ON Topic – Leading with purpose!

Guest speaker will share: Economic development agenda promoting innovation and competitiveness, preparing  growth and success for its local business community . An Economic Development team should be proud of the investments it has made in economically distressed regions, based on their locally-driven strategies and needs, and the outcomes of those investments which spurred local innovation and entrepreneurship creating and saving jobs and leveraging private

Jorge L. Ventura Bio :  City planner, urban designer and architect with over 8 years of experience planning, mapping, designing, and researching for projects at the regional, urban, and neighborhood scales. Expertise in the analysis of urban environments and the creation of decision-making tools to generate strategies aimed at increasing the quality of life of communities. Able to manage multiple projects and complete tasks in a timely fashion with the most high-quality standards. Proven ability to analyze technical information and reports and to prepare presentations for clients.

Andre Wallace: As a resident of Mount Vernon for over 38 years I’ve been blessed with the wonderful opportunity to successfully raise a family and expand my construction and development business. This city has given me more than I could have ever imagined and I’m proud to call Mount Vernon my home.