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$10 million annual levy for Families in Education initiative through City for readiness and academic achievement Alliance for Education is very powerful source of funding for public schools and is affiliate of Chamber Alliance mission is re- inventing K- Ieadmhip programs for principals, mentorship programs, generating grassroots support for transformation, building permanent funding sources Possible speaker is Joseph 01chefsky, superi ntendent and Robin Pasquerel la, president of Alliance for Education{ BobWatt, Boeing Exec. 6. Downtown Revitallmz2bon • East 10 years have seen total transformation • Nordstrom built new flagship; Nike Town, other major national retailers fighting to get in Currently enjoys 3.5 retail vacancy and 15% office vacancy 0-60 of retail spending is from visitors doubled the amount of housing downtown since 1990; added 25,000 units in last two gears Business Improvement District of 225 blocks focused on renewal; Funded by 900 property owners; BILE does trash, safety, research, marketing Possible speakers include Nordstroms, Kate J oncas (head of downto n ,org. ) 7, Arts & Culture as Economic Development Strategy • New opera house, library and museum funded with 113 public, 1/3 private, 113 nonprofit • Model Cultural Tourism program designed to put derriers in chairs and heads in beds • Seattle Public Library and Foundation among top in US; currently raising 70 million for library 8. Worktome Seattle Jobs Initiative is national model; focused on industry sector skill training; funding from public and Annie E. Casey Fdto. Chamber affiliate, Urban Institute, focused on community development and jobs; estimate saved tax pagers $65 million each year because people aren't on public assistance In addition to these agenda items, the ICLV is a tremendous opportunity for Twin Cities leaden to spend tirne together building relationships, visioning for the future, and sharing ideas and perspectives. While the visit is highly structured, there will be time in the evening for informal conversations.