 
 
"This is a day to celebrate," Hearthway CEO Eileen Peltier said during the ribbon-cutting on Thursday. 
 
The celebration was for nearly 40 supportive permanent housing units; nine at "The First" located within the Zion Lutheran Church, and 28 on West Housatonic Street. A ceremony was held in the new Housing Resource Center on First Street, which was funded by the American Rescue Plan Act. 
 
The apartments will be leased out by Hearthway, with ServiceNet as a partner. 
 
Prior to the ribbon-cutting, public officials and community resource personnel were able to tour the two new permanent supported housing projects — West Housatonic Apartments and The First Street Apartments and Housing Resource Center
 
The First Street location has nine studio apartments that are about 300 square feet and has a large community center. The West Housatonic Street location will have 28 studio units that range between 300 to 350 square feet. All units can be adapted to be ADA accessible. 
 
The West Housatonic location is still under construction with the hope to have it completed by the middle of January, said Chris Wilett, Hearthway development associate.
 
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