Michael Bloomberg

Mike Bloomberg's Annual Letter on Philanthropy says Mayors and Data are Antidote to Washington's Divisive Assault on Facts

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Wednesday, May 23, 2018
Bloomberg L.P., Michael Bloomberg, Bloomberg Philanthropies, Bloomberg

However, a "counter-assault" is underway, Bloomberg writes: "As Washington has grown more dysfunctional, American cities have grown more dynamic.

Key Points: 
  • However, a "counter-assault" is underway, Bloomberg writes: "As Washington has grown more dysfunctional, American cities have grown more dynamic.
  • Mayors in both parties are leading where Washington won't," enthusiastically using data, and working with members of other political parties, to improve government performance for their citizens.
  • Reinforcing those themes in his annual report letter, Bloomberg praises mayors as having "no incentive to build policies based on misinformation, because they have nowhere to hide from bad results."
  • She writes in her letter, "At Bloomberg Philanthropies we believe that collaboration has an exponential effect on everything that we do.

Cities of Service Announces the Winners of Inaugural Engaged Cities Award

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Thursday, May 17, 2018
Bloomberg L.P., Bloomberg Philanthropies, Michael Bloomberg

Underwritten by Bloomberg Philanthropies, the Engaged Cities Award shines light on the growing number of ways city leaders are co-creating the future with their residents.

Key Points: 
  • Underwritten by Bloomberg Philanthropies, the Engaged Cities Award shines light on the growing number of ways city leaders are co-creating the future with their residents.
  • Cities of Service received more than 100 applications from cities in the Americas and Europe for the first-ever Engaged Cities Award.
  • "For cities to truly thrive, they must work together with their people to develop and implement solutions to their most significant challenges and the Engaged Cities Award winners are proof of that," said Myung J. Lee, Cities of Service Executive Director.
  • For more information about the Cities of Service Engaged Cities Award, please visit: engagedcitiesaward.org .

Maserati Partners With Forbes Brazil For The Brazilian-American Chamber Of Commerce's "Person Of The Year Award 2018" After Party

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Wednesday, May 16, 2018
World, Business, Cultural globalization, Michael Bloomberg, Brazil, Seagram, Toast, Moro

Federal Judge Sergio Fernando Moro of Brazil and former NYC Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg were selected as the recipients of the 2018 Person of the Year Award.

Key Points: 
  • Federal Judge Sergio Fernando Moro of Brazil and former NYC Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg were selected as the recipients of the 2018 Person of the Year Award.
  • Judge Moro's achievements in his career discerning the law have been recognized by the chamber as ensuring higher ethical and moral standards in business governance throughout Brazil.
  • The Forbes Brazil After Party was hosted at The Pool, inside of the notable Seagram Building, where guests enjoyed a black-tie reception to toast this year's honorees.
  • Thanks to their style, technology and innate exclusivity, they are a constant point of reference in the automobile industry.

SASB Foundation Appoints Robert Steel to Chair of the Board, former Chair Michael Bloomberg becomes Chair Emeritus

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Thursday, April 26, 2018
Economy of the United States, Business, Michael Bloomberg, Bloomberg L.P., Finance

The Board also named Michael R. Bloomberg, who has been serving as Chair for the past four years, to be Chair Emeritus of the SASB Foundation Board.

Key Points: 
  • The Board also named Michael R. Bloomberg, who has been serving as Chair for the past four years, to be Chair Emeritus of the SASB Foundation Board.
  • "Bob possesses the depth and breadth of experience required to lead the Board and SASB through this next important phase of SASB's growth," said Bloomberg.
  • "Bob's strategic and operational wisdom will help SASB transition and grow as they move forward from developing standards to market implementation."
  • "SASB has an outsized opportunity to make a fundamental difference in establishing critical market infrastructure," said Steel, who has been Co-Vice Chair of the SASB Foundation Board since January 2017.