Engage

ICIC's action-oriented research bridges the gap between theory
and practice and drives change. Over the past decade, ICIC
has engaged in an intense research effort focused on understanding
and documenting the economic and the business opportunities of
America's inner cities, cities and regions.

This wealth of knowledge identifies existing and emerging business
clusters as well as new business opportunities, assesses the competitive
advantages and disadvantages of the inner city as a business location, and reveals
best practices for operating profitably.

All of which have been used for developing action plans: real-world,
real-time ways to improve business.

ICIC is a national not-for- profit organization headquartered in Boston.
ICIC's team of 25 is led by President and CEO David G. Latimore and
Chairman Michael E. Porter. ICIC's nationally recognized Board of
Directors includes CEOs, scholars, venture capitalists, and community
leaders. ICIC's 2006 operating budget was $4 million.