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Dear [[fname]],
Successful cities are judged by many things, including their character and the character of the people that come from it. Creating a city's personality that is known to be livable, lively and full of opportunity is a collective effort of which economic developers play a large role. Amenities such as theaters, museums, cultural institutions, research centers, institutes of higher education and the surrounding area developments and public art installations build the brand and desirability of your community to talented workers and companies.
You'll find plenty of opportunities to delve deeper into this topic during IEDC's 2016 Annual Conference. Join us from September 25 - 28 in Cleveland. Get started today. Register now.
Content Area Spotlight
The Creative Class and Its Contribution to Innovation, Arts and Culture
A community truly comes to life through the artists who call it home. Sessions in this track will highlight best practices and strategies from communities around the globe in making communities exciting locations to live, work and play.
Mastering a Music City for Economic Development
Tuesday | 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Enticed by Arts and Culture: Driving Foot Traffic to the CBD
Wednesday | 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Tour: University Circle - Uptown - Little Italy
Sunday | 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Tour: Playhouse Square
Tuesday | 2:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
See other conference content areas.
1. Reinvesting in Your Physical, Social and Economic Assets
2. Key Connections in the Public, Private and Nonprofit Sectors
3. Economic Diversification as a Cornerstone to Reinvention and Long-Term Stability
Keynote Speaker Spotlight
 Mathy V. Stanislaus
Assistant Administrator for the Office of Land and Emergency Management
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Washington, DC
Mathy Stanislaus was nominated by President Barack Obama for the position of Assistant Administrator in EPA's Office of Land and Emergency Management (OLEM) on March 31, 2009, and began his service on June 8, 2009, after confirmation by the U.S. Senate.
As Assistant Administrator for OLEM, Mr. Stanislaus leads EPA's programs that revitalize communities through the cleanup and redevelopment of contaminated sites under Superfund, Brownfields and Resources Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) programs. OLEM also oversees other federal agencies' cleanup of contaminated properties, and it advances hazardous and solid waste materials management under RCRA, chemical plant safety, oil spill prevention, underground storage tank program and emergency response. He regularly testifies before Congress regarding aspects of these programs, including rules and budget.
See his full bio.
Concurrent Session Spotlight
Startup in a Day: Rockin' the Startup Process for Small Businesses
Monday, September 26 | 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Startup in a Day - an initiative of the White House, the Small Business Administration, Code for America, and the National League of Cities - asks cities and communities to commit to making it easier for every entrepreneur to start a business. It's based on the idea that it shouldn't take more than a day for an entrepreneur to identify and apply for all the licenses and permits they need in order to responsibly launch a business. This session will provide an overview of the Startup in a Day challenge and explore solutions that are being developed by cities that are currently engaged.
What you'll learn:
- Tools available to cities and communities to make the startup process easier for entrepreneurs
- Firsthand experiences from economic developers that are participating in the challenge
- How to fuel job growth through entrepreneurship and small business
Speakers:
 Efrem Bycer
Director of Economic Development
Code for America
Efrem leads Code for America's efforts to help governments better leverage open data and civic technology to support their economic development efforts. Prior to joining CfA in May 2015, Efrem was a manager of economic development at the San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation where he led EDC's work on public policy, global strategic initiatives and select industries, including life sciences, clean technology and craft beer. He has also served as a Performance Auditor for the City of San Diego and as a board member of multiple organizations supporting leadership development, education and community engagement.
Educational Tour Spotlight
 University Circle - Uptown - Little Italy Tour
Sunday, September 25 | 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Price: $55
University Circle is a neighborhood on the east side of Cleveland, Ohio. America's densest concentration of cultural attractions and performing arts venues, it includes such world-class institutions as the Cleveland Museum of Art; Severance Hall, home to the Cleveland Orchestra; the Cleveland Institute of Art; Case Western Reserve University; the Cleveland Institute of Music; the Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland; the Cleveland Botanical Garden; historic Lake View Cemetery; the Cleveland Museum of Natural History; and University Hospitals/Case Medical Center. Encompassing approximately 550 acres the area is also known as "The Circle" to locals. While the population of University Circle ranks on the lower end of Cleveland's 36 defined Statistical Planning Areas (SPAs), it ranks near the top in importance to the city's economic sector. Neighborhood businesses and institutions provide the city with more than 30,000 jobs in a variety of fields, including averaging 1,000 new jobs per year since 2005. Interesting economic engines adjoining University Circle include the recent mixed use developments in Uptown Cleveland and the historic and vibrant Little Italy neighborhood.
Special Events Spotlight
 Speed Mentorship and Networking Lunch
Monday, September 26 | 11:15 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Price: Free, but registration is required.
Registration is limited to students and professionals under 35 years of age.
Young professionals and students will have the opportunity to interact in a quick-fire format with seasoned economic development professionals. Join us for this new, exciting opportunity to gain insight into the profession and make lasting connections. Boxed lunches will be provided.
Workshop Spotlight
 Primer to the CEcD Exam Process: What you Need to Know Workshop
Tuesday, September 27 | 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Price: Free, but registration is required
If you are planning to sit for the Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) exam, it's never too early to start planning and learning more about the process. All participants and attendees at this workshop will be provided with a complete overview of the Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) exam process, from application to the oral examination. Attendees will learn tools and techniques for preparing for the exam and witness a mock oral interview.
With all these great things to do, you're bound to face your toughest obstacles with an incredible and comprehensive plan of action.
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Register today, and book your hotel room as well.
Click on the e-brochure cover to see the full program, speakers, and accommodations information.
Register here.
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