The City of Oakland believes in the work and the approach of the Initiative for a Competitive Inner City and we support the annual Inner City 100 Symposium as a great asset to showcase the importance of inner cities like Oakland’s. Read More

In the 21st century, it’s become ever so clear that cities are the vanguard of America’s economy. Read More

It’s no secret that the jobs market is improving and while it’s not back to pre-recession levels, it’s significant enough for employees to begin changing jobs and for employers to reconsider their current employee retention strategies. Read More

Gentrification signifies displacement of the poor, mostly people of color. “Gentrification” is a word that urban politicians do not like and try hard not to use. Read More

In an effort to support entrepreneurship, cities everywhere are investing in business incubators. Read More