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Accelerator for America

CHERYL L. DORSEY: The Power of Citizen Voice

It was in 1926 that Dr. Carter G. Woodson laid the groundwork for what would become our country’s Black History Month. Dr. Woodson chose…

Feb 25, 2019

Feb 25, 2019

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CITY CLERK ANNA VALENCIA: Policy Making for the Next Generation

The last time it was declared “The Year of the Woman” I was 8 years old. That year, a record-breaking four women were elected senators and…

Jan 22, 2019

Jan 22, 2019

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UCB GENERAL PRESIDENT DOUGLAS MCCARRON: High-Skilled Professionals Pouring Concrete? You Bet.

When I read construction industry journals and talk with contractors and owners, the buzz is all about a looming worker shortage. In fact…

Nov 27, 2018

Nov 27, 2018

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LT. GOVERNOR CYRUS HABIB: Complete Washington’s Pathways to Higher Education

Last year, my office launched a statewide higher education program to help workers in economically vulnerable industries complete their…

Nov 13, 2018

Nov 13, 2018

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MAYOR QUENTIN HART: The Comeback City

Recently, someone asked me: “What have you ever done on your own?”

Nov 4, 2018

Nov 4, 2018

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WITH RELEASE OF OPPORTUNITY ZONE REGULATIONS, L.A.

Press Release: 20 October 2018

Oct 20, 2018

Oct 20, 2018

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MAYOR ERIC GARCETTI: Helping Cities Help Themselves

There is a lot not to like in the new tax legislation coming down from Washington. But as with any tax bill, there are opportunities to be…

Oct 18, 2018

Oct 18, 2018

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MAYOR JOE SCHEMBER: Build Opportunity. Restore Hope. Transform Erie.

As a lifelong resident and 40-year Banking Professional in the community, I became Mayor of Erie, PA on January 2, 2018. This Bayfront…

Oct 9, 2018

Oct 9, 2018

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CALIFORNIA OPPORTUNITY ZONE PARTNERSHIP LAUNCHES

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Yusef Robb, Accelerator/Garcetti, 323–384–1789

Sep 18, 2018

Sep 18, 2018

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GREGORY KELLY, WSP: Infrastructure Investment Drives Vibrant, Urban Neighborhoods: Spotlight on…

By spurring private development that will buoy the city’s finances and neighborhoods, and tailoring an approach that works for its…

Sep 12, 2018

Sep 12, 2018

Accelerator for America

Accelerator for America

The Accelerator provides support to local initiatives that can be scaled or replicated nationally to strengthen people's economic security & create opportunity.

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