Mary Scott Nabers is scheduled to attend the Association for the Improvement of American Infrastructure (AIAI) Annual Membership Meeting on Tuesday, June 14, 2016 in New York City.
| Date: | June 14, 2016 |
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| Event: | AIAI Annual Membership Meeting |
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AIAI 516-277-2950 |
| Location: | New York City, NY |
There is a critical need for highly-skilled technology workers in this country. However, collaborative efforts between public sector educators and private sector employers are resulting in major initiatives to meet the demand.
Transit development projects are gaining steam in the United States. And public-private partnerships are becoming the financial tool of choice for many of these projects as government entities seek an infusion of private capital for important projects.
A $2 billion windfall to help support long-overdue infrastructure projects awaits state and local governments throughout the country. The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has once again made unspent earmarks available and today issued new guidelines and project lists regarding the process necessary for the state Departments of Transportation (DOTs) to begin accessing those funds. Earmarks […]
Construction activity in Austin and Central Texas will contribute to what looks to be another banner year for public-sector spending in 2016. Construction spending nationwide for 2015 reached the highest level since the national financial crisis in 2007, and public sector construction figures rose to $1.097 trillion throughout the country. Government contracts for construction projects will available in areas from public and higher education to water and public housing.
Social impact bonds are becoming yet another type of public-private partnership emerging in this country. These “pay for success” contracts are used as coalitions to outsource social programs, with the private partner paid for achieving successful outcomes. They can address issues such as homelessness, prisoner recidivism, community health, etc.
Mary Scott Nabers, president and CEO of Strategic Partnerships, Inc. and co-founder of the Gemini Global Group, will be among an impressive group of economic innovation experts to address the Friday, April 29, Westchester: County of Tomorrow conference in West Harrison, New York.
| Date: | April 19, 2016—April 19, 2016 |
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| Event: | Nabers to offer insights on public-private partnerships at conference |
| Sponsor: | Westchester County Association |
| Registration: | Click here to register. |