I just attended the first domestic Clinton Global Initiative – America (CGI America) conference and participated in the manufacturing sessions. The concept of this event, which drew over 700 participants, was to get public, private and non-profit leaders together in a room, shake lightly and see what comes out. It is starting to sound like the recipe for a cocktail but it is part of an increasing focus on regions leading the way to economic vitality.
The goal of the conference was to generate “Commitments to Action”- new, specific, and measurable plans to address challenges in the U.S., particularly through job creation and investment. CGI America expected that the participants would find organizations with which they have synergies and make written commitments that will accelerate economic or community revitalization.
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