And why is it important?

Panel discussion features:

• Andrew Butcher, Co-Founder, CEO, GTECH Strategies, Pittsburgh (Moderator);
• Erin Flynn, Associate Vice President for Strategic Partnerships, Portland State University;
• Bill Generett, President + CEO, Urban Innovation21 (Pittsburgh);
• Valerie Patton, Vice President, Economic Inclusion and Talent / Executive Director, Diversity Initiative, St. Louis Regional Chamber;
• Sharon Sobol Jordan, Chief of Staff, Cuyahoga County Chief Executive Armond Budish (Cleveland);
• Brad Whitehead, President, Fund for Our Economic Future (Cleveland)