As we emerge from the Great Recession, it is clear that our economy must be purposefully restructured from one focused inward and characterized by excessive consumption and debt to one that is globally engaged and driven by production and innovation.
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A growing chorus of leaders is calling for a new growth model, one that creates more and better jobs by engaging rising global demand and attracting global talent and capital. These leaders recognize that only by harnessing the power of cities and metropolitan areas can we hope to foster job growth in the near term and restructure our economy for the long haul.
This new imperative forms the basis for the Global Cities Initiative.
On March 21, the Global Cities Initiative hosted a forum in Los Angeles focused on global competitiveness. Speakers and panelists provided context on the position of Greater Los Angeles in the global marketplace and offered insight into how state and metropolitan leaders can work together with international partners to expand global trade and enhance the economic prosperity of the region.
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IN THE NEWS
Nationwide Push to Boost Exports is Launching in Los Angeles
Los Angeles Times, March 21, 2012
San Diego’s Economic Lifeline: Exports
San Diego Union-Tribune, March 22, 2012
U.S. Global Economic Push Enlists San Diego
NBC San Diego, March 22, 2012
Chase Looks to Help Cities Boost Job Creation
Fox Business, March 26, 2012
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Agenda
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March 21
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Opening Remarks
C.L. Max Nikias President, University of Southern CaliforniaRichard M. Daley Former Mayor of Chicago -
Peter L. Scher Chairman of the Washington, D.C. Region and Head of Corporate Responsibility - JPMorgan Chase and Co.
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Presentation - Greater Los Angeles and the Next Economy
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Response Panel - Realizing Los Angeles' Potential as a Global Metro
Moderator: Dr. Ernest Wilson III Dean, USC Annenberg School of JournalismRichard Drobnick Director, Center for International Business Education and Research, USC Marshall School of BusinessScott Ermeti Vice President of International Business, Pelican Products, Inc.Robert M. Hertzberg Chairman of the Board, Los Angeles County Economic Development CorporationNancy McFadden Executive Secretary for Legislation, Appointments and Policy, Office of California Governor Jerry BrownMatthew K. Rose Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, BNSF Railway -
Dialouge on Global Economic Engagement
Mickey Kantor United States Trade Representative 1993-1996Honorable David Carden Ambassador, U.S. Mission to ASEANHonorable Chan Heng Chee Ambassador of Singapore to the United StatesRichard M. Daley Former Mayor of ChicagoHonorable Zhang Shaogang Minister Counselor, Embassy of the People's Republic of China -
Peter Barker California Chairman, JPMorgan Chase
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Keynote Address
Honorable Antonio Villaraigosa Mayor - City of Los Angeles -
Concluding Remarks
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