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Dear [[fname]],
September is just around the corner, which means Annual Conference is fast approaching.
Have you heard the news? Just announced; Daniel "Dan" Gilbert, chairman and founder, Rock Ventures and Quicken Loans, Inc, also majority owner of the NBA’s Cleveland Cavaliers will keynote Tuesday afternoon’s plenary session in a sit down conversation with interviewer, Len Komoroski, CEO, Cavaliers / Quicken Loans Arena.
All around, BIG things are happening in Cleveland this year. The Cleveland Clinic was just ranked second in the U.S. News and World Reports "2016-2017 Best Hospitals." At Annual Conference, you have the opportunity not only to hear from the president and CEO of Cleveland Clinic Dr. Toby Cosgrove, but to tour the world-class facility in the heart of Cleveland. Register for this tour and plenty of special events happening all week to make your conference experience unforgettable.
 The Cleveland Clinic
Monday, September 26 | 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Price: $55
The Cleveland Clinic is a multispecialty academic hospital located in Cleveland, Ohio that is owned and operated by the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, an Ohio nonprofit corporation. It is the one of most acclaimed health systems in the country and rated #1 in a number of services (most notably Cardiology). Revenues total over $9.0 billion making it the 2nd largest health system in the U.S. In Northeast Ohio it employs 40,000 (#1 employer) with nearly 30,000 employees on the Mid-Town main campus. It has been a true economic engine for the region and has helped propel a world renowned medical devices cluster. Key areas of interest would be the Clinic's focus on world-class care; health and wellness; technology transfer through Cleveland Clinic Innovations (innovations.clevelandclinic.org); and medical tourism.
Bring a board member or city council member and participate in one of our training programs. Here's one of several great ways they can spend their time during Annual Conference:
 Workshop: Building a Rock-Solid Board-CEO Partnership
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.
What you'll learn:
- Become familiar with the key characteristics of high-impact boards
- Learn how to participate in identifying new economic development initiatives for organizations
- Become familiar with strategies for maintaining a solid partnership with the CEO, including evaluation of CEO
A light breakfast will be served for workshop attendees.
Speakers:
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Doug Eadie
President & CEO
Doug Eadie & Company, Inc.
Oldsmar, FL
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Kurt Foreman
Executive Vice President of Economic Development
Greater Oklahoma City Chamber
Oklahoma City, OK
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 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.
 Corner Alley Bowling Sports Bar
Friday, September 23 | 8:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Price: $55
Sign up to for this creative fun event for one game of bowling that will pair attendees in teams based upon location where they reside (e.g. eastern cities vs. western cities, or northern cities vs. southern cities). The venue provides an electric atmosphere, state-of-the-art bowling alleys and delicious culinary appetizers in the heart of the city! This will be a highlight to meet new colleagues while reconnecting with old friends.
 Women's Mentoring Luncheon
Sunday, September 25 | 11:15 a.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Price: $30
In the spirit of leadership development, this women's mentoring luncheon is designed to help women in the economic development field understand best practices, current trends and receive support for their career development. This luncheon will seek to foster mentoring relationships between attendees, and the women will hear economic development leaders deliver thoughtful yet brief speeches on issues pertinent to women in economic development. We invite you to attend this luncheon in order to build relationships and support female professionals in the economic development industry.
It only takes a moment to lock in Annual Conference special events. Pencil in all the things you want do during Annual Conference now. Tickets to individual events are selling out - hurry while spaces last. And be sure to book your hotel room - discount block rates are filling up.
To register, download the special events registration form and email it to Cherrika Gordon at cgordon@iedconline.org.
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