Great news. We've extended our early bird deadline by one week - sign up today for IEDC's 2016 Annual Conference. Get started now. The early bird registration rate ends this Friday, July 22.

After Friday, fees increase by $140.


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Join us in Cleveland this September 25 - 28.

Here's your chance to save money with the IEDC early bird registration rate that expires this week. We've extended the deadline to give you more time to register - we simply want to see you there. So many great activities are planned for this very special Annual Conference - after all, 2016 is the Year of the Economic Developer.

Attending means that you'll gain access to content, networking opportunities and professional development. Over 1,500 of your peers will be at this event in Cleveland, Ohio from September 25 - 28, 2016.

What You Can Expect:

Four comprehensive content areas - The content you'll cover will provide you with the critical information and insight to immediately apply to your community when you return home from Annual Conference. Think of all the great things you can do in 2017 - what you learn in Cleveland will certainly help you plan effectively.

Speakers galore - These are but a few experts you'll get to know during Annual Conference. Bring your notepad, tablet or phone, because you'll take many notes during their presentations.

Learning Opportunities - There really are too many events to mention here. Take a look at the registration e-brochure to see the lineup for each day of the Conference.

The largest yearly gathering of economic developers - IEDC is the largest professional membership organization of its kind, and Annual Conference is the largest yearly gathering of economic development professionals worldwide. Join us in Cleveland. Getting started is easy.

You're in for a real treat, and it all starts with your registration. Get started right now. Save $140 - register by Friday. We can help you register - call us. 202.223.7800.

Note: The Conference headquarters hotel is sold out. Rooms remain in the hotel block at the Hyatt Regency. Don't delay. Book your room now.

Download the full registration e-brochure - Everything you need is in one place.

Look inside to see:

- Speaker information
- Schedule at a glance
- Pre-Conference Course details
- Hotel and accommodations information
And more

*Reminder: Early bird rates end July 22..

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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