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<P>For years you came to know <STRONG>George Zimmer</STRONG> as the dapper gentleman with the gravelly voice in the TV commercial claiming, Youll like the way you look. I guarantee it, in one of his suits from the Mens Wearhouse. But two years ago, Zimmer was unceremoniously fired from the company he founded after a fight with his board. Zimmer had built the company into a $2 billion behemoth over the course of 40 years.</P>
<P>Today, Zimmer is back and doing what he does best working with quality garments at an affordable price. His new ventures are <A HREF="http://www.ztailors.com" TARGET="_blank" REL="nofollow">zTailors</A> and <A HREF="http://www.generationtux.com" TARGET="_blank" REL="nofollow">Generation Tux</A>. <STRONG>zTailors</STRONG> is a network of tailors who come to ones office or residence to make on-site adjustments to their suits. And <STRONG>Generation Tux</STRONG> is a recently launched tuxedo rental business.</P>
<P>Zimmer has poured millions of his own money into the new ventures.</P>
<P>Were looking to evolve the tuxedo rental business, Zimmer told Forbes recently. Most tuxedos are rented by going into a retail store three different times. By putting it online we think were making it much more convenient for our customer.</P>
<P>Zimmer faces myriad challenges in his new ventures, not to mention stiff competition from his former company and other retailers.</P>
<P>Yet he is taking them on with the same zest he has showcased in the Mens Wearhouse commercials. Part of the value proposition, of course, is Zimmers own name, which is front and center on the companies Web sites.</P>
<P>Zimmer will join the HBS Club of NY to discuss his new businesses, conscious capitalism, the state of retail and the challenges he faces in scaling the two businesses. Join us for what is sure to be an exciting conversation.</P>
<P><STRONG>Speaker Biography:</STRONG></P>
<P><STRONG>George Zimmer</STRONG> is one of Americas most iconic business leaders, and one of the early pioneers of <A HREF="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conscious_business" TARGET="_blank" REL="nofollow">Conscious Capitalisms</A> stakeholder model. As an entrepreneur and business leader, George has always been passionate about challenging the establishment and pushing business ideology to find win-win-win scenarios for customers, employees, and communities.</P>
<P>In June 2015, George launched <A HREF="https://www.ztailors.com/" TARGET="_blank" REL="nofollow">zTailors</A>, once again revolutionizing the apparel industry with an idea that delivers the time-honored craft of tailoring directly to the consumer for a remarkable, and highly personalized customer experience. By using technology to assemble a network of master tailors, and introduce them to new customers, Georges vision for a high tech, high touch experience is now available for all.</P>
<P>In September 2015, George launched <A HREF="http://www.generationtux.com" TARGET="_blank" REL="nofollow">Generation Tux</A>, a complete reinvention of the tuxedo rental experience. As Founder, Chairman, CEO, and Honorary Tailor of his former company for over 40 years, George helped tens of millions of young men find a tuxedo rental for their special occasion. He understands the intense responsibility that comes with delivering well-fitting tuxedos and suits to an entire wedding party, or to a young man on his prom night. But George believes every aspect of this hallmark experience can be drastically improved. Starting with the elimination of multiple store visits, <STRONG>Generation Tux</STRONG> is the ultimate high tech, high touch clothing rental experience for the next generation.</P>
<P><STRONG>Moderator Biography:</STRONG></P>
<P><STRONG>Courtney Reagan</STRONG> is CNBCs Retail Reporter. In 2011, Reagan was named general assignment reporter for CNBC's Business Day programming. She also contributes to NBCs <EM>Today</EM>, <EM>NBC Nightly News</EM> and <EM>Nightly Business Report</EM> on public television. Reagan also regularly contributes to CNBC.com.</P>
<P>Reagan holds bachelor's degrees from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, and an MBA with distinction from NYU.</P>
<P><STRONG>Wednesday, October 7, 2015</STRONG></P>
<P><STRONG>Time:</STRONG> 6:30 - 8:30pm<BR>6:30 to 7:00 - Registration & cocktails<BR>7:00 to 8:00 - Discussion<BR>8:00 to 8:15 - Audience Q&A</P>
<P><STRONG>Venue:</STRONG> Conference Center, 130 E. 59th St., NY</P>
<P><STRONG>Price:</STRONG><BR>$20/Member<BR>$20/Member guest (limit two)<BR>$35/Non-member alumni<BR>$50/Non-alumni<BR><EM>No refunds will be given. Program is off the record.</EM></P>
<P><STRONG>Organizer:</STRONG> Barrie Moskowitz</P>
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