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Federal Transportation Bill Has Implications for Cities
The newly authorized federal transportation bill, Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (“FAST”) Act, was volleyed between the House and Senate for several months. Read More
Public Sector Investment in Brownfield Cleanup Can Draw Private Sector Interest
Until the mid-1900s, mills, manufacturing plants and other sites of heavy industry were concentrated in cities. Read More
“Ban the Box” Movement Gains Steam, Leaves Questions for Employers
Through its TechHire initiative, the Obama Administration has pledged $100 million for training programs aimed at helping those underrepresented in the tech industry access the growing number of well-paying positions that continue to go unfilled. Read More
Innovative Tech Training Models to Strengthen Inner City Ecosystems
Technology is sometimes referred to as an “enabling cluster” because of its influence on almost every other industry cluster. Read More
Support Small Business Saturday and Urban Economies This Saturday
American Express’ Small Business Saturday has gone from a curiosity nestled precariously between Black Friday and Cyber Monday to an initiative endorsed by 41 state governors, 43 U.S. senators, and the sitting president of the United States, among others. Read More