United States Conference of Mayors

United States Conferences, Concert and Event Industry Report 2023-2030: Market Thrives on Immersive Experiences and Evolving Attendee Needs

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Monday, August 14, 2023

The United States Conferences, Concert, and Event Market is on a trajectory of remarkable growth, projected to reach an impressive US$ 660.07 Billion by the year 2030.

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  • The United States Conferences, Concert, and Event Market is on a trajectory of remarkable growth, projected to reach an impressive US$ 660.07 Billion by the year 2030.
  • By Type, United States Conferences, Concert and Event Market is divided into Music Concert, Festivals, Sports, Exhibitions & Conferences, Corporate Events & Seminar and Others.
  • In terms of income sources, the United States Conferences, Concert, and Event Market can be separated into Tickets, Sponsorship, and Others.
  • The United States Conferences, Concert, and event market is classified into categories such as corporate, sports, education, entertainment, and others.

NAIFA-New York Announces State Conference Featuring Keynote Speaker Delvin Joyce

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Friday, August 4, 2023

NEW YORK, Aug. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA) - New York is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated State Conference on September 20, 2023, in Bryant Park in New York City. This premier event will bring together insurance and financial professionals from across the state for a day of learning, networking, and inspiration.

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  • NAIFA's New York chapter will hold its annual State Conference, featuring panel discussions, professional workshops, and networking opportunities, in Bryant Park in New York City.
  • NEW YORK, Aug. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA) - New York is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated State Conference on September 20, 2023, in Bryant Park in New York City.
  • Highlighting the event will be the esteemed keynote speaker and NAIFA member, Delvin Joyce.
  • Registration for the NAIFA-New York State Conference is now open, and attendees are encouraged to secure their spots early due to limited availability.

American College of Lifestyle Medicine Applauds U.S. Mayors for Recently Adopted Resolution on Plant-Based Approach to Chronic Disease, Climate, Fiscal Sustainability

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023

ST. LOUIS, July 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) applauds a resolution recently ratified by the U.S. Conference of Mayors supporting a plant-based approach to combat chronic disease, help mitigate the climate crisis and create a more sustainable fiscal trajectory.

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  • ST. LOUIS, July 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) applauds a resolution recently ratified by the U.S. Conference of Mayors supporting a plant-based approach to combat chronic disease, help mitigate the climate crisis and create a more sustainable fiscal trajectory.
  • The resolution also notes that a primary driver of climate change is the food we grow, promote, and consume on a daily basis.
  • The United States Conference of Mayors is the official non-partisan organization of cities with populations of 30,000 or more.
  • Each city is represented in the Conference by its chief elected official, the mayor.

Statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors on July 4th Weekend Shootings

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Tuesday, July 4, 2023

WASHINGTON, July 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In response to the mass shootings in Baltimore, Philadelphia, Fort Worth, Lansing, Wichita and Chicago this holiday weekend, below is a statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors' President and Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve:

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  • WASHINGTON, July 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In response to the mass shootings in Baltimore, Philadelphia, Fort Worth, Lansing, Wichita and Chicago this holiday weekend, below is a statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors' President and Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve:
    On this July 4th, we must recommit to reducing gun violence in our country.
  • "Here we are again: a holiday weekend that should have been full of celebration and joy has turned into one scarred by the carnage and trauma of gun violence.
  • Gatherings in Baltimore, Philadelphia, Fort Worth, Lansing, Wichita and Chicago have left at least 10 people dead and more than 80 wounded, all from senseless gunfire.
  • Yet the horrific gun violence occurring across the country threatens our ability to do this and threatens those very freedoms.

Statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors on Mass Shooting in Richmond, VA

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023

WASHINGTON, June 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Below is a statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors President Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve on yesterday's mass shooting in Richmond, VA.

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  • WASHINGTON, June 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Below is a statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors President Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve on yesterday's mass shooting in Richmond, VA.
    America's mayors are serious about this and it's time for Congress to join them.
  • Unfortunately, in the United States, we know the answer to that question is an emphatic 'no.'
  • "Despite one deadly shooting after another, state and federal leaders refuse to take action to reduce gun violence.
  • Mayors, police chiefs, and first responders do all they can when these senseless and horrific events occur, but they need help.

Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve Elected New President of the U.S. Conference of Mayors, Policy Agenda Adopted for the Year Ahead

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Monday, June 5, 2023

COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) voted to elect a new leadership team and approved a slate of policy resolutions that will serve as the official platform of the organization and guide its advocacy agenda for the year ahead. The business meeting marked the close of the 91st Annual Meeting of the USCM, with more than 300 mayors from across America gathering here in Columbus, Ohio.

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  • Reno (NV) Mayor Hillary Schieve was elected by her fellow mayors to serve as the next President of the U.S. Conference of Mayors.
  • "My colleagues are amazing leaders, and I'm deeply grateful for the trust they've placed in me," said President Schieve.
  • Alongside Schieve, mayors elected Columbus (OH) Mayor Andrew Ginther to serve as USCM's First Vice President, and Oklahoma City (OK) Mayor David Holt was elected USCM Second Vice President.
  • Finally, Tampa (FL) was announced as the host city for the 2025 Annual Meeting of the U.S. Conference of Mayors.

America's Mayors: Ignore This Reckless Debt Limit Plan, Congress Must Pay Its Bills

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Thursday, April 27, 2023

About the United States Conference of Mayors -- The U.S. Conference of Mayors is the official nonpartisan organization of cities with populations of 30,000 or more. There are more than 1,400 such cities in the country today, and each city is represented in the Conference by its chief elected official, the mayor. Like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter.

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  • "It's time to end this charade and pass a debt limit bill that does not threaten our entire economy.
  • Congress has an obligation to pay its bills and should do so without this extreme partisanship.
  • Draconian cuts in domestic programs would hurt people who benefit from them directly, and stymie cities' ability to deliver essential services.
  • The Senate should reject this bill, the President should ignore it, and Congress needs to do its job by passing a clean debt limit increase without further delay or drama."

U.S. Conference of Mayors: Statement on House Debt Limit Plan

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Thursday, April 20, 2023

WASHINGTON, April 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The following is a statement from Tom Cochran, CEO and Executive Director of The United States Conference of Mayors, in response to the introduction of House legislation related to the federal debt limit.

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  • WASHINGTON, April 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The following is a statement from Tom Cochran, CEO and Executive Director of The United States Conference of Mayors, in response to the introduction of House legislation related to the federal debt limit.
  • American mayors will not allow us to go backward, and we urge lawmakers to reject this plan.
  • Congress has an obligation to pay its bills, and the House should increase the debt ceiling without threatening our economy.
  • The House needs to do its job and increase the debt limit without delay or drama."

Statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors on Louisville Mass Shooting

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Monday, April 10, 2023

WASHINGTON, April 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Below is a statement by Tom Cochran, CEO and Executive Director of The United States Conference of Mayors, on today's mass shooting in Louisville:

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  • WASHINGTON, April 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Below is a statement by Tom Cochran, CEO and Executive Director of The United States Conference of Mayors, on today's mass shooting in Louisville:
    "The senseless carnage of gun violence struck another American city this morning as four innocent lives were lost and nine others, including at least two police officers, were injured in a mass shooting at a bank in downtown Louisville.
  • "We commend Governor Andy Beshear for standing with Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg to condemn the mass shooting and killing in Louisville.
  • We encourage all governors to join with the nation's mayors and police chiefs calling for legislative action to stop the killing of innocent Americans.
  • "Once again, we ask what will it take for Congress, state legislators and governors to pass common sense gun violence legislation?

DFER Names Former Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza as CEO

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Monday, April 3, 2023

NEW YORK, April 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Democrats for Education Reform (DFER) announced today that former Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza has been appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the political advocacy organization and its affiliate non-partisan think-tank Education Reform Now.

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  • NEW YORK, April 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Democrats for Education Reform (DFER) announced today that former Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza has been appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the political advocacy organization and its affiliate non-partisan think-tank Education Reform Now.
  • During his two terms as the Democratic mayor of Rhode Island's largest city, Elorza undertook bold actions to advance a social and racial justice agenda.
  • "What I admire most about Jorge is his unwavering commitment to put the interest of students above adult politics," said DFER Interim CEO Shakira Petit.
  • Elorza is co-founder of the Latino Policy Institute at Roger Williams University School of Law, where he previously served as a law professor.