Dallas Morning News Spotlights Global Cities, Says Local Companies See Exports as Key to Growth
The Global Cities Initiative recently hosted forums in Houston and Dallas, where business, civic and government leaders explored the resources, partnerships and investments needed to expand economic cooperation and strengthen the global competitiveness of their metropolitan regions. In Houston, presenters and panelists (right) discussed the opportunities and challenges for Houston's economic growth, calling attention to the challenge of its skills gap and the strength of the energy sector. In Dallas, panelists discussed the benefits of the DFW airport, its position as a logistics hub and the area's strong workforce.
- More about the Houston Forum
- More about the Dallas-Fort Worth Forum
- More about the Global Cities Initiative
RESEARCH
- Global Gateways: International Aviation in Metropolitan America (2012) »
- The Search for Skills: Demand for H-1B Immigrant Workers in U.S. Metropolitan Areas(2012) »
- Locating American Manufacturing (2012) »
- See More »
Dallas Regional Chamber hosted the Global Cities forum. Watch the presentation and panel discussion
German Ambassador Peter Ammon shared best practices from the German experience Watch Video
IN THE NEWS
- More Dallas-area companies using exports to grow Dallas Morning News (6/4/13) »
- Global Cities Initiative: Houston can become bigger player in global economy Houston Business Journal (5/15/13) »
- Milken Institute 2013 Global Conference presents "Creating Smarter Cities" panel(4/30/13) »
- See More »
