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Overview: With businesses facing an existential crisis and municipalities cutting budgets in 2020, UPMOs were forced to take the lead on triage and recovery. This session will explain how the pandemic experience and crisis management can translate into a permanent and lasting role in economic development.
Learning Objectives:
- Learn how UPMOs can elevate their role in economic development over the longer term.
- Become familiar with the specific programs and initiatives that comprise this role.
- Understand how UPMOs can access additional funding for such purposes.
November 5, 2021 | 11:15am ET (8:15am PT)
Domain: Economic Development
Pricing: IDA Members: Free | Nonmembers: $40
CM | 1
AICP members can earn Certification Maintenance (CM) credits for this webinar. More information about AICP’s CM program can be found here.
Advancing Places is an online series aimed at empowering IDA members with the solutions needed to address the most critical urban issues of the day. This session will include a moderated Q&A and will be recorded for member and nonmember use in the future.
Speakers:
- Michael Berne, President, MJB Consulting (Berkeley, CA)
- Tim Rissesco, MBA, Executive Director, Downtown Dartmouth Business Commission (Nova Scotia)
- Ashley Kershner, Executive Director, Downtown Lynchburg Association (VA)
Moderator:
- Carolyn Dellutri, Director of Professional Development, International Downtown Association (IDA)
Speakers
Michael J. Berne
President, MJB Consulting (Berkeley, CA and New York, NY)
As the President of New York City and San Francisco Bay Area-based MJB Consulting (MJB), Michael Berne is one of North America’s leading experts and futurists on Downtown and Main Street retail as well as the retail industry more generally. He is a regular speaker at IDA conferences and has served on IDA’s Board of Directors, including a term as the Vice Chair of its Executive Committee.
Tim Rissesco
MBA, Executive Director, Downtown Dartmouth Business
Tim has led the revitalization of Downtown Dartmouth since 2012 with a focus on attracting new businesses, public art installations and events. He is passionate about downtown Dartmouth, its people and its potential. Tim brings over 20 years of economic development and community building experience to the position. He enjoys working with the community on placemaking projects and events.
Gina Cavaliere
Chief Community Impact Officer and BIZ Director, Downtown Detroit Partnership/BIZ
Gina joined the Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP) in 2015 to lead the startup and ongoing operations of the Downtown Detroit Business Improvement Zone (BIZ). As DDP’s Chief Community Impact Officer and BIZ Director, Gina oversees development of programs to support the Downtown Detroit business community in close coordination with the BIZ Board of Directors. She also oversees DDP’s Data and Safety programs.
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