Dear [[fname]],

Thank you for registering for the IEDC 2016 Annual Conference. Since you've already taken care of that very necessary step, it’s time to take your conference experience to the next level; fill up your days with the activities you want. In addition to all the courses, workshops and learning opportunities lined up for Annual Conference, special events will be taking place each day. Plan your schedule before you arrive. Register for luncheons, outings and receptions to round out your learning experience, get a taste of Cleveland, and connect with your peers.

To register, download the special events registration form and email it to Cherrika Gordon at cgordon@iedconline.org.


Workshop: You're on the Board of Directors...Now What?
Sunday, September 25 | 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Price: $25

Board members of economic development organizations expect to play a meaningful role in the success of the organizations they govern. Fully developed boards - in terms of their governing role, structure and processes - that work in close partnership with the CEO benefit both the board of directors and the organization. Participants in this workshop designed specifically for board members will learn how to develop and support a thriving organization, drawing on recent advances in the rapidly changing field of nonprofit governance. This exclusive workshop will feature successful case studies and the opportunity to network with fellow directors from other organizations.

A light breakfast will be served for workshop attendees.


Special Networking Luncheon: Elected Officials and Board of Directors of EDOs
Monday, September 26 | 12:15 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Price: $55

IEDC extends a special invitation to elected officials and board of directors of EDOs to network and discuss economic development strategies in your community. This lunch is open to all registered attendees of the conference.


Great Cleveland Beer Challenge
Sunday, September 25 | 5:15 p.m.
Price: $95 to enter plus the cost of two pony kegs of selected beer

Show off the best of your community with the Great Cleveland Beer Challenge. Enter the best beer produced in your community and a panel of judges will do a blind taste test to determine three winners. Deadline to enter is August 31. See the event flyer which includes submission details and contents guidelines.

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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