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Category Archives: Economic Development

15 Apr
Blog, Economic Development, Interns' Corner, Society and Culture

How Low-Income Families Can Earn Refunds This Tax Season

It's tax filing season! Don’t you love this time of year? You are right, nobody enjoys filing their taxes. It takes time from...

| Tagged Earned Tax Income Credit, economics, finance, income inequality, Internal Revenue Service, IRS, Niagara Foundation, tax refunds, tax season, wage gap
22 Mar
Blog, Economic Development, Environment, Global Issues, Health, Interns' Corner, Science and Technology, Society and Culture

Climate Change and Its Effects on Pollinators, Plants, and Food

Climate change is happening now! Yes, I understand this might be an obvious statement. However, we have a lack of knowledge about the...

| Tagged agriculture, climate change, crops, ecosystem, food, global warming, honeybees, Niagara Foundation, phenology, plants, pollination
03 Mar
2016, Chicago Global Family, Economic Development, Governance, Politics, Public Affairs, Public and Global Affairs, RSVP

CGF: Laurence Msall, President of the Civic Foundation on “Financial Challenges of Chicago and Illinois”

19 Feb
Blog, Day Overviews, Economic Development, Global Issues, Human Rights, Society and Culture

February 20 is World Day of Social Justice

oday is World Day of Social Justice. This day is recognized by the U.N. and its member states and was officially created in...

| Tagged development, globalization, human rights, Niagara Foundation, social justice, United Nations, World Day of Social Justice
27 Jan
2016, Branches, Chicago Global Family, Diplomacy, Economic Development, Events, Governance, Illinois, Politics, Public Affairs, Public and Global Affairs

CGF: Commissioner Bridget Gainer to speak on “Youth Joblessness in the County”

21 Jan
Blog, Economic Development, Global Issues, Governance, Interns' Corner, Politics, Public Affairs, Society and Culture, Values

“This is Greece”: A Student’s Experience During the Debt Crisis

“Their economic crisis is making that country very unstable, it’s not a very safe place for travelers. You should go somewhere else!” I...

| Tagged austerity, bailout, finance, Greece, Grexit, policy, recession, tourism, values
04 Dec
Blog, Economic Development, Environment, Global Issues, Interns' Corner

Today is World Soil Day

Today, there are many issues surrounding how we treat our soil and damage its health properties through different chemicals and fertilizers, which in-turn...

| Tagged climate change, conservation, environment, preservation, soil, sustainability, UN observance, United Nations, World Soil Day
20 Nov
Blog, Economic Development, Event Recaps, Human Rights, Interfaith, Leadership, Niagara Updates, Religion and Spirituality, Society and Culture

Event Recap: 2015 Peace & Dialogue Awards

Each year, the Niagara Foundation publicly recognizes individuals and organizations in the Chicago community who have distinguished themselves in their profession and contributed...

| Tagged Andrea Zopp, chicago, Chicago Community Trust, Community Service Award, Daniel Ash, Fethullah Gulen Award, Gesture, Lifetime Leadership Award, Niagara Foundation, Peace & Dialogue Awards, silent auction, Suzanne Morgan
09 Nov
2016, Chicago Global Family, Economic Development, Environment, Events, Global Issues, Illinois, Leadership, Public and Global Affairs, RSVP

CGF: Katherine B.Cordova, the Ex. Director of Chicago Fair Trade to speak on “Leading for Economic and Environmental Justice”

24 Oct
Blog, Day Overviews, Economic Development, Global Issues, Science and Technology

Today is World Development Information Day

This Saturday, October 24 is World Development Information Day, which was instituted on this day in 1972 by the United Nations. The date...

23 Oct
Blog, Economic Development, Environment, Event Recaps, Global Issues, Science and Technology

Howard Learner Talks Environmental Law, Energy Efficiency

On Wednesday, October 21 at the Niagara Foundation, we hosted Howard A. Learner, the President and Executive Director of the Environmental Law and...

| Tagged ELPC, energy, energy efficiency, environment, environmental law, Environmental Law and Policy Center, Howard Learner, Niagara Foundation, technology
16 Oct
Blog, Economic Development, Education, Event Recaps, Society and Culture

Event Recap: Arshia Ali-Khan Discusses Poverty in Chicago, Lake County

On October 14th, Niagara Foundation was pleased to host Arshia Ali-Khan, Director of Business Development & Marketing for the UMMA Center. The UMMA...

| Tagged chicago, Lake County, poverty, UMMA Centers
09 Oct
Blog, Day Overviews, Economic Development, Education, Global Issues

Today is World Post Day

On October 9, 2015, it is World Post Day. The day marks the anniversary of the Universal Postal Union’s establishment. The union’s goal...

| Tagged mail, Universal Postal Union, World Post Day
28 Sep
Blog, Day Overviews, Economic Development, Education

Sunday was World Tourism Day!

Every year, United Nations’ World Tourism Day is celebrated on September 27. The day aims to promote tourism and to raise awareness about...

25 Sep
Blog, Day Overviews, Economic Development, Education, Global Issues

Today is World Maritime Day!

World Maritime Day was created by the International Maritime Organization to focus attention on the importance of shipping safety, maritime security and the...

| Tagged World Maritime Day
21 Sep
Blog, Default Category, Economic Development, Interns' Corner, Values

How Brands Produce and Maintain Belief

Currently, according to American physicist and philosopher Thomas Samuel Kuhn, we are witnessing a paradigm shift in the culture of brands and branding....

| Tagged belief, brands, Coca-Cola, Nike
14 Sep
Blog, Economic Development, Event Recaps, Leadership, Values

Event Recap: Chicago & Global Family with Tom Kuczmarski

On Wednesday, September 9, Thomas D. Kuczmarski, a nationally recognized expert in the innovation of new products and services joined Niagara Foundation for...

| Tagged chicago, Chicago Innovation Awards, Innovation, Tom Kuczmarski
13 Aug
Blog, Economic Development, Interns' Corner, Society and Culture

Homelessness in Chicago

A 2014 report states that there are approximately 138,575 homeless people in Chicago. To help these people, the city of Chicago offers 2,064...

| Tagged chicago, Homelessness
06 Aug
Blog, Economic Development, Environment, Global Issues, Governance, Interns' Corner, Peace and Conflict, Politics

Revisiting Resource Conflict in Ecuador

Ecuador is blessed with an abundance of timber, fish, and hydropower. Such a diverse landscape is fertile ground for resource conflict, particularly with...

| Tagged Economy, Ecuador, Indigenous peoples, Natural resources, Rafael Correa
27 Jul
Blog, Economic Development, Event Recaps, Gender, Global Issues, Human Rights, Society and Culture, Values

The Importance of Women in Combatting Food Insecurity: A Recap

The views and opinions expressed on the website are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of...

| Tagged chicago, Food insecurity, United Nations Association
Academic Affairs, Blog, Economic Development, Niagara Updates

President of NEIU, Sharon Hahs, on Higher Education and Global Understanding

On April 17th, President of Northeastern Illinois University, Dr. Sharon Hahs, will be speaking at the Niagara Foundation on the role of higher...

27 Jan
2014, Economic Development, Global Issues, Niagara Forums, Wisconsin

Energy Policy and Fuel Choice

03 Dec
2014, Economic Development, Leadership, Niagara Forums, Wisconsin

The challenges and opportunities to do business with Chinese companies

2013, Economic Development, Education, Illinois, Leadership, Niagara Forums

Legal Education: Crisis and Transformation

20 Aug
2013, Economic Development, Global Issues, Illinois, Leadership, Niagara Forums, Public Affairs

Niagara Forums with Anne Pramaggiore, President and CEO of ComEd

2013, Economic Development, Gender, Illinois, Niagara Forums

Valerie J. Van Meter, Senior Vice President, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago

2013, Economic Development, Education, Global Issues, Human Rights, Illinois, Niagara Forums, Public Affairs

Recidivism: Is Illinois on top of its game?

2012, Economic Development, Illinois, Niagara Forums, Public Affairs

Chicago Politics with Prof Paul Green, Chairman, City Club of Chicago

2011, Economic Development, Illinois, Niagara Forums, Public Affairs

Managing City Government in Difficult Economic Times

2011, Economic Development, Illinois, Leadership, Niagara Forums

Donna Gaines, President & CEO, Alliance of Business Leaders and Entrepreneurs (ABLE)

2011, Economic Development, Human Rights, Illinois, Niagara Forums, Public Affairs

Antonio R. Riley, HUD Midwest Regional Administrator

2011, Economic Development, Global Issues, Illinois, Niagara Forums

The relations between China and the US: Status, Potential and Prospect with Hon. Yang Guoqiang, Consul General of the People’s Republic of China in Chicago

2011, Economic Development, Global Issues, Illinois, Niagara Forums

Northern Neighbor Key to Our Energy Security with Hon. Georges Rioux, Consul General of Canada in Chicago

2011, Economic Development, Illinois, Niagara Forums

The French Presidency of the G8 and G20 with Hon Graham Paul, Consul General of France in Chicago

2010, Economic Development, Illinois, Niagara Forums, Public Affairs

Argentina: Business Opportunities and Economic Integration in Latin America

2008, Economic Development, Illinois, Niagara Forums

Peace and Prosperity Through Trade with Hon. Neil Hartigan, CEO and President, World Trade Center Illinois

11 Dec
2007, Economic Development, Illinois, Leadership, Niagara Forums, Values

Niagara Forums with J. Barry Mitchell, President & CO, ComEd

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