E Newsletter April 2007
Brooks Engages College Presidents in Growing Regional Economy
Recognizing the vital role of higher education in the regional economy,
last December, Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks convened the
County's
first ever College Presidents Summit.
"More than ever, our colleges and universities need to be involved in
defining the vision and priorities for our region as we move forward. We
need to continue and expand our collaborative efforts to build a
stronger
bridge between higher education, business and government for the
future,"
said Brooks.
"With a $4 billion impact on the area economy, and the fact that the
University of Rochester is now our largest employer, higher education is
certainly a core industry in our community," Brooks added. "Colleges are
no
longer just institutions of learning, but incubators for business and
job
growth."
Following the Summit, the partners unveiled their first collaboration,
the
launch of www.Biz2Edu.com. The website connects businesses, site
selectors, economic development specialists, and others with the
multitude
of resources available at the region's academic institutions.
The County Executive's Summit was a starting point for further
collaboration. Brooks also met with the regional consortium of Rochester
Area Colleges (RAC), which is currently working on additional action
items
to pursue.
"There is no question that the leadership of our college presidents will
be
a pivotal part of our efforts to create a sustainable roadmap for the
future," Brooks concluded.
For more information see:
http://www.monroecounty.gov/?q=node/2868////communications
http://www.monroecounty.gov/?q=node/2821////communications
