The Council on Metro Economies and the New American City is the economic research arm of the U.S. Conference of Mayors. Since its inception in 2001, The Council has published over 70 U.S. Metro Economies Reports, and continues to develop models of investment for cities, while identifying trends that will shape the cities of the future.
The Council is Chaired by Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer.
Senators Cory Booker (NJ) and Tim Scott (SC) meet with mayors during 86th U.S. Conference of Mayors Winter Meeting. (L-R) Senator Cory Booker (NJ), USCM Vice President, Columbia (SC) Mayor Stephen K. Benjamin, Council on Metro Economies and the New American City Chair Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer, Senator Tim Scott (SC), Fall River Mayor Jasiel F. Correia II
Council Session Highlights – 86th U.S. Conference of Mayors Winter Meeting:
The Council on Metro
Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer, Chair of the Council, began the meeting with an overview of the Council’s activities. Mayor Fischer also encouraged cities to register for the 2018 DollarWise Summer Youth Contest, which encourages youth to complete an on-line financial literacy curriculum in conjunction with their summer job.
Click here to register your city for the DollarWise Campaign
IHS Markit
Jim Diffley of IHS Markit summarized his economic growth and job forecast for 2018.
Click here to view his findings and his presentation during the Council session.
And click here to view the Council’s latest Metro Economies Report.
International Council of Shopping Centers
Cynthia Stewart reviewed the state of play in the U.S. retail markets.
Click here for ICSC’s findings and presentation during the Council session. And Click here for information on the impact of Shopping Centers on the U.S. Economy.
Senator Cory Booker (NJ) and Senator Tim Scott (SC)
Senators Cory Booker and Tim Scott appeared jointly to discuss Opportunity Zone provisions that were included in the recently enacted Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017.
Click here for a summary on Opportunity Zones.
The Brookings Institution
Scott Andes from the Brookings Institution discussed developing Innovation Districts in the 21st Century economy.
Click here for Scott’s presentation slides.
Interise
Interise Director of Programs Bernard Johnson reviewed working models for helping small businesses achieve second stage growth. Interise’s street level MBA creates cohorts of local small businesses working with experts and other members of the business community over time.
Click here to view the Interise presentation during the Council session.
Bank of America
ESG Program Director of the Bank of America Charitable Foundation Stephen B. Fitzgerald discussed Bank of America’s work with The U.S. Conference of Mayors DollarWise Campaign. Steve provided an update on Better Money Habits.com and announced a new Spanish Language version of the curricula. Steve also introduced a new report on Better Money Habits and Millennials.
Click here for the report. And click here for the accompanying press release.
Learning Games Studios
Learning Games Studios President Ira Sockowitz announced a new pilot program with the Council to offer cities free adult literacy training through learning games technology.
Click here for Ira’s presentation slides. Click here for a program flyer that describes how your city can participate.
The Computer and Communications Industry Association
Dave Macklin, of the Computer and Communications Industry Association (CCIA), highlighted his organization’s work in promoting Free File – a free online service that allows tax filers the opportunity to file their federal and state (where available) tax returns for free.
Click here for more information on Free File.
Prosperity Now
Holden Weisman of Prosperity Now (formally CFED), discussed his organization’s success in supporting Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) sites in cities throughout the U.S., and its efforts to increase the accessibility of the Earned Income Tax Credit and the Child Tax Credit.
Click here for Holden’s presentation slides.
Our Council Sponsors:
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Bank of America
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The Brookings Institution
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The Computer & Communications Industry Association
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Interise
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International Council of Shopping Centers
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Learning Games Studios
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Prosperity Now
Council on Metro Economies Press Room:
2016 Smart Cities Survey
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June 2016: GMP and Employment Report: 2015-2017Report
January 2016: 2015 Metro Job and Gross Metro Product: 2016 ForecastJune 2015: Gross Metropolitan Product and Employment for 2014-16Report
January 2015: Cities of the 21st Century: A Survey of Public OpinionReport
August 2014: Income and Wage Gaps Across the USReport
June 2014Report
January 2014Report
November 2013Report
Pace of Economic Recovery: GMP and Economic Forecasts
Full Report | Key Findings | Charts and Tables
Pace of Economic Recovery: GMP and Jobs
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Metropolitan Areas Shortchanged in Stimulus Infrastructure Spending
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October, 2006
Metro Economies Report Shows Energy Costs Strain American Households Press Release | Full Report | Key Findings |
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May, 2006
Wage Gains in the U.S. and its Metro Area Economies: Press Release | Report | Key Findings | Appendix |
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March, 2006
The Role of Metro Areas In The US Economy |
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 January, 2006 |
 January, 2005 Update on Job Creation and Metro Economies |
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 October, 2004 |
 September, 2004 |
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 August, 2004 |
 June, 2004 |
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 February, 2004 Employment Update for the State of Michigan: Types of Jobs Lost and Gained (2001-2006) |
 November, 2003 Metro Economies Report: Economy Surges, But With Lower Paying Jobs |
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 July, 2003 |
 July, 2003 |
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 June, 2003 The Role of Metro Areas in the U.S. Economy: Employment Outlook |
 January, 2003 The Role of Metro Areas in the U.S. Economy: Employment Outlook |
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| October, 2002 U.S. Metro Economies: Travel and Tourism Fuels the Nation’s Economy |
June, 2002 U.S. Metro Economies: The Engines of America’s Growth (5th Annual Report) |
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| July, 2001 U.S. Metro Economies: The Engines of America’s Growth – A Decade of Prosperity |
June, 2000 Metro Economies: Leading America’s New Economy |
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| May, 2000 Metro Economies: The Engines of America’s Growth |
November, 1999 U.S. Metro Economies: The Engines of America’s Growth |
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