about
CEOs for Cities is a civic lab of today's urban leaders catalyzing a movement to advance the next generation of great American cities. CEOs for Cities works with its network partners to develop great cities that excel in the areas most critical to urban success: talent, connections, innovation and distinctiveness.
We must have strong cities to have a strong America.
CEOs for Cities is a civic lab of today's urban leaders catalyzing a movement to advance the next generation of great American cities.
We support the development of next generation cities by:
- Identifying first-look trends and opportunities that represent the best opportunities for cities and the people who live in them to succeed
- Connecting urban leaders to powerful ideas and each other
- Articulating the value to cities and the nation of improving performance on key urban success measures
- Mobilizing new urban activists to execute real change in cities
- Telling powerful stories about the potential of cities to solve our most pressing problems
CEOs for Cities works with its network partners to develop great cities that excel in the areas most critical to urban success: talent, connections, innovation and distinctiveness.
The Talented City
Developing, maximizing, attracting and retaining talent.
The Innovative City
Fostering innovation and entrepreneurship.
The Connected City
Fostering connections that link people with ideas to talent, capital and markets; cities to regions; and regions to the global economy.
The Distinctive City
Capitalizing on local differences to build local economic opportunity.
Want to change the world? Start with your city.
Cities are the solution.
History:
CEOs for Cities was founded in 2001 by Paul Grogan, author of Comeback Cities and President of the Boston Foundation. Mayor Richard M. Daley of Chicago, Dr. Eugene Trani, President of Virginia Commonwealth University, and Charles Ratner, CEO and President of Forest City Enterprises are co-chairs. CEOs for Cities is funded by contributions from its network members and the generous support of The Lumina Foundation for Education, The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, the Rockefeller Foundation, and The Chicago Community Trust . For more information, go to www.ceosforcities.org or contact us at +1 312 553 4630.
Interested in joining? Contact Bridget Marquis.
