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Hello [[fname]],

Economic Development can take on many forms, names, and roles around the world, like investment promotion, economic expansion, or industry development. While there are many different variations, the 2016 IEDC Annual Conference ties it all together with content, networking opportunities, and professional development. Join over 1,500 of your peers for this event in Cleveland, Ohio September 25 - 28, 2016.

Be sure to check out our many international sessions and take advantage of your special discounted registration price.

These IEDC 2016 Annual Conference sessions will highlight some economic development topics and ideas that are trending internationally:


Sunday, Sept. 25

What's Yours is Mine: The Sharing Economy

The emergence of the sharing economy presents significant challenges and opportunities for established businesses, economic development organizations and communities.


Monday, Sept. 26

Boom-Bust-Boom: Springboard Opportunities through Adversity

As economic developers are "first responders" at the local and regional level, it is important that we are ready to handle the global economic tides. This session will showcase the challenges and responses that various communities have faced, giving attendees innovative ideas, specific examples, and best practices for weathering their next challenge.


Tuesday, Sept. 27

Building a Regional Entrepreneurial Ecosystem

Regional partnerships between government, nonprofits and private business are betting on the success of today's entrepreneurs to become tomorrow's employers. Learn what your region can do to collaborate and take entrepreneurship and innovation to the next level.


Wednesday, Sept. 28

Why Transportation and Logistics?

Illustrating a competitive and comparative advantage in your transportation and logistics capabilities can be a game-changer for a community. This session will help economic developers effectively position their communities to attract new opportunities and to develop strategies based on available or potential transportation resources.

Business Location Consultants Forum
Make sure to attend this popular event, where you'll learn about the hottest industry trends, leading business location indicators, and what local communities must do to stay in the game.



Take Advantage of Your Reduced Registration Pricing

IEDC appreciates the knowledge sharing from around the global practioners.To assist our international-based friends, IEDC has created a special reduced registration price for members and non-members based outside the United States. Take advantage of this special reduced price and download the registration form.

Want to save even more? Bring a delegation of five or more and save $160 each. Contact IEDC to learn more.



Join IEDC for Dinner

IEDC likes to provide thanks to our international- based attendees with a special appreciation dinner Sunday evening of the conference. Sign-up today to join this complimentary dinner, an annual favorite.

Whether participating or speaking in the educational sessions, the international dinner, or networking with over 1,500 professionals in-between sessions, this year's conference is an exciting opportunity for economic developers.

Sincerely,

Jeff Finkle, CEcD
President & CEO
International Economic Development Council



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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