From Passion to Profit
Wed., Jan 25
From Passion to Profit, A Free Event for Students and Faculty
On Wednesday, Jan. 25, from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., the Hamden Chamber of Commerce and Southern Connecticut State University will co-present the first in a leadership series of conversations with business visionaries. Mike Katz (right), '66, owner/operator of Planet Fitness, will be interviewed by journalist and former WTNH anchor, Ted Koppy in the Grand Ballroom of the Michael J. Adanti Student Center at Southern. An informal lunch will be served.
Katz is most famous for his appearance with Arnold Schwarzenegger in the 1977 bodybuilding documentary film Pumping Iron. Katz also qualified for the 1976 Mr. Olympia, placing fourth in the heavyweight division, and served as a professional football player with the New York Jets.
This is a great event for business, exercise science, and education students and faculty. Students and faculty are free, but if possible, please call Nancy Dudchik at the Hamden Chamber ahead of time to reserve seating: 203-288-6431. Admission for all others, $10.
