Exploring regional economic strategies amid international trade uncertainty
| | | | Good Neighbours, Strong Regions: Cultivating Regional, Cross-border Strategies to Build Local Economies Thursday, February 27 | 12 p.m. ET | Live Zoom Webinar | | | | | | Fostering Regional Strategies for Growth in an Uncertain Trade Landscape As discussions surrounding tariffs and full-on trade wars ramp up, we’re looking towards what is happening at the regional level and the role that coalitions might play. What are some of the bigger actions that can be taken on a wider scale through collaborative efforts and strategies to drive innovation and ensure steady economic growth? Join CityTalk Live for an insightful discussion on the importance of regional economic development strategies in the context of international trade uncertainty. | | |
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| | Director | Nowak Metro Finance Lab at Drexel University Bruce Katz is the Co-Founder and inaugural Director of the Nowak Metro Finance Lab. He regularly advises global, national, state, regional and municipal leaders on public reforms and private innovations that advance the well-being of metropolitan areas and their countries. He is the co-author of two books that focus on the rise of cities and city networks as the world’s leading problem solvers: The New Localism: How Cities Can Thrive in the Age of Populism and The Metropolitan Revolution: How Cities and Metros are Fixing Our Broken Politics and Fragile Economy. Bruce was the inaugural Centennial Scholar at the Brookings Institution (2016-2018) where he focused on the challenges and opportunities of global urbanization. Prior to assuming this role, he was a vice president at the Brookings Institution and founding Director of the Brookings Metropolitan Policy Program. |
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| | Director, Business and Economic Development | Ville de Gatineau Isabelle Veilleux has extensive experience in commercial financing and a comprehensive understanding of commercial and industrial real estate markets, having worked in commercial banking for over 20 years in Montréal, Ottawa, and Gatineau. She joined the City of Gatineau in 2016 as Director of Business and Economic Development. In her role, Mrs. Veilleux works extensively with various stakeholders and partners on strategic projects aimed at increasing and supporting economic diversification and attracting foreign investments. Her responsibilities also include the development of municipal industrial areas within Gatineau. Additionally, Isabelle's work involves policy development, strategic planning, multidisciplinary team management, and stakeholder engagement. |
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| | Founder and President | City Institute Jeanette Pierce is a social entrepreneur, storyteller and lifelong city of Detroit resident. Since 2005, she has used experiential storytelling to help more than 150,000 locals and newcomers in Detroit understand and appreciate the city's assets & challenges. With the City Institute she works with communities across the world to help tell their stories to attract and retain talent, engage and inspire residents, promote small businesses, and build thriving and equitable communities. Jeanette's work is driven by the belief that when people feel connected to where they live they are more likely to support small businesses and collaborate with neighbors to make it a better place for all. She was honored as one of the Top 50 Women Leaders of Michigan in 2022 and as one of the Top Forty under 40 by Crain’s Detroit Business in addition to many other recognitions and awards. |
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| | Chief Executive Officer | Toronto Global Stephen Lund is a distinguished business leader with 30+ years of experience across banking, venture capital, finance, and economic development. As CEO of Toronto Global, he leads a dynamic team that’s helped 290+ companies – like Netflix, Unilever, DoorDash, and Reddit – expand to the Toronto area, adding 37,000+ jobs to the economy. During his tenure, Stephen has amplified the organization’s impact, focusing on client relationships, strategic data insights, and passionate advocacy for Toronto. Stephen was recognized by Atlantic Business Magazine as one of the Top 50 CEOs in Atlantic Canada five times in a row, was named one of the Top 500 most influential people in Financial Centres worldwide, and has been inducted into Atlantic Business Magazine’s CEO Hall of Fame. |
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| Couldn't make it to the last CityTalk? Watch the recording! | | For those of you who missed last week's session "When Global Hits Local: Navigating Tariffs on Canada's Main Streets" or if you want to explore the full archive, all recordings are available on our CityTalk website! | | | |
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