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IEDC's Annual Conference - September 25-28, 2016
Early Bird Extended Date



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Great news. We've extended our early bird deadline by one week - sign up today for IEDC's 2016 Annual Conference. Get started now.

Here's your chance to save money with the IEDC Early Registration rate that expires this week. Register today and gain access to content, networking opportunities and professional development. 1,500 of your peers will be at this event in Cleveland, Ohio from September 25 - 28, 2016.


Special International Rate Increases Friday
Get the most savings by combining the early bird registration rate and the special international registration rate. IEDC appreciates the knowledge sharing from our international-based attendees. 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. Download the registration form. Registering is a simple and easy process. After July 22, the rate will increase by $140USD, so register today.

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


Want to Save Even More Money – Join IEDC
Want access to the reduced member registration price and 10% reduction in your first year of membership? IEDC Membership not only offers discounts to all IEDC events, but also gives access to special reports, publications, resources, member directories, training, and job center listings, as well as direct access to one of the world's largest economic development networks. Join IEDC today to secure all these benefits and more. Contact IEDC to take advantage of this special membership offer.


Help Shape Content for IEDC's 2017 Annual Conference in Toronto
Get your session proposals ready. During Annual Conference, you'll be able to visit the IEDC Resource Center in the exhibit hall to speak with our Conferences Content Manager, Marie Plishka. Visit with her during Chairman's Reception on Sunday to talk about any proposal you intend to submit for IEDC's Annual Conference in Toronto.

The call for session proposals will be open starting Monday, September 12, and will close on Friday, November 18, 2016.


Exclusive International Dinner and Social Hour
IEDC likes to provide thanks to our international-based attendees with an exclusive appreciation dinner Sunday evening of the conference. Sign-up today to join this complimentary dinner and social hour, an annual favorite.


Learn from Hundreds of Expert Economic Development Speakers
With over 60 learning labs, sessions and luncheons, this conference is bound to be of value with bountiful opportunities to develop your network and professional knowledge. Check out the information packed program where you will find multiple learning opportunities of cutting edge trends, case-studies and knowledge that you can take back and replicate in your service area. Sample sessions include:

- A Regional Approach to Economic Development: The Canadian Experience
- International Showcase: Lessons from Abroad
- What's Yours is Mine: The Sharing Economy
- Building a Better Trade Strategy through Export Support
- International Exchange: Looking Abroad to Grow Your Local Economy


Whether learning from the hundreds of expert speakers, networking at the international dinner, or connecting with over 1,500 professionals, this year's conference is an exciting opportunity for economic developers. See you in September!

Don't forget, Friday is the last day to save on $140 on registration fees.

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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