As broad trends in technology and labor impact local economies, cities and communities are taking on leadership roles in addressing persistent poverty and expanding opportunity. The Urban Institute will host a forum among business leaders and policy experts to explore new developments in community-based leadership and place-based strategies. Speakers include Plinio Ayala, president of Per Scholas; Sanjiv Yajnik, president of financial services at Capital One; and Connie Yowell, CEO of Collective Shift. The event will be held at the Capital One Conference Center in Plano, TX, from 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. CST. Click here to register.
