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Bringing Small and Midsized City Leaders Together for Big Impact.
Thanks to generous support from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, the NGIN Cityscapes Summit is offering a unique blend of inclusive economic development insights and strategies, as well as dynamic networking opportunities that will not only inspire but leave you with a renewed sense of purpose.
Meet Our Keynote Speakers
ARLO WASHINGTON
Discover the trailblazing journey of Arlo Washington, the visionary founder of Arkansas' first Black-owned bank, and the inspiration behind the Oscar-nominated documentary, "The Barber of Little Rock."
As the driving force behind the People Trust Loan Fund, a Certified Community Development Financial Institution, Arlo champions financial empowerment.
Join us as Arlo shares his insights, experiences, and strategies in fostering economic inclusion and uplifting marginalized communities the Cityscapes Summit!
Renowned for her courageous act of civil disobedience in 2015, Bree captured global attention when she fearlessly removed the Confederate flag from the South Carolina state house grounds following the Charleston Shooting.
As a filmmaker, musician, public speaker, and passionate advocate for racial and economic justice, she remains at the forefront of crucial conversations, emphasizing the power of the arts in driving societal change.
Join us as Bree Newsome Bass shares her profound insights, unwavering activism, and inspiring vision for a more just and inclusive world at the Cityscapes Summit!
BREE NEWSOME BASS
Confirmed Speakers
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Xavier Briggs
Senior Fellow
The Brookings Institution
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SeonAh Kendall
Economic Health Director
City of Fort Collins Economic Health Office
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Tawanna Black
Founder and CEO
Center for Economic Inclusion
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Mayor Angie Nelson Deuitch
City of Michigan City, Indiana
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Tulani Watkins
Business Advisor / Investor
A Peaceful Enterprise
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Mayor Stephanie Orman
City of Bentonville
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Ross Tilchin
Director, Economic Mobility
Results for America
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Evelyn Burnett
Co-Founder + CEO
ThirdSpace Action Lab + Reading Room
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Syretta Hill
Executive Director
Step Up Durham
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Abbey Cofsky
Managing Director
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
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Talib Graves-Manns
Managing Partner
Partners in Equity
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Elizabeth Demetriou
Sr. Director of Economic Development
Local Initiatives Support Corporation
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James Hardy
Senior Program Officer, Interim Deputy Director - Healthy Communities
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
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Dell GInes
Chief Innovation Officer
International Economic Development Council
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Zytha Kock
Senior Economic Development Associate
International Economic Development Council
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Kathrine Cagat
Research and Program Manager
Mayors for a Guaranteed Income/Counties for a Guaranteed Income
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Lyneir Richardson
CEO
Chicago TREND Corporation
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Ryan Miller
Director
MVCC's ThINCubator
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Sarah McKinley
Director of Community Wealth Building Programs
The Democracy Collaborative
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Cierra Williams
Business Services Manager/ Senior Librarian
Durham County Library
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Todd Greene
Vice President, Executive Director
Urban Institute
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Balakrishna Gokaraju
STEPS4GROWTH - Lead PI
North Carolina A&T State University
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Michael Gilliland
Organizing Director
CALEB
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Wilson Lester
Co-Founder and Managing Partner
Partners in Equity
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Dion Cook
CEO/Co-Founder
Denkyem Co-Op
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Aliana Pineiro
Impact Director
Boston Impact Initiative -
Aaron Dawson
Senior Director of Training and Development
The Industrial Commons
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Yolanda Meraz
Chief Strategy Officer
Stanislaus Equity Partners
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Andre Perry
Senior Fellow
The Brookings Institution
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Trevor Smith
Co-Founder/Executive Director
BLIS Collective
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Kat Everett
Founder/CEO
Everetts Enterprise LLC
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Chelsea Talbert
Strategist
City of Tacoma
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Donovan Duncan
Executive Vice President
Urban Strategies. Inc.
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Mark Little
Executive Director
NCGrowth (UNC)
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James Crowder
Senior Associate, Local Policy Reform & Advocacy
The Annie E. Casey Foundation
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Curt Lyon
Executive Director
Transform Finance
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Kristopher Smith
Community Development Officer
LISC Jacksonville
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Mark Pinksy
Partner
CDFI Friendly America
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Zachary Neville Young
Director of Integrated Capital Solutions
Boson Impact Initiative
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RJ McGrail
Senior Fellow
Lincoln Institute of Land Policy
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Fay Horwitt
President & CEO
Forward Cities
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Sarah Edwards
Research Associate
Center for Regional Economic Competitiveness
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Christina Mastroianni
Vice President, Community Engagement and Resource Development
ChamberRVA
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Sarah Lester
President & CEO
Cornerstone West CDC
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Ben Stewart
Managing Director, Senior Program Officer
George Kaiser Family Foundation
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Andrea Romero
New Mexico Impact Investing Collaborative, Fellow
Avivar Capital
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Hilda M. Jordan
CEO and Founder
HMJ Consulting
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Anderson Sainci
Director of the Office of Shared Prosperity and Neighborhood Support
City of Dubuque
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Abigail Vizcarra Perez
Equity Program Administrator
Metro Parks Tacoma
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Katie Milligan
Director, Entrepreneurship, Human Capital & Workforce Development
Heartland Forward
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Randal Pinkett
Chairman and CEO
BCT Partners
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James Crowder
Senior Associate, Local Policy Reform & Advocacy
The Annie E. Casey Foundation
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Marshawn Wolley
President and CEO
Black Onyx Management Inc
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Sarah Edwards
Research Associate
Center for Regional Economic Competitiveness
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Ajia Morris
Founder
LocalCode Kansas City
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Anita Dos Santos
Advocacy Manager
Participatory Budgeting Project
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Emad Rahim
Surge Entrepreneurship Manager
CenterState CEO
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Joda Thongnopnua
Special Advisor
National Science Foundation
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Lilly Weinberg
Senior Director - CNI
John S. and James L. Knight Foundation
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Jade Arn
Director of Engagement
Brookings Institution
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Reuben Teague
Executive Director, Sustainable Investing
PGIM Real Estate
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Jonathan Morgan
Professor of Public Administration
UNC School of Government
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Mordecai Cargill
Co-Founder + Chief Creative Officer
ThirdSpace Action Lab
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Sara Lawrence
Program Director, Economic Development
RTI International
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Richard Young
Executive Director
CivicLex
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Magalie Yacinthe
Senior Director of Programs
Forward Cities
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Samantha Smith
Special Projects Coordinator
Durham County
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Brenda Howerton
County Commissioner
Durham County Government
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Sarah Miller
Principal Advisor
Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
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Aaron Brickman
Senior Principal
RMI
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Harrison Williams
Director of Strategic Sales
Mign
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Neil McInroy
Global Lead for Community Wealth Building
The Democracy Collaborative
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Christopher Pike
Executive Director
Jackson Redevelopment Authority (JRA)
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Alex Lawson
SVP, Strategic Initiatives
Hope Credit Union
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Kenton Spencer
Executive Director
DataWorks NC
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Aoife Harte
Associate Research Analyst
Main Street America
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Sterling Johnson
Director, Just Opportunity Portfolio
Partnership for Southern Equity
Summit Overview
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Check-In • Site Visits • Cityscapes Gallery & Makers Market • City Story Booth • Welcome Mixer • Main Stage Opening Remarks and Keynote
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Breakfast • Summit Kickoff • Keynote • Break • Workshops • Lunch • Sessions • Summit Celebration & Banquet
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Breakfast • Breakouts • Main Stage Closing Session • Lunch
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes, there are opportunities for discounted pricing on tickets. We offer discounted rates for various categories: SMC Hub members, Durham-based practitioners, and bulk ticket orders. For SMC Hub pricing, you can create a free account at hub.newgrowth.org and access the promo code in the SMC Lounge. For all other discounts, please reach out to us at innovate@newgrowth.org.
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We currently have hotel blocks available at the following locations: Springhill Suites Durham CityView, 21C Durham, and Unscripted Durham.
Please visit our registration site for booking links for these hotel blocks. Rates start at $189 USD.
Hotel blocks close April 15th, 2024.
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Small and midsized cities refer to urban areas with populations ranging from 30,000 to 500,000 people. With over 700 such cities in the United States, these cities play crucial roles in fostering economic growth, cultural enrichment, and social advancement within their respective regions.
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The weather in Durham in May is pleasantly warm with a gentle breeze, with average highs of 80°F (27°C) and lows of 59°F (15°C).
Sessions and Workshops by Track
Join us in the beautiful city of Durham, North Carolina.
Durham, nestled in the heart of the Research Triangle, is renowned for its vibrant culture, rich history, and innovative spirit, standing as one of the 700 Small and Midsized Cities across the United States. The NGIN Cityscapes Summit will take place at the Durham Convention Center May 15th -17th, 2024.