Institute for Economic Competitiveness

Joint statement on the launch of the North American Semiconductor Conference and North American Ministerial Committee on Economic Competitiveness

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023

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The three governments organized the first North America Semiconductor Conference in Washington, D.C. on May 18-19 with the support of the Semiconductor Industry Association and Arizona State University.

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The three governments organized the first North America Semiconductor Conference in Washington, D.C. on May 18-19 with the support of the Semiconductor Industry Association and Arizona State University.
The conference reflects a shared commitment by government, industry, and academia to work together to strengthen the resilience of the North American semiconductor supply chain.
Canada, the United States and Mexico also launched the North American Ministerial Committee on Economic Competitiveness (NAMCEC), fulfilling another commitment by our leaders at the North American Leaders' Summit, which will align efforts at the cabinet-level to strengthen regional competitiveness and productivity in industries of the future including semiconductors, clean energy, critical minerals, biomanufacturing, and information and communications technology.
To advance these opportunities, Canada, the United States and Mexico committed to establish biannual dialogues among officials.

Visitor Bureau Celebrates National Travel and Tourism Week with Program and Award Winners

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023

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NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla., May 9, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- More than 100 members of the New Smyrna Beach Area tourism industry gathered to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of National Travel and Tourism Week and to announce award winners.

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More than 100 members of the New Smyrna Beach Area tourism industry gathered to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of National Travel and Tourism Week.
NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla., May 9, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- More than 100 members of the New Smyrna Beach Area tourism industry gathered to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of National Travel and Tourism Week and to announce award winners.
The Tourism Champion Awards are reserved for those who have exceeded expectations with their dedication to tourism in the New Smyrna Beach Area.
Two Sustainable Tourism Awards were bestowed upon the Hampton Inn & Suites NSB and Yaupon Brothers American Tea Co for their commitment to the bureau's sustainability program.

Greater Philadelphia Region Seeks ARPA-H Home

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Wednesday, June 29, 2022

PHILADELPHIA, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia today announced the region's intention to seek to be the new home for a recently announced $1 billion federal agency, the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H), which is expected to be located outside of Washington D.C. In a letter sent to the U.S. Health & Human Services Department Secretary Xavier Becerra and signed by business, civic, and elected officials, signers tout the region's expertise in cell & gene therapy and gene editing, its rank as one of the top eight life sciences markets in the U.S., and its deep scientific and medical ecosystem as reasons why this area stands out as the ideal location. The new agency, established by Congress earlier this year, will speed up biomedical and health cures and treatment by funding new and innovative research.

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"We feel that Greater Philadelphia's position as a global hub of research, talent, capital, and companies, combined with its second-to-none accessibility, give this region the power to forever transform how care is delivered to patients and essentially cure the incurable," the letter states.
"Today the Chamber is launching a multi-state, eleven-county regional effort to attract the new Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health to the Greater Philadelphia region," said Claire Marrazzo Greenwood, Executive Director and Senior Vice President of Economic Competitiveness for the Chamber.
The Philadelphia region has a long and deep track record of innovation.
To date, six FDA-approved cell & gene therapies have their origins in the region.

Nashville Health Care Council Names Apryl Childs-Potter New President

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Thursday, April 28, 2022

The Nashville Health Care Council Board of Directors announced today that Apryl Childs-Potter has been named the new President of the organization, effective May 16, 2022.

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The Nashville Health Care Council Board of Directors announced today that Apryl Childs-Potter has been named the new President of the organization, effective May 16, 2022.
Childs-Potters introduction follows a thorough, national search process and comes at a momentous time for the Council and Nashvilles expanding health care community.
Im thrilled to join the Nashville Health Care Council at such an important time for the city and the health care industry, said Childs-Potter.
The Nashville Health Care Council is a premier association of health care industry leaders working together to inspire global collaboration to improve health care by serving as a catalyst for leadership and innovation.