Event - April 2005
The Boroughs as an Engine for NYC’s Future Economic GrowthThis 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.
Event - March 2005
Tapping the Economic Vitality of NYC NeighborhoodsThe 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.
Event - March 2005
The Bush Administration and the Future of Small Business Development in New YorkThe 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.
Event - May 2004
Restarting NYC’s Economic Engine: Tapping Economic Potential of the Academic Research InstitutionsOn 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.
Event - March 2004
Restarting NYCs Economic Engine: Tapping the Economic Potential of City’s Immigrant EntrepreneursOn 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.
Event - January 2004
New York’s Economic Future: A Strategic Discussion About How to Grow the City’s EconomyIn 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.
Event - March 2003
Rezoning New York’s Industrial WaterfrontsCUF 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.
Event - January 2003
The Future of RetailSponsored 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.
Event - December 2002
Summit on the Future of Workforce Development in New York CitySpeeches, 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
Event - December 2002
Remarks of Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino—New York City Workforce SummitBoston Mayor Tom Menino was the keynote speaker at the recent New York City Workforce Summit, co-sponsored by the Center for an Urban Future
Event - November 2002
The Future of Arts & Culture and Economic DevelopmentFeatured speakers from the Center's recent conference on Arts & Culture and Economic Development
Event - November 2001
Retain, Rebuild and Revitalize: Planning Strategies for Manhattan and New Yorks EconomyA panel of experts discusses possibilities and priorities for New York City as it begins the work of rebuilding downtown after the Sept. 11 terrorist attack.
Event - October 2001
Economic Development After The World Trade Center Disaster: Next Steps for New Yorks EconomyLeslie Eaton of the New York Times moderates a panel discussion on how New York City should pursue economic development after the September 11 attack.
Event - February 2000
Will the Boom Bust: Building a Broader Base for the New EconomyKEYNOTE ADDRESS: H. CARL McCALL
Event - September 1999
The CUNY Job Engine: The City University and Local Economic RenewalFour experts tell the Center how they would run the higher education system if they had all the money in the world.
