Revitalizing Sister City Relationships for a Stronger Community

03/08/2013  | 12:00 p.m. - 1:30p.m. EST

 

Where: john A. Wilson Building, Room G-9, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004.

Over the last two years, Washington, DC has revitalized their sister cities program by reorganizing their commissions and getting local institutions involved.  These partnerships are aimed at economic development through an increase in municipal information sharing, tourism and trade opportunities.  Join the discussion as panelists each bring a unique perspective to how the local program has evolved to meet the changing needs of the District’s community.

Opening Remarks by: 

Cynthia Brock-Smith, Secretary of the District of Columbia

Moderator:

Mary D. Kane, President & CEO, Sister Cities International

Panelists:

Karima Woods

   International Business Manager

   Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (confirmed)

Martha LaCrosse

    Director, Export DC

    Office of Small and Local Business Development

Lionell Thomas

    Executive Director

    DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities

George Koch

      Chair Emeritus

       Artomatic – a 501C3 non-profit organization

Representative

      DC Office of Policy and Sustainability

      District Department of the Environment