Detroit’s story is well-known. It was once the wealthiest city in the world, per capita, but after the loss of auto manufacturing, the economy spiraled downward. Read More

Objective: Traditionally, “anchor institutions” have been thought of as hospitals and universities. ICIC believes that definition should be expanded to include other important economic organizations, such as sports team franchises, major corporate entities and cultural institutions. This case study highlights the potential economic impact of a cultural institution on a local, ... Read More

In response to new state legislation that established new programs to assist historically underutilized businesses (HUB) access new contracting opportunities, the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center – one of the nation’s top cancer hospitals – launched an aggressive effort to increase procurement dollars with HUBs. Read More