"Neighbors accepting responsibility for themselves and each other is key to civic accomplishment. The All-America City designation acknowledges the great things that happen in New Haven when we work together." John DeStefano, Jr. New Connecticut 2008 All-America City Award Winner been chosen as an All-America City is a reflection of the hard work our community has “Having undertaken to face its challenges. It is work done collaboratively with a can-do attitude by community members, non-profits, business, and government agencies. We are proud to receive this award and hope that it represents not only what we have accomplished together but also what the future holds for our City.” Mayor Bob Blanchard Santa Rosa, California 2007 All-America City Award Winner AAC competition brought our community together like never before. The Award has “The highlighted the great accomplishments of our citizens. It is a seal of approval for our City which says that our Community is moving in the right direction and has the civic infrastructure in place to solve any problem that we may face in the future. It is an affirmation of the great work being done in our community and tells others that our City is the place you want to be.” Bill Bruton City Manager Marietta, Georgia 2006 AAC Winner Benefits to All Finalists AAC finalists and winners find it easier to attract and retain Economic Stimulus: businesses that generate jobs and a stronger tax base. They also attract and retain residents who want a healthy community. Finalists and winners also have seen an increase in tourism, grants and bond ratings. For instance: Cynthia Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager of Dubuque, Iowa, a 2007, 2012 & 2013 All-America City, says that the All-America City Award us land a “helped BIG project in the midst of major economic recession in 2009/2010. IBM located their first data center in 10-15 years in downtown Dubuque and created 1300 new jobs with an annual payroll of 58 million! We feel truly blessed.” Cynthia comments on their continued economic success, 2013 Forbes ranked us 14th “In
"Neighbors accepting responsibility for themselves and each other is key to civic accomplishment. The All-America City designation acknowledges the great things that happen in New Haven when we work together." John DeStefano, Jr. New Connecticut 2008 All-America City Award Winner “Having been chosen as an All-America City is a reflection of the hard work our community has undertaken to face its challenges. It is work done collaboratively with a can-do attitude by community members, non-profits, business, and government agencies. We are proud to receive this award and hope that it represents not only what we have accomplished together but also what the future holds for our City.” Mayor Bob Blanchard Santa Rosa, California 2007 All-America City Award Winner “The AAC competition brought our community together like never before. The Award has highlighted the great accomplishments of our citizens. It is a seal of approval for our City which says that our Community is moving in the right direction and has the civic infrastructure in place to solve any problem that we may face in the future. It is an affirmation of the great work being done in our community and tells others that our City is the place you want to be.” Bill Bruton City Manager Marietta, Georgia 2006 AAC Winner Benefits to All Finalists Economic Stimulus: AAC finalists and winners find it easier to attract and retain businesses that generate jobs and a stronger tax base. They also attract and retain residents who want a healthy community. Finalists and winners also have seen an increase in tourism, grants and bond ratings. For instance: Cynthia Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager of Dubuque, Iowa, a 2007, 2012 & 2013 All-America City, says that the All-America City Award “helped us land a BIG project in the midst of major economic recession in 2009/2010. IBM located their first data center in 10-15 years in downtown Dubuque and created 1300 new jobs with an annual payroll of 58 million! We feel truly blessed.” Cynthia comments on their continued economic success, “In 2013 Forbes ranked us 14th
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