Global Cities Initiative Media Room
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In the News
GCI Atlanta
- Atlanta Can Flourish in Global Economy
April 10, 2013 - The Atlanta Journal Constitution
Atlanta is ready to excel in an export-driven economy, according to Bruce Katz, vice-president of the Brookings Institution, and Richard M. Daley, former mayor of Chicago.
- Link U.S. Businesses with Global Buyers
April 10, 2013 - The Atlanta Journal Constitution
As a part of the Metropolitan Export Initiative, Atlanta will commit to making exports an essential part of the city's economy.
- Global Cities Initiative: ‘City-states’ Key to Future Economic Growth
March 24, 2013 - Saporta Report
The Saporta Report interviews Bruce Katz and Richard M. Daley about the goals of the Global Cities Initiative.
- Reed to Launch Regional Exports Push
March 20, 2013 - The Atlanta Journal Constitution
The Brookings Institution's MetroMonitor 2012 report reveals the challenges and opportunities facing Atlanta as Georgia's export leader. According to Brookings expert and Metropolitan Policy Program Co-director Amy Liu, Atlanta and all major metropolitan areas need an increased focus on exports.
- Atlanta Must Boost International Exports
March 19, 2013 - The Atlanta Journal Constitution
Atlanta mayor Kasim Reed discusses the city's changing role in the global economy and the opportunities presented by the Global Cities Initiative.
GCI São Paulo
- An Uneven Recovery in the Cities of the World
December 1, 2012 - The New York Times
Highlights from Brookings' Global MetroMonitor 2012 report reveals an uneven recovery for the world's 300 largest metropolitan areas.
- The World's Fastest- Growing and Fastest-Shrinking Cities in 2012
November 30, 2012 - The Atlantic
Brookings' Global MetroMonitor 2012 report ranks the world's 300 biggest cities by GDP and job growth. It discusses the fastest-growing and -shrinking world cities; 19 of the 20 fastest growing cities are in China, and 19 of the 20 slowest growing cities are in Europe.
- Only Three Major U.S. Cities See Economic Recovery-Study
November 30, 2012 - Reuters
Using data from Brookings' Global MetroMonitor report, further analysis is discussed on three U.S. cities' (Knoxville, Dallas, and Pittsburgh) economic recovery.
- Exchanging Experiences
November 30, 2012 - Folha de S. Paulo (article in Portuguese)
City governments are key to leveraging small and midsized companies, according to Bruce Katz, vice-president of the Brookings Institution, and Richard M. Daley, former mayor of Chicago.
- Slowdown Affects Brazil's Industrial Regions the Most
November 29, 2012 - O Estado de S. Paulo (article in Portuguese)
Brazil's most industrialized metropolitan areas have been suffering more intensely the effects of the economic slowdown in 2011 and 2012. This is the conclusion of a survey by the Brookings Institution, a nonprofit entity based in Washington, D.C., whose mission is to conduct independent research.
- Governo de São Paulo participa da "Global Cities Initiative" e apresenta o Estado à elite do mercado financeiro norte-americano e mundial
November 28, 2012 - São Paulo State government website (article in Portuguese)
The São Paulo government participates in "The Global Cities Initiative" and introduces the state to North America's and the world's financial elite.
- U.S. Mayors Want to Increase Trade
November 27, 2012 - Folha de S. Paulo (article in Portuguese)
Because of the Global Cities Initiative, JPMorgan's CEO Jamie Dimon, and the mayor of the City of Los Angeles Antonio Villarraigosa will be today in São Paulo. The former mayor of the City of Chicago (for six consecutive terms, from 1989 to 2011) Richard Daley, the director of the Brookings [Institution] Bruce Katz, and 40 mayors and businessman will also participate in the event.
GCI Miami
GCI Ohio
- Global Economy Offers Many Opportunities
June 1, 2012 - The Columbus Dispatch
Nearly three years after experts tell us the Great Recession officially “ended,” the United States remains mired in a sluggish economic recovery.
- Exports Called Key to Ohio Manufacturing
May 10, 2012 - The Columbus Dispatch
Ohio manufacturers need to focus more on exports to succeed, and colleges and local governments need to do more to help.
- U.S. Manufacturing - Next Phase
May 9, 2012 - Los Angeles Times
After 25 years of being sold a shiny vision of a service-dominated post-industrial economy, the U.S. is rediscovering how important it is to actually make things in order to spur innovation, raise wages, drive exports and lower the trade deficit.
- Akron's Cluster of Manufacturing Jobs is Good Base for Growth, Report Says
May 9, 2012 - The Akron Beacon Journal
The Brookings Institution released a study that looked at what it called “the new geography” of manufacturing trends going back 10 years in the nation’s 366 metropolitan areas.
- Manufacturing Gets Support at Brookings-JPMorgan Forum in Columbus
May 9, 2012 - Columbus Business First
The Brookings Metropolitan Policy Program issued a report Wednesday in Columbus analyzing the manufacturing strengths of U.S. metropolitan areas. It was part of the Global Cities Initiative, a joint project between Brookings and JPMorgan Chase & Co., touting the power of urban areas to power job growth.
GCI Los Angeles
- Chase Looks to Help Cities Boost Job Creation
March 26, 2012 - Fox Business
FBN’s Elka Worner breaks down the “Global Cities Initiative” and why JPMorgan Chase believes cities are better equipped to help local businesses export than the federal or state government.
- U.S. Global Economic Push Enlists San Diego
March 22, 2012 - NBC 7, San Diego
These metro area ranks 17th in the U.S. in export values, and in export-related jobs.
- U.S. Global Economic Push Enlists San Diego
March 22, 2012 - NBC 7, San Diego
These metro area ranks 17th in the U.S. in export values, and in export-related jobs.
- San Diego's Economic Lifeline: Exports
March 22, 2012 - U~T San Diego
Global Cities Initiative to help 100 cities ramp up for world trade -- a solution for job growth in metropolitan markets.
- Nationwide Push to Boost Exports is Launching in Los Angeles
March 21, 2012 - Los Angeles Times
The Global Cities Initiative's primary message is that the nation's economic growth will come from metropolitan areas that best assist business in selling to overseas customers.
- Plan Aims to Boost Exports at Port, LAX
March 20, 2012 - Los Angeles Daily News
The Los Angeles Regional Export Plan calls for increased marketing efforts, greater collaboration between government agencies and concentrating on 10 core industries that already send a majority of the region's goods to overseas markets.