Connecticut, Westchester mayors address urban development
Mayors from Fairfield and Westchester counties will address efforts to attract and retain business, development and an educated workforce for their municipalities at a Sept. 24 panel discussion at the University of Connecticut in Stamford.
The Construction Institute”™s Fairfield County Council ”“ the stated mission of which is to advocate for, educate and connect construction companies ”“ and the Westchester affiliate of the Society for Marketing Professional Services”™ New York chapter are co-hosting the discussion, scheduled for 8:30 to 10 a.m. in the General Re Auditorium.
Registration and networking begin at 8 a.m. Extended networking will continue after the discussion, from 10:30 to 11 a.m.
The 2014 “Meet the Mayors Forum” will discuss “how governments are addressing the economic, infrastructure and social challenges to renew their urban communities.” It is titled “A Discussion About the Resurgence of Our Urban Centers.”
Connecticut panel mayors include Bill Finch, of Bridgeport, David Martin, of Stamford, and Harry Rilling, of Norwalk. New York mayors slated to attend include Noam Bramson, of New Rochelle, and Thomas Roach, of White Plains.
Discussions will include collaborative efforts via improved operational efficiencies and wiser use of resources. The docket also includes perspectives on current economic and political trends that are shaping cities.
“For a number of years, developers and government officials have been working together to design and construct cities that improve health, wellness and economic opportunities for our community,” said Gordon Soper, senior business development manager at Larchmont-based Gilbane Building Co. and chairman of the Construction Institute”™s Fairfield County Council. “It is critical to the continued growth of the design and construction industry that we understand how federal, state, regional and local policies are impacting municipalities.”
The nonprofit and nonpartisan Construction Institute is a division of the University of Hartford. Its mission includes “sharing experiences and knowledge, advancing relationships and developing business leaders statewide.”
The forum will be moderated by Joseph McGee, vice president, public policy and programs, The Business Council of Fairfield County.
Visit construction.org to register.