This week's interview will feature Anna Mason, a Partner at Rise of the Rest Seed Fund. JB and Anna will discuss startup ecosystems, the startup community across the Capital Region, and the value of investing in inclusion/diversity.
Read more »This week's interview will feature Patricia A. Brantley, CEO of Friendship Charter Public School. JB and Patricia will discuss the impact of COVID-19 on schools, the role of testing, and the path to reopening.
Read more »The Capital Region Transportation Forum, an annual event in its 11th year, is a unique opportunity to hear government and business leaders discuss transportation through a regional lens. In 2019, we looked ahead to a future with more complexity as well as more demand and asked, how can we strengthen our region’s transportation connections to improve the commute, reduce congestion, and enhance the competitiveness of our transit systems?
Read more »On November 17, Dr. Tiffany Manuel of The Case Made presented the final version of the Playbook, a set of innovative, adaptable strategies and tools to help message, frame, and to communicate effectively about housing and affordability.
Read more »This webinar featured Capital Region leaders and a conversation about current prospects for vaccine distribution, FFAST (fast, frequent, asymptomatic testing), and school reopening in the region.
Read more »This week's interview featured Megan Smith, CEO, and Co-Founder of shift7 and former US Chief Technology Officer. JB and Megan discussed innovation/collaboration, human-centered solutions, and how they tie into the sustainable development goals (SDGs).
Read more »On January 11, 2021, we hosted a webinar to learn about the Capital Region Rail Vision Report, and all about the 25-year strategy to remove key physical and operating barriers to provide residents a more coordinated, integrated, and competitive rail service.
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