New Growth Innovation Network

A national nonprofit focused on advancing inclusive economic development to ensure that all can benefit from regional economic growth and prosperity. 🌱

[New Growth Innovation Network @NGINetwork]

The #CityscapesSummit returns May 18–20, 2026 in New Orleans! 🎉 NGIN’s premier gathering for economic innovation brings leaders together to reimagine local economies. Presale opens Dec 12 → https://t.co/hdpWU8rS7j #economicdevelopment

[New Growth Innovation Network @NGINetwork]

Be in the room where economic #innovation happens. Cityscapes Summit centers community voices & strategies led by Small & Midsized Cities. 20+ sessions, site visits & culture in NOLA.

May 18–20 | Early bird $299 https://t.co/hdpWU8rkhL

#economicdevelopment #economicgrowth

[New Growth Innovation Network @NGINetwork]

What would it take to build wealth from birth in small and midsized cities? Join NGIN + @USAccelerate for an interactive conversation on #guaranteedincome and #babybonds with local leaders. Feb 5th at 1 PM ET.

🔗 Register Here: https://t.co/N7iP50YNQa

[New Growth Innovation Network @NGINetwork]

🔥 Presale is open! Lock in the lowest price (50% off) for Cityscapes Summit 2026 in New Orleans. Built for leaders powering local economies. Limited tickets. 🎟️

[New Growth Innovation Network @NGINetwork]

📣 #RFP: New Growth Innovation Network seeks a #NewOrleans–based Event Production Partner for Cityscapes Summit 2026, taking place May 18–20. 💲Budget: $30,000 | ⏰Deadline: Jan 5 | Local partners only. Apply via form only: https://t.co/3pR0miqnHC

[New Growth Innovation Network @NGINetwork]

🔔 Presale tickets for #CityscapesSummit2026 are now live!

Cityscapes Summit brings together leaders from Small and Midsized Cities to share innovative practices and advance community-centered economic growth.

📍 New Orleans | May 18–20, 2026
🔗 https://t.co/CJvjuOff0N

[New Growth Innovation Network @NGINetwork]

Have insights that can move communities + economies forward? Cityscapes 2026 proposals are OPEN! 🎤
Submit your session idea for our New Orleans summit (May 18–20). Deadline Jan 14. Apply here: https://t.co/C0gcIbpBDY #economicdevelopment #conference

[New Growth Innovation Network @NGINetwork]

🚨 New funding + support for city, economic & community leaders! 🚨 Got a project that’s ready to grow? SCALE it.

Our 12-month program, SCALE, offers TA, coaching, capital connections + more for coalitions in cities <500K. Two tracks:

Apply by July 25: https://t.co/WMZhsvx23r

[New Growth Innovation Network @NGINetwork]

Want to join us in Cleveland this summer? LEAP is a fully funded professional development opportunity for economic, community, and city leaders from smaller cities—travel covered! Apply by March 10, 2025: https://t.co/ZOhyGXimlr #CommunityDevelopment #EconomicDevelopment #Funding

[New Growth Innovation Network @NGINetwork]

Applications for NGIN’s LEAP Program are now open!

Want to see how smaller cities (50K-500K residents) are driving innovation & economic opportunity? Join this 4-day immersive learning trip, funded by @RWJF !

🗓️ Apply by March 10, 2025: https://t.co/cHUSVHnr4W

[New Growth Innovation Network @NGINetwork]

Last Thursday, we hosted the Equity Impact Investments Cohort II Convening with over 60 leaders! Craig Buerstatte from the @US_EDA spoke and attendees engaged in breakout rooms, sharing projects and explored new funding opportunities!

[New Growth Innovation Network @NGINetwork]

⭐️ Let’s give it up for our July SMC Practitioner Spotlight--- Trevor Smith, Co-Founder of BLIS Collective. ⭐️ BLIS stands for Black Liberation—Indigenous Sovereignty and fosters collaboration to repair US culture.

Connect with Trevor on NGIN’s platform! https://t.co/u7g62VoSp9

[New Growth Innovation Network @NGINetwork]

We're thrilled to announce NGIN has received a grant from the @gatesfoundation to continue the Advancing Economic Mobility initiative. We'll provide yearlong support and up to $30,000 to five communities to enhance collaboration and economic mobility. Stay tuned for updates!

[Creative Collective LLC @collectivecre8s]

So inspired by the @nginetwork Summit, I will share some findings, reflections, and themes over the next week or so from the sessions we attended! I HIGHLY suggest attending this in the future if you can.

At the recent NGIN Cityscapes Summit, we attende… https://t.co/CA0pnpcpdt

[Lincoln Institute of Land Policy @landpolicy]

At @NGINetwork’s Cityscapes Summit a few weeks ago, @rjmcgrail shared lessons from our Accelerating Community Investment initiative in a fireside chat with participants @aromero_nm (New Mexico Impact Investing Collaborative) and @CpikeEcoDev (Jackson Redevelopment Authority).

[BCT Partners @bctpartners973]

Dr. Randal Pinkett @BCTPartners973 joined the New Growth Innovation Network (NGIN)
🏙️ CityScapes Summit: Igniting Inclusive Economies on May 17th. He spoke on a panel entitled, “Metrics that Matter: Charting New Economic Development Benchmarks”

[Andre M. Perry @andreperryedu]

It was a pleasure to open the collar a bit at the NGIN Cityscapes Summit 2024. Creating an inclusive economy is hard, but there are good people doing the work that’s necessary to make it happen. Thank you for inviting me. 📷 @mediabyprince

[New Growth Innovation Network @NGINetwork]

Our June #SMC Practitioner Spotlight is Jacques Colon , Chief Strategy Officer for @CityofTacoma! He leads key initiatives like the #Equity Index, which won the #NGIN Luminary Award at the #CityscapesSummit2024. Watch his interview on https://t.co/u7g62VoSp9! #EconomicDevelopment

[New Growth Innovation Network @NGINetwork]

On this #Juneteenth, we honor the resilience of Black Americans, recognize the ongoing struggle for equality, and reaffirm our pledge to foster a future where economic opportunity is accessible to all.

[New Growth Innovation Network @NGINetwork]

May's Small and Midsized City Practitioner Spotlight is on Angel Iset Dozier, founder of @beconnecteddurm. Her initiative uses arts, culture, and music to address disparities and promote equity. Watch her interview and connect on NGIN’s SMC Hub! ➡️https://t.co/xzzIx6y1Pi