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Manhattan Borough President Announces Plan to Implement CUF Idea for Growing NYC's Innovation Economy
In his February 2010 State of the Borough Speech, Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer singled out CUF's 2009 report, "Building New York City's Innovation Economy" while outlining a plan to diversify the city's economy and spark new job growth in the tech sector. The Borough President embraced CUF's recommendation to create Innovation NYC," an intermediary for building bridges between universities and entrepreneurs, and unveiled the creation of a Presidents Council for Manhattan's Innovation Economy, made up of the presidents of the borough's leading scientific universities and research institutions.
In his February 2010 State of the Borough Speech, Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer singled out CUF's 2009 report, "Building New York City's Innovation Economy" while outlining a plan to diversify the city's economy and spark new job growth in the tech sector. The Borough President embraced CUF's recommendation to create Innovation NYC," an intermediary for building bridges between universities and entrepreneurs, and unveiled the creation of a Presidents Council for Manhattan's Innovation Economy, made up of the presidents of the borough's leading scientific universities and research institutions.
February 2010
Transcript of Addressing New Yorks Human Capital Gaps
This summer, CUF and the Community Service Society held two conferences about the citys long-term human capital needs: one about the evolving needs of the citys business community and the other about current skills gaps facing large segments of the citys population. Speakers included Matthew Goldstein, Seth Pinsky, Herb Pardes, Kathy Wylde, Ester Fuchs, Saru Jayaraman and Lisette Nieves.
This summer, CUF and the Community Service Society held two conferences about the citys long-term human capital needs: one about the evolving needs of the citys business community and the other about current skills gaps facing large segments of the citys population. Speakers included Matthew Goldstein, Seth Pinsky, Herb Pardes, Kathy Wylde, Ester Fuchs, Saru Jayaraman and Lisette Nieves.
August 2009
CUNY Chancellor Delivers Major Address at CUF/CSS Forum on NYC's Human Capital Needs
A forum presented by the Center for an Urban Future and the Community Service Society.
New York's Human Capital: The Next Generation
CUNY Chancellor Dr. Matthew Goldstein delivered a major address at this conference, which focused on the current and future human capital needs of New York City's business community. The full transcript of the conference, including Dr. Goldstein's remarks, is now available.
A forum presented by the Center for an Urban Future and the Community Service Society.
New York's Human Capital: The Next Generation
CUNY Chancellor Dr. Matthew Goldstein delivered a major address at this conference, which focused on the current and future human capital needs of New York City's business community. The full transcript of the conference, including Dr. Goldstein's remarks, is now available.
Transcript of A World of Opportunity: Should New York and Other Cities Look to Immigrant Entrepreneurs as a New Engine for Economic Growth?
The full transcript from the conference the Center co-sponsored with the Field Center for Entrepreneurship at Baruch College, which examined the impact immigrant entrepreneurs are having, the specific obstacles they face in starting and growing businesses and what policies local and national officials ought to undertake to support this under-appreciated part of the economy.
The full transcript from the conference the Center co-sponsored with the Field Center for Entrepreneurship at Baruch College, which examined the impact immigrant entrepreneurs are having, the specific obstacles they face in starting and growing businesses and what policies local and national officials ought to undertake to support this under-appreciated part of the economy.
Harnessing Brooklyn's Creative Capital: The Impact of Self-Employed Creative Professionals on the Borough's Economy
The full transcript from the Center and BEDC's March 5 forum which examined the size and scope of the self-employed creative sector in Brooklyn, the unique challenges facing these professionals and public and private sector strategies for supporting this part of the borough's economy. Panelists included Scott Adkins, Pauline Barfield, Sara Horowitz, and Michael Kelly.
The full transcript from the Center and BEDC's March 5 forum which examined the size and scope of the self-employed creative sector in Brooklyn, the unique challenges facing these professionals and public and private sector strategies for supporting this part of the borough's economy. Panelists included Scott Adkins, Pauline Barfield, Sara Horowitz, and Michael Kelly.
Transcript of Developing New York's New Workforce Conference
The full transcript from the conference the Center co-sponsored with the Business Council of New York State and SCAA, where business leaders, literacy experts and state officials agreed that expanding English-language instruction is increasingly important for the states economic competitiveness. Panelists included Manuel Rivera, NYS Deputy Secretary for Education; Kenneth Adams, president/CEO of The Business Council of New York State; and Chung-Wha Hong of The New York Immigration Coalition
The full transcript from the conference the Center co-sponsored with the Business Council of New York State and SCAA, where business leaders, literacy experts and state officials agreed that expanding English-language instruction is increasingly important for the states economic competitiveness. Panelists included Manuel Rivera, NYS Deputy Secretary for Education; Kenneth Adams, president/CEO of The Business Council of New York State; and Chung-Wha Hong of The New York Immigration Coalition
Transcript of Creative New York Conference
On April 4th, the Center for an Urban Future, the City of New York, the Rockefeller Foundation and the Partnership for New York City co-sponsored Creative New York, a conference at the Museum of Modern Art which brought together more than 200 leaders from New York's creative communities and government to discuss how to keep New York City at the forefront of the world's creative economy.
On April 4th, the Center for an Urban Future, the City of New York, the Rockefeller Foundation and the Partnership for New York City co-sponsored Creative New York, a conference at the Museum of Modern Art which brought together more than 200 leaders from New York's creative communities and government to discuss how to keep New York City at the forefront of the world's creative economy.
A Future for Working New Yorkers: Ideas for the Next Governor
The full transcript from the Center for an Urban Future and the Schuyler Center for Analysis and Advocacy's March 22nd forum on what state officials can do to restore the prospect of economic advancement for working poor families in New York. Panelists included former Rochester Mayor William A. Johnson, Jr., Jane Knitzer, Frank Mauro, Assembly Member Deborah Glick, and former State Senator John Dunne.
The full transcript from the Center for an Urban Future and the Schuyler Center for Analysis and Advocacy's March 22nd forum on what state officials can do to restore the prospect of economic advancement for working poor families in New York. Panelists included former Rochester Mayor William A. Johnson, Jr., Jane Knitzer, Frank Mauro, Assembly Member Deborah Glick, and former State Senator John Dunne.
The Race for Mayor 2005: Of Politics and Policy
The full transcript from the Center for an Urban Future's October 27, 2005 forum on major policy issues and their role in the 2005 mayoral campaign, co-sponsored with the Center for NYC Affairs and Regional Plan Association. Panelists included Lilliam Barrios-Paoli, Clara Hemphill, Evelyn Hernández, Ronnie Lowenstein, Lee Miringoff, Hank Sheinkopf and Bob Yaro, with Andrew White and CUF Director Jonathan Bowles serving as moderators.
The full transcript from the Center for an Urban Future's October 27, 2005 forum on major policy issues and their role in the 2005 mayoral campaign, co-sponsored with the Center for NYC Affairs and Regional Plan Association. Panelists included Lilliam Barrios-Paoli, Clara Hemphill, Evelyn Hernández, Ronnie Lowenstein, Lee Miringoff, Hank Sheinkopf and Bob Yaro, with Andrew White and CUF Director Jonathan Bowles serving as moderators.
Restoring Economic Opportunity for New York City's Working Poor Families
The full transcript from the Center's October 6, 2005 forum on economic advancement for New York's working poor families, co-sponsored with the United Way of NYC. Panelists included Diane Baillargeon, Lois Blades-Rosado, CUF Project Director David Jason Fischer, David Dyssegaard Kallick, and Dale Peterson, with Rae Linefsky serving as moderator.
The full transcript from the Center's October 6, 2005 forum on economic advancement for New York's working poor families, co-sponsored with the United Way of NYC. Panelists included Diane Baillargeon, Lois Blades-Rosado, CUF Project Director David Jason Fischer, David Dyssegaard Kallick, and Dale Peterson, with Rae Linefsky serving as moderator.
Planning for Growth: The Boroughs as an Engine for NYC's Future Economic Growth
This Center for an Urban Future forum, held on April 6, explored the potential for economic growth in New York City's outer boroughs and how decision makers in the private and public sectors could help tap into this potential.
This Center for an Urban Future forum, held on April 6, explored the potential for economic growth in New York City's outer boroughs and how decision makers in the private and public sectors could help tap into this potential.
April 2005
Planning for Economic Growth: Tapping the Economic Vitality of NYC Neighborhoods
The full transcript from the Center's March 17, 2005 forum on how to invigorate neighborhood economies across New York City. Panelists included Comptroller William Thompson, Etu Evans, Lisa Fortunato, Nigel Pearce, and Brian Singer.
The full transcript from the Center's March 17, 2005 forum on how to invigorate neighborhood economies across New York City. Panelists included Comptroller William Thompson, Etu Evans, Lisa Fortunato, Nigel Pearce, and Brian Singer.
March 2005
Planning for Economic Growth: The Bush Administration and the Future of Small Business Development in New York
The full transcript from the Center's February 15, 2005 forum on the impact of recent cutbacks to federal small business and community development programs in New York. Panelists included Council Member Eric Gioia, Fred Hochberg, Michael Pappas, Madeline Marquez and Fred Teng.
The full transcript from the Center's February 15, 2005 forum on the impact of recent cutbacks to federal small business and community development programs in New York. Panelists included Council Member Eric Gioia, Fred Hochberg, Michael Pappas, Madeline Marquez and Fred Teng.
March 2005
Restarting NYCs Economic Engine: Tapping the Economic Potential of the Citys Academic Research Institutions
On April 29, 2004, CUF research director Jonathan Bowles moderated this panel discussion at New School University on how to better leverage the city's research and academic establishments into economic growth.
On April 29, 2004, CUF research director Jonathan Bowles moderated this panel discussion at New School University on how to better leverage the city's research and academic establishments into economic growth.
May 2004
Restarting NYCs Economic Engine: Tapping the Economic Potential of the Citys Immigrant Entrepreneurs
On March 11, 2004, CUF research director Jonathan Bowles moderated this panel discussion at New School University on the potential of immigrant entrepreneurs for New York City's economy.
On March 11, 2004, CUF research director Jonathan Bowles moderated this panel discussion at New School University on the potential of immigrant entrepreneurs for New York City's economy.
March 2004
New York's Economic Future: A Strategic Discussion About How to Grow the City's Economy
In a follow-up to the Center's Engine Failure report on economic development challenges facing New York City, five esteemed panelists joined CUF research director and report author Jonathan Bowles on January 20, 2004 to discuss economic growth strategies for the city.
In a follow-up to the Center's Engine Failure report on economic development challenges facing New York City, five esteemed panelists joined CUF research director and report author Jonathan Bowles on January 20, 2004 to discuss economic growth strategies for the city.
January 2004
Rezoning New York's Industrial Waterfronts: Job Displacement or an Opportunity to Solve the Housing Crisis?
CUF Research Director Jonathan Bowles moderated this panel discussion on rezoning the city's industrial waterfronts, co-sponsored by the Center for New York City Affairs at New School University.
CUF Research Director Jonathan Bowles moderated this panel discussion on rezoning the city's industrial waterfronts, co-sponsored by the Center for New York City Affairs at New School University.
March 2003
The Future of Retail
Sponsored by City Councilmember Alan Gerson, Pace University's Center for Downtown New York and the Center for an Urban Future, this panel discussion addressed the prospects of retail development in downtown Manhattan.
Sponsored by City Councilmember Alan Gerson, Pace University's Center for Downtown New York and the Center for an Urban Future, this panel discussion addressed the prospects of retail development in downtown Manhattan.
January 2003
Summit on the Future of Workforce Development in New York City
Speeches, panel discussion and group recommendations from the New York Workforce Summit, presented by the Center for an Urban Future, Workforce Strategy Center, and New York City Workforce Development Funders Group
Speeches, panel discussion and group recommendations from the New York Workforce Summit, presented by the Center for an Urban Future, Workforce Strategy Center, and New York City Workforce Development Funders Group
December 2002
Remarks of Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino--New York City Workforce Summit
Boston Mayor Tom Menino was the keynote speaker at the recent New York City Workforce Summit, co-sponsored by the Center for an Urban Future
Boston Mayor Tom Menino was the keynote speaker at the recent New York City Workforce Summit, co-sponsored by the Center for an Urban Future
December 2002
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