2009-2010 Speaker Program All events (except November 10) Noon The Racquet Club of Philadelphia 215 South 16th Street Philadelphia, PA Reserve Seating & Purchase Tickets Online September 24, 2009 Political Ethics in City, State, and Federal Government Speaker: James Eisenhower, Partner: Schnader Harrison, Segal & Lewis, LLP Mr. Eisenhower's legal practice emphasis is on government relations, criminal law, investigative services, ethics and election law, and complex civil litigation. He is the current Chairman of the PICA Board, overseeing the Philadelphia budget, and has served on numerous local, national and international commissions, ranging from criminal investigations, regulatory matters, and ethics-related investigations to strategic threat analysis to the nation. podcast available here October 16, 2009 The Ins & Outs of the State Budgetary Process and How It Could Be Improved (As Seen by a True Player) Speaker: State Representative Dwight Evans, Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee Rep. Evans has served as a State Representative since 1980 and has earned a national reputation for his work as a policymaker. As Chair of the Appropriations Committee since 1990, he will offer his first hand knowledge of the workings of the budget process in Harrisburg and what we can expect in the future. November 10, 2009 Food Access & Community Development: A Panel Discussion Speakers: Beth Miller, Executive Director, Community Design Collaborative Donald Hinkle-Brown, President, Lending & Community Investments, The Reinvestment Fund Vanessa Briggs, Executive Director, Health Promotion Council of Southeastern Pennsylvania An experienced panel will address the issue of community food access in the urban settings. The lack of access to fresh, healthy food in the inner-city is a public health and quality of life concern. The complexities of attracting the right vendor who cares about the community presents many obstacles. The panel has been successful in bringing a fresh and innovative solution to our area. Please join us for our first evening panel meeting to discuss this most important issue. PLEASE NOTE! The November 10th meeting will be held at the Center for Architecture (12th & Arch Street) at 6 PM. $10 for non-members. November 19, 2009 The Future of Philadelphia Print Media Speaker: Chris Satullo, Executive Director of News and Civic Dialogue, WHYY Newspapers – are they to become obsolete? The internet is quickly replacing the print media. How will we receive the news in the not so distant future? Mr. Satullo, a former editor with the Philadelphia Inquirer, will speak of the changing shifts in how we get our news, the future of journalism, and whom we should believe to be informed and engaged. December 17, 2009 What there is to learn from the Charter Schools? Marc Mannella KIPP Philadelphia CEO The charter school movement has caused much controversy both locally and nationally. The KIPP Schools have been recognized as successful models both in Philadelphia and in other cities, and have been featured in articles in the New York Times, Newsweek, and U.S. News and World Report. A recent article in Philadelphia Magazine, "Best Schools: Is This the Best School in Philadelphia?" by John Marchese, highlighted the strengths of the KIPP school. Please join us as KIPP Philadelphia CEO Marc Mannella describes the success of the school in North Philadelphia and plans to expand there and in West Philadelphia. January 21, 2009 Our Region’s Nonprofit Sector: It Matters…But Does It Work? Andrew Swinney President The Philadelphia Foundation Download a podcast of this event here The five-county Philadelphia region is home to some 15,000 nonprofits which generate annual revenue of $36 billion+ and employ over 240,000. It is large, diverse and important. But does it work? Does the nonprofit sector deliver what our region and our citizens need, and do we, as a region, provide the necessary support and recognition the sector needs to deliver on that expectation? Andrew Swinney, President of The Philadelphia Foundation, will share insights gained from ongoing research about the nonprofit sector in our region and discuss strategic questions raised by that research focused on making our nonprofit sector more vital and more effective in improving quality of life for our communities, especially during this period of economic challenge. February 18, 2010 Census 2010: What it Means and Will the City Be Prepared? Thomas Ginsberg Project Manager Pew Philadelphia Research Initiative With the 2010 Census fast approaching, much is on the line for the City and the region. A full count would ensure that the city maximizes its share of federal and state tax dollars and legislative representation in Washington and Harrisburg. An October 2009 Pew Report detailed how the City lags others in its preparation, and how all urban areas are at risk as they have less funding and fewer staffers for local Census preparation efforts than they did a decade ago. Please join us as Thomas Ginsberg, Project Manager for Pew’s Philadelphia Research Initiative, discusses the importance of an accurate census count for Philadelphia.(panel in formation) March 18, 2010 Philadelphia Real Estate Trends and Forecast M. Walter D’Alessio President and CEO NorthMarq Advisors, LLC Over the past several years, the Philadelphia real estate market has seen dramatic shifts in pricing and investment, mirroring the national economy. Though the City’s highs and lows were not as extreme as other municipalities, the shifting landscape continues to impact development, investment and City revenues. Please join us as M. Walter D’Alessio, who has over forty years experience in planning, developing, financing, and managing major real estate projects in Philadelphia, shares his assessment and outlook for the real estate market in Philadelphia. February 18, 2010 Census 2010: What it Means and How the City is Preparing (panel in formation) March 18, 2010 Philadelphia Real Estate Trends and Forecast M. Walter D’Alessio President and CEO NorthMarq Advisors, LLC PLEASE SAVE THESE ADDITIONAL DATES FOR THE WINTER/SPRING SCHEDULE: April 22, May 20 (third Thursday of each month) |
