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The Center for an Urban Future hosted a webinar titled “Laying the Groundwork for Tourism Recovery in NYC” on Wednesday, September 9, in which representatives from New York City and international urban centers discussed tourism recovery efforts during and after the pandemic. This webinar featured two panels, one which focused on efforts from big cities around the world, and one which addressed specific actions New York city could take to combat the economic crises in the tourism industry.

IEDC’s board of directors and staff send our heartfelt sympathies and prayers to those who are being impacted by the catastrophic wildfires in California and the western states, and the brave fire personnel and other first responders working to contain the damage. We recognize the layered impact of these fires as communities also attempt to address the health and economic impacts of the pandemic.

Last week, IEDC hosted a webinar titled “Planning and Next Steps for Dual Disasters,” during which economic development professionals discussed disaster planning during an extremely active hurricane season and the ongoing economic challenges posed by COVID-19. The webinar was moderated by Mickie Valente of Valente Strategic Advisors, located in Saint Petersburg, Florida. The event also featured a discussion between Christine Bryant, CEcD, from Corpus Christi Regional Economic Development Corporation in Texas, and Ada Clark of the Emerald Coast Regional Council in Destin, Florida. 

by Cecilia Harry, IEDC Board Member 

As more positive cases of COVID-19 popped up in El Paso County, Colorado and elected officials started to make hard decisions about social distancing and essential employers, leadership in the Pikes Peak region of Colorado knew one thing: collaboration was what would help the region weather this pandemic with the least damage to public health and the economy as possible.