"As the local economic development experts here all know, communities that open their doors to foreign investment create more jobs and economic development activity than those that don't." - President Barack Obama, June 20, 2016.

No doubt you're already putting the final touches on your travel plans for IEDC's 2016 Annual Conference. Here's a session you'll want to attend.


Data-Driven FDI: How to Attract Investment to YOUR Community
Sunday, September 25, 2016
Time: 3:45 - 5:15 p.m.
Location: Room 24 of the Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland

A IEDC 2016 Annual Conference Sponsored Session by StateBook International

In 2015, foreign direct investment contributed a record-breaking $348 billion to the U.S. economy. Foreign companies are building factories, investing in research and development and employ more than 6 million Americans in well-paying jobs. Follow the FDI process from beginning to end and learn how to promote the assets of your community to attract foreign investors in this action-packed session.

What you'll learn:

- Successful examples of FDI wins in small and large communities
- Cutting-edge FDI trends and lessons learned
- Which countries are growing sources FDI to the U.S and what sectors international investors are focused on
- The role data and technology play in FDI investment decisions and how you can leverage it to effectively compete
- The role site selectors play in U.S. FDI
- Actionable items you can take back to your community to prepare to respond to inquiries by foreign investors

Moderator:

		Calandra Cruickshank CEO, Statebook International Kingston, NY
Speakers:
		Steve Miller Senior International Investment Specialist SelectUSA Washington, DC
		Jung Kim Managing Director Research and Business Intelligence Columbus 2020
		Judith Walker Executive Director Corporate Services OCO Global Belfast, UK

This session will be held Sunday in Room 24 of the Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland from 3:45 - 5:15 pm.

The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) is a non-profit, non-partisan membership organization serving economic developers. With more than 4,700 members, IEDC is the largest organization of its kind. Economic developers promote economic well-being and quality of life for their communities by creating, retaining and expanding jobs that facilitate growth, enhance wealth and provide a stable tax base. From public to private, rural to urban and local to international, IEDC's members are engaged in the full range of economic development experience. Given the breadth of economic development work, our members are employed in a wide variety of settings including local, state, provincial and federal governments, public-private partnerships, chambers of commerce, universities and a variety of other institutions. When we succeed, our members create high-quality jobs, develop vibrant communities, and improve the quality of life in their regions.

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