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At the #2024EconomicSummit, I assisted with moderating a panel discussion titled “The Intersection of Workforce & Economic Development: Why it Matters to Employers.” Participants included Amy Durfee (CenterState CEO), Kamala Keeley (Three Rivers Development Corporation), Carol Miller (Alliance for Manufacturing & Technology), and Danielle Szabo (IAED). Topic areas included an overview of the nationally recognized Industry Partnership model, sector-based training, and workforce attraction and retention, especially untapped talent. The Summit was co-hosted by Cinemapolis and Coltivare. Other panels and presentations included Ithaca’s Downtown Plan, Why #DEI Matters in #Tourism, Healthy Community, and the Future of Higher Education. Andrew Fish (CenterState CEO) provided a keynote address on preparations around the Micron announcement. Carol Miller, Danielle Szabo, Kamala Keeley
I was honored to be a part of the event and share some exciting information with our friends and colleagues. So much more to come and so many oppourtnities for intentional collaboration across our region.
Wonderful event- many thanks for the opportunity to be on the panel, great discussion on an important topic!
Executive Director at Alliance for Manufacturing & Technology
6moThanks Ithaca Area Economic Development for leading the conversation! And kudos to Tompkins Chamber & Visit Ithaca for hosting an informative event!