Testimonials
Regional Surge Shows Four Faces
Neal R. Peirce, syndicated columnist
ARS helps leaders be effective stewards of their regions…
- “[ARS] acquainted me with expert resource people who can help me strengthen my effectiveness. [It] helped me identify useful best practices.”
- “It has been most helpful to put our efforts in context with other regional initiatives around the country. Learning what is similar, how this fits in a process, that we can look to the experience of others to get help.”
- “The opportunity to benchmark efforts and learn from the experience of others has been significant.”
Peer relationships foster learning and collaboration…
- “I've gained a better understanding of ways in which other regions have solved problems and created opportunities.”
- “[I’ve] made connections with the ideas - and more importantly - with the leaders that are changing the face of their regions today.”
- “I've exchanged several e-mails w/participants and incorporated their insights in my work.”
Alliance members stay on the cutting edge of innovative practices…
- “The network constantly adds information about developments around the country, which I find useful wherever I am. I am most often speaking or working in other regions, other than the one in which I live. So ARS information web has been one of my most valuable sources, because the information comes distilled through the eyes and experience of people whose judgment I trust.”
- “We have adapted ideas or refined ideas that other regions use. In many cases, we have already implemented ideas presented in meetings and the newsletter.”
A national network generates momentum and support for regional issues…
- “In his speeches and other advocacy efforts, Mayor Johnson often points to ARS and its active members as evidence of the growing national awareness of the importance of regionalism.”
- “[An outcome of ARS is] building a national, cross-sector leadership forum for regional advocacy.”
- “I have used the ‘fact’ of the National Network, the strong regional developments in other important cities and the quality of individuals involved as support/validation of our work in San Diego.”
ARS brings a unique value to other organizationsit networks the networks…
- “[ARS has resulted in] transfer of ideas and building of network relationships.”California Center for Regional Leadership
- “[The] Alliance was a charter partner with PRL, helping to organize, develop the strategic plan, network, and connect with key people. I feel we have a collaborative relationship, which is the ultimate best practice.”Partnership for Regional Livability
- “[I’ve gained a] better understanding of positive opportunities to connect private sector actors in regional equity conversation. [I’ve] shared the work of ARS with other community-based actors who are developing and/or acting on a regional equity agenda.”Policylink
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