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.

* SESSION SPOTLIGHT *
Washington Briefing
Tuesday, March 17th
9:15 am – 10:45 am

With a new President, new Administration and new Congress, policy priorities will be changing. This plenary session will provide an overview of the president's budget, insights on what the priorities are and identify what parts of the budget important for economic developers will come to the floor of Congress. Who better to hear from than Congressman James Clyburn (D-SC), the House Majority Whip? Join IEDC in Washington and register today!

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

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