1. Subtitle Developing & Promoting New Yorks Creative Core Business Infrastructure People

2. The MDA 50 year old business leadership organization CEO level membership Limited to the most significant organizations Results focused development agenda

3. Traditional Focus Big Business & Infrastructure The Smokestack Approach

4. People … Look around the business world and two things stand out: the modern economy places an enormous premium on brainpower; and there is not enough to go round… The Economist Magazine Talent Initiatives

5. Challenges Workforce & Business Development Disconnects Perceived (& Actual) Equity Deficiencies Lack of Strategic Focus Lost Control of Regional Identity

6. Data Driven Why 13N? Regional Sector Based Dual Client Equitable

7. Our Vision To be New Yorks Creative Core… a region that enjoys an equitable, dynamic, sustainable economy; a diverse and growing population; an outstanding quality of life; revitalized urban centers; and expanding social and cultural opportunities.

9. Actions & Implementation CURA Green Team Battelle Report Ford RED Grant NADI