The International Economic Development Council's 2008 Annual Conference
October 19 – 22, Atlanta, GA
http://www.iedconline.org/AnnualConference/index.html

Defining Issues Luncheon
Tuesday, October 21
12:00 – 1:45pm
Extra fee event ($)

Join IEDC in Atlanta, GA, October 19-22, for the world's largest annual gathering of economic developers, as industry leaders break down the current issues and new models essential for communities looking to capture the growth brought by the next billion.

Come see John Rice, Vice Chairman of General Electric Company and President & CEO of GE Infrastructure speak about infrastructure and energy issues facing businesses today.

A member of Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin's advisory committee on economic development and winner of Business to Business's 2004 CEO of the Year Award; John Rice is both a dynamic business leader and an expert on infrastructure and sustainability.

As current President and CEO for GE Infrastructure, John Rice oversees GE business segments in Energy, Aviation, Rail, Oil & Gas, Water, Energy Financial Services, and Aviation Financial Services. Many of these are cutting-edge areas for economic development in today's economy - especially with gas at $4 a gallon and aviation prices increasing drastically. Transportation is a hot issue in economic development, and in a globalized economy one that will continue to increase in interest. Hear where infrastructure and energy are headed from one of the leading energy companies themselves.

Check out John Rice's full biography here: http://www.iedconline.org/AnnualConference/Speakers.html#rice

Register today to hear John Rice speak about these issues and more! http://www.iedconline.org/AnnualConference/Registration.html