March 15 – 17, 2009
Washington, DC
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The International Economic Development Council's (IEDC) Federal Economic Development Forum, March 15-17, Washington, DC is the single most important event to attend to prepare yourself and your community for what is proposed under the new Economic Stimulus Bill.

PROTECT YOUR VIABILITY AND COMPETITIVENESS: Knowing how to tap into stimulus package resources will be crucial to every economic development organization. Where else can you gain in-depth intelligence in just 2 days?

GET THE NEW ROADMAP: The landscape of the economic development industry is changing rapidly. Do you have the tools to navigate the new complexities?

TIMING IS EVERYTHING: Federal agencies will aim to get funding out quickly. Will you be ready?

There has never been a more important time to attend the 2009 IEDC Federal Economic Development Forum. The Forum will help you understand this fast-changing environment for economic development and how to tap into stimulus package resources that will further economic recovery in your community. You need all the intelligence you can gather to help your community navigate this new environment and access the resources to stay competitive.

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FORUM HIGHLIGHTS:

• Hear from insiders on how the stimulus investments will be allocated and how to access them for your community.

• Gain innovative ideas and resources for managing the economic crisis that you can use in your community.

• Understand and influence the economic development priorities of our political leaders as they craft new regulatory and policy priorities.

• Understand how the stimulus recovery plan and policy priorities can address today's economic challenges while strengthening our long-term economic competitiveness globally.