Learn about the Obama Economic Development Stimulus
International Economic Development Council
New Administration, New Beginnings: Energizing Communities and the Economy
March 15-17, 2009
Washington, DC Metro Area
Change has come to Washington, and both opportunities and challenges abound – from a new presidential administration and a significantly altered Congress to the toughest economic climate in decades. Economic developers must understand the players, the priorities and the possible policy responses germinating in Washington that will affect our work for years to come, in regard to both short-term economic stimulus and long-term, sustainable competitiveness.
The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) welcomes you to attend the 2009 Federal Economic Development Forum, March 15-17, in the Washington, DC Metro Area. Join us for three days of informative sessions and a first-rate lineup of speakers highlighting the relevant federal issues facing the economic development community.
FIND innovative solutions and best practices from policy professionals and workforce leaders
NETWORK with other economic developers and representatives from federal agencies
INFLUENCE Congress on federal economic development issues that affect you
LEARN from insiders on what to expect from the transitioning administration
View the program: http://www.iedconline.org/FederalForum/Program.html
Expert Speakers: http://www.iedconline.org/FederalForum/Speakers.html
Register today: http://www.iedconline.org/FederalForum/Registration.html
CONFIRMED SPEAKERS INCLUDE:
Robert D. Atkinson, PhD, President, The Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF)
Ian Bromley, FM, MA, MBA, Chief Executive, Creative Sheffield/Sheffield City Development Company
Chuck Conlon, Managing Director, CQ Budget Tracker
Jennifer Derstine, US Department of Commerce – Invest in America
Karen R. Elzey, Vice President & Executive Director, Institute for a Competitive Workforce, US Chamber of Commerce
James A. Jaffe, President & CEO, National Association of Seed and Venture Funds
James R. Kinnett, President, The Kinnett Consulting Group
Charles E.M. Kolb, President, Committee for Economic Development
Greg LeRoy, Executive Director, Good Jobs First
Peter Roberson, Senior Policy Advisor, Committee on Financial Services, US House of Representatives
Douglass F. Small, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Employment and Training Administration, US Department of Labor
Raymond J. Uhalde, Director, Workforce Development Strategies Group, National Center on Education and the Economy
BOOK YOUR HOTEL TODAY!
The Westin Alexandria
401 Courthouse Square
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 253-8600 or (866) 837-4210
IEDC room rate: $199 single/double
For more information and to register, please visit http://www.iedconline.org/FederalForum/index.html
Posted January 9, 2009
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