2006 LISC Urban Forum Conference - November 8-10, 2006 in Miami, FL

Local Initiatives Support Corporation

LISC's Center for Commercial Revitalization (CCR) and South Florida LISC announces Urban Forum 2006, November 8-10 at the Hyatt Regency Miami in Miami, Florida.

From issues of eminent domain to decoding the language of new market tax credits, resolving safety concerns to developing funding strategies, Urban Forum 2006 will address the pressing concerns facing the revitalization of urban neighborhood business districts today. Join us in Miami for three days of interactive learning with community and economic development practitioners, public administrators, academics, students, nonprofit and corporate philanthropic professionals. Conference Highlights include:

• Targeted Expertise. Over 40 high-energy professional development sessions, interactive skill-building workshops, and dynamic keynote presentations tailored to the unique needs and makeup of the urban commercial revitalization community.
• Theory in Action. Neighborhood tours exploring the outstanding work led by community-based organizations in South Florida - a vibrant region of international commerce, culture, and development.
• Networking. Opportunities to interact and exchange ideas with more than 600 community development professionals from across the nation.
• Take-Aways. Educational materials for conference attendees to take back to their respective organizations and communities.

Urban Forum 2006 will address the major concerns of urban commercial corridors nationwide. Each session will provide results-focused strategies and critical analyses necessary for making sustainable improvements to your community.

Register online at www.LISCUrbanForum.org today. Regular registration takes place from now until October 27, 2006. Please remember that regular registration provides you with substantial savings over the available on-site registration rates. Group rates, which provide further savings for your organization, are also available.