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Opening Plenary—Monday, April 28th 9:00 AM

Colvin W. Grannum
Colvin W. Grannum
President, Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation
Come hear the inspiring story of the Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation (BSRC), the nation's first community development corporation founded by Senator Robert Kennedy. BSRC owns and manages Restoration Plaza, a 300,000 square feet commercial and cultural center in the heart of Central Brooklyn. Under Grannum's leadership, Restoration Plaza is going through a major transformation into a genuine "town center" with the addition of the Billie Holiday Theatre, the Skylight Gallery, and several major retailers that have recently become tenants.

Lunch at the Forum—Tuesday, April 29th 11:45 AM

Harvey Gutman
Harvey Gutman
President, Brookside Advisors
Former Senior Vice President, Pathmark Stores
What does a community need to a modern supermarket? Many community leaders want to know how and why grocers chose certain locations over others. Harvey Gutman brings over thirty years of experience making these decisions on behalf of retailers and grocers and joins us at Urban Forum to share those industry secrets with us. Find out whether your community meets the 'real' criteria that will peak retail and grocer interest.

Closing Plenary—Wednesday, April 30th 8:00AM

The Role of Restaurants in Revitalization
From the establishment of a community's first sit down restaurant to the impact that a thriving "restaurant row" can have on an area's economy, the role that restaurants can play as part of a neighborhood economic development strategy are critical. Join us for a closing conversation on how to approach developing a restaurant strategy for your community. Jim Peters, President of the Responsible Hospitality Institute joins us for a lively open forum style discussion with local restaurateurs.