Boston – The International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) announced at the New England Idea Exchange in Boston that it is establishing the Thomas M. Menino Alliance Scholarship for professional development in recognition of the Mayor’s dedication to the City of Boston, his passion for sustainable development and his promotion of public-private partnerships.
“Mayor Menino’s contributions to ICSC, the retail real estate industry and the City of
Boston cannot be measured. He has been a staunch supporter of public–private partnerships
and sustainable and responsible economic development,” said Michael P. Kercheval, president and CEO of ICSC. “We are grateful for the Mayor’s continued involvement with ICSC over the years, and his advocacy for retail development in Boston. This scholarship is just one way for ICSC to say thank you, and continue his efforts,” he said.
Mayor Menino’s efforts are a reflection of ICSC’s Alliance program, whose mission is to promote public-private partnerships.
He has worked closely with the retail development industry in order to increase economic development, as a result, the City of Boston is booming economically, in downtown areas and in neighborhoods with strong business districts.
It is with these efforts in mind, that ICSC has established the Thomas M. Menino Alliance Scholarship for professional development, which will enable those public sector and non-profit members of ICSC with limited resources, to enroll in ICSC’s most distinguished professional development programs.
This scholarship will allow other public officials to follow in Mayor Menino’s footsteps, learn about the retail real estate industry and the positive impact quality development can bring to their communities.