Managing Economic Development Organizations
Date: March 17-18, 2011
Location: Washington, DC metro area

http://www.iedconline.org/FederalForum/Managing_EDOs.html

This course will cover the issues specific to economic development organizations such as working with board and city council members, developing a vision for the organization and community, delegation of available resources to the right programs, and the development of the most appropriate programs for that organization and community. Since economic development organizations differ from one another depending on the resources available to them, the location, and their mission, this course is taught in a way that will equip a leader of any organization to make better decisions and ultimately improve the economic development landscape within his/her community.

COURSE HIGHLIGHTS:
• Defining value and mission statements
• Facilitating the strategic planning processes
• Defining and serving the customer
• Improving internal management processes
• Measuring economic development performance
• Working with board and city council members
• Developing strong partnerships with other EDOs

INSTRUCTOR:

Dr. David R. Kolzow
President
Team Kolzow, Inc.

Dr. Dave Kolzow is currently President of Team Kolzow, Inc., an economic development consulting firm based in Franklin, Tennessee. Previously, he was Executive Director of the Tennessee Leadership Center in Nashville, Tennessee, a position that he held from 2005 to mid-2007. David has over thirty years of consulting experience in site selection, real estate development planning, and community economic development. His past clients include numerous communities, states, and some of the largest land developers in the nation.

ACCOMMODATIONS/TRAINING LOCATION
The Westin Alexandria
400 Courthouse Square
Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: (866) 837-4210
Website: www.starwoodhotels.com

THIS TRAINING COURSE IS BEING HELD IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE 2011 IEDC FEDERAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FORUM

"Building a Competitive future Through Innovative Partnerships"
March 20-22, 2011
Washington, DC Metro Area

http://www.iedconline.org/FederalForum/index.html

The Obama Administration has placed a strong emphasis on breaking down silos and cultivating inter-agency cooperation, and simultaneously federal agencies are encouraging prospective funding recipients to work in teams of multiple stakeholders. The November election results have changed the balance of power in Washington, and the economic development profession is maneuvering to remain at the top of the list of the new Congress' priorities. A renewed focus on regionalism and innovation within federal agencies is leading more communities to collaborate to meet mutually beneficial economic development goals.

What are the implications of the federal push toward partnerships for economic developers? The Forum will examine the role that innovative partnerships between multiple public, private, and non-profit, actors will play in ensuring geographic and national competitiveness. Gain insight on federal economic policy with three days of informative sessions and a first-rate lineup of speakers.