Event - August 2009
New York’s Human Capital GapsThis 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.
Event - July 2009
NYC’s Human Capital NeedsCUNY 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.
Event - November 2008
Should New York and Other Cities Look to Immigrant Entrepreneurs as a New Engine for Economic GrowthThe 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.
Event - May 2008
Harnessing Brooklyn’s Creative CapitalThe 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.
Event - November 2007
Developing New York’s New Workforce ConferenceThe 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
Event - April 2006
Transcript of Creative New York ConferenceOn 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.
Event - March 2006
A Future for Working New Yorkers: Ideas for the Next GovernorThe 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.
Event - November 2005
The Race for Mayor 2005: Of Politics and PolicyThe 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.
Event - November 2005
Restoring Economic Opportunity for New York City’s Working Poor FamiliesThe 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.
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
