Grant Has Unexpected Results for ABQ’s Young Men of Color

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Grant Has Unexpected Results for ABQ’s Young Men of ColorBy City AliveSeptember 19, 2019Share this…FacebookPinterestTwitterLinkedinProspéro program in Albuquerque gets praise from the Obama Foundation A grant program out of Albuquerque is getting national attention for exceeding expectations. Not only did the Prospéro grantees meet their target goals, the unintended outcomes were even more surprising and impressive. “It’s the most effective …

Five Years of City Alive Data – The Big Takeaways

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Five Years of City Alive Data – The Big TakeawaysBy Aly Sanchez | Director of Projects, The Grant Plant | Jan. 24, 2019As we work across all sectors to lift up homegrown entrepreneurs and small business owners, we have to stay accountable. At City Alive we have big goals: increase economic growth, inclusion and resilience. But how do we measure …

What does it mean to be an ‘ecosystem’ anyway?

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What does it mean to be an ‘ecosystem’ anyway? The internet is a web. The interstate is an artery. The economy is an ecosystem. For the human brain, explaining complex ideas with analogy and metaphor helps us relate and understand quickly. In the case of the economic metaphor, however, the imagery not only works to explain the complexity of inputs …

UNM’s Partnership with the Air Force Research Lab Is Changing the Future of Aerospace

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UNM’s Partnership with the Air Force Research Lab Is Changing the Future of Aerospace Photo from the UNM Newsroom.At this very moment, there’s a tower on Sandia Crest sending experimental, high frequency microwaves across the city. Using frequencies outside the range of conventional electronics, this tower is used to collect data on potential electromagnetic signals for future space communications.It’s a …

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Michelle Melendez – On Hispanic Heritage Month: The Complex Intersections of Race, Culture, History and Economy

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On Hispanic Heritage Month: The Complex Intersections of Race, Culture, History and Economy By Michelle Melendez, Director of Equity and Inclusion, City of Albuquerque | September 27, 2018 If we are to tackle the issues that are holding Hispanics back, we must start by questioning our own thinking, and by deconstructing the social construct and rebuilding systems that work for …

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How to Boost Economic Prosperity: Hire an Intern

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How to Boost Economic Prosperity: Hire an Intern By Tony Monfiletto, Future Focused Education Director | August 14, 2018 There is a new vision for prosperity in Albuquerque. It’s a vision that is clearly connected to investing in our people. From the Keller administration’s economic development plan that is cultivating community investment, to programs and initiatives across Albuquerque focused on …

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How the Keller Administration is Catalyzing Change in the Economy

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How the Keller Administration is Catalyzing Change in the Economy An Interview with Sarita Nair – Chief Administrative Officer, City of Albuquerque July 31, 2018 The City of Albuquerque purchases more than $100 million worth of products and services through the Purchasing Division each year. We interviewed Sarita Nair, Chief Administrative Officer at the City of Albuquerque about how the …