Category: Program Announcements

Rochester named one of just six U.S. cities in new national small business program

According to a press release sent out today from the office of the Mayor, the city has been selected to take part in a new national effort designed to cut through the red tape that can slow down or discourage small business growth. The Regulatory Justice Initiative: Expanding Access to Small Business Opportunity is led by the Mayors …

Rochester selected for national small business initiative

Rochester has been selected as one of six cities nationwide to participate in the Regulatory Justice Initiative: Expanding Access to Small Business Opportunity. The program is led by the Mayors Innovation Project in partnership with Cities Work at the Institute for Justice, with the intent to make starting and growing small businesses easier.

Rochester selected as one of six U.S. cities for national small business initiative

The City of Rochester has been selected as one of six cities nationwide to join an inaugural national small business initiative. It is titled the “Regulatory Justice Initiative: Expanding Access to Small Business Opportunity” (RJI), and the initiative is led by the Mayors Innovation Project in partnership with Cities Work at the Institute for Justice.

Rochester joins national initiative to boost small businesses growth

Rochester has been chosen as one of six cities nationwide to join the first-ever Regulatory Justice Initiative: Expanding Access to Small Business Opportunity. This initiative, led by the Mayors Innovation Project and Cities Work at the Institute for Justice, aims to simplify processes for starting and growing small businesses.

Press Release: Mayors Institute on Pedestrian Safety 2024 Cohort Announced

Today, the Mayors Innovation Project announced their selections for the 2024 cohort of the Mayors Institute on Pedestrian Safety. The program is a collaboration between the Mayors Innovation Project, AARP, and Smart Growth America.

Barbara Lee Family Foundation shares support for the Women Mayors Network as the Foundation announces its decision to wind down in 2024

The Mayors Innovation Project is thrilled and humbled to announce generous support from the Barbara Lee Family Foundation to support and advance its work to lift up the leadership of women mayors.

Twelve U.S. Mayors Join 2023 New Mayors Cohort

Last month, the Mayors Innovation Project brought together newly elected mayors from across the country for its 2023 New Mayors Cohort. Held May 17-19 in Madison, WI, the 12 participating mayors attended sessions on a variety of topics and heard insights from former cohort participants on their experiences in the program as new mayors.

Nine U.S. Mayors Selected for Inaugural Mayors Institute on Pedestrian Safety

Today, the Mayors Innovation Project announced their selections for the inaugural cohort of the Mayors Institute on Pedestrian Safety. The program is a collaboration between the Mayors Innovation Project, AARP, and Smart Growth America.

Water Wednesdays: Water Affordability Community of Practice Series

In partnership with the Water Center at Penn, WaterNow Alliance, and US Water Alliance, our Water Affordability Community of Practice (CoP) spotlights best practices on challenges and solutions related to water affordability, providing ample time for questions and informal discussion among peers. Learn more about how we’re supporting city leaders.   Water Wednesdays In collaboration with our …

Event: Water Affordability Community of Practice featuring Albany, NY

In partnership with the Water Center at Penn, our Water Affordability Community of Practice (COP) spotlights best practices on challenges and solutions related to water affordability, providing ample time for questions and informal discussion among peers. Learn more about how we’re supporting city leaders here.   Community of Practice featuring Albany, NY Thursday, February 17, 3-4pm EST Register …