Betting on aerospace and innovation to diversify its economy and workforce the city invests in programs to spur entrepreneurship and industries that complement the energy sector.
Myriad investments, partnerships and plenty of forethought will pull the city through the pandemic and also peel its economy away from a deeply rooted dependence on the oil and gas industry.
Grand Rapids fast tracks projects to help in COVID recovery. Meanwhile, it is working to gain back community trust after social unrest revealed its weaknesses.
The city's bold efforts will build out workforce diversity and bring better job opportunities to a greater number of racially disadvantaged residents, especially in the tech sector.
Sylvie Gallier Howard, acting director for Philadelphia's Commerce Department has launched several initiatives that will produce more opportunities for disadvantaged minorities as well as elevate the city's international brand.
A prominent city executive talks about the District’s most compelling projects, how collaborative partnerships are critical to moving it forward and what the plans are for a recovery.
Austin's new district will produce value-based health innovations bringing about better outcomes for patients and a cultural branding shift for the city.