Webinars

The Center produces webinars periodically to discuss pertinent topics such as economic development, affordable housing, hurricane preparedness, and more.

View highlights from some of our recent webinars below and view full-videos by visiting our YouTube page.



View YouTube video at http://www.youtube.com/v/83g7g97Vrj4.

The Economic Resilience Project follows on the JPMC's COVID Economic Recovery Index by providing a tool for local leaders in creating stronger and more equitable economic policies that withstand future economic shocks while expanding economic opportunities for workers.

The Economic Resiliency Project webinar will define the pillars of economic resilience and introduce a dashboard for tracking and comparing the effectiveness of the local economic development polices.




When Work Disappears Webinar As South Florida anxiously awaits signs of an economic recovery, it is important for local leaders to pause and reflect on what a re-emerging economy will look like post-COVID-19. This special presentation was led by experts from the Jorge M. Perez Metropolitan Center, with a featured guest, Commissioner (now Mayor) Daniella Levine Cava.

Read the policy brief that was released in conjunction with this webinar.




Solutions to Escalating Housing Challenges UnidosUS, Centro Campesino, and the Jorge M. Pérez FIU Metropolitan present this national webinar on the growing affordable housing challenges facing the nation. Leading experts from these organizations will presented newly released reports and policy direction on the growing affordable housing needs as a result of the economic and community impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Read the policy brief that was released in conjunction with this webinar.




Racial Disparities Webinar The FIU Jorge M. Pérez Metropolitan Center put together this webinar on racial disparities with local experts to discuss the issues that affect South Florida and the next steps moving forward. Experts from the Miami Foundation, Broward Urban League, FIU, and the Wilton Manors joined us for this timely discussion.