IEDC presents Building Cutting-Edge Public-Private Partnerships in association with the International Council of Shopping Centers, a conference focused on the real estate sector, to be held in Charlotte, North Carolina, June 8-10.

KEYNOTE LUNCHEON WITH BRIAN FRANCE
Monday, June 9th, 12:30 – 2:00 pm

Brian Z. France, actively involved in NASCAR for more than two decades, is a member of the NASCAR-founding France family and assumed the roles of NASCAR Chairman and CEO in October 2003. Previous awards include Advertising Age honoring France as one of the publication's top 100 marketers of the year and Promo Magazine naming him as one of that publication's top promoters of the year. In 2006, he was named to the Broadcasting and Cable Hall of Fame. He serves on many boards and is the founder and former Chairman of NASCAR's Diversity Council, an organization comprised of motorsports executives focused on encouraging greater diversity within the industry.

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PARTNERSHIP THAT WON THE NASCAR HALL OF FAME
Monday, June 9th, 2:15 – 3:00 pm
Many different cities were considered for the NASCAR Hall of Fame; however the City of Charlotte was awarded the project and broke ground in January, 2007. This session will present the members of the partnership who worked together to win the NASCAR Hall of Fame for the City of Charlotte. Hear the different perspectives of each partner and understand how they mobilized for success.

SPEAKERS INCLUDE:
- Jim Schumacher, Assistant City Manager, City of Charlotte
- Mark Dyer, President & CEO, Motorsports Authentic
- Flint McNaughton, Southeast Regional Partner/Senior VP, Lauth
- Tim Newman, CEO, Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority

Join IEDC at this unique gathering to network with leading experts and learn the latest trends and issues relevant to the industry. With a lineup of amazing pre-conference tours, receptions at world-class locations, and the opportunity for an invaluable learning experience, the Building Cutting-Edge Public-Private Partnerships conference is proving to be imperative to everyone's professional development. Register today!

Related Link: Building Cutting-Edge Public-Private Partnerships Conference Website

For more information contact:

Erin Way
International Economic Development Council
734 15th Street NW, Suite 900
Washington
DC 20005
USA

Phone: 202-942-9474
Fax: 202-223-4745
Email: [email protected]
Web: http://www.iedconline.org/