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Take a look at what's in store for 2017 with the International Economic Development Council.

Greetings Fellow Canadian Economic Developers!

"The new year is upon us and 2017 allows IEDC to celebrate its first Annual Conference in Canada along with Canada's 150th birthday. I could not be more pleased that Toronto will host the event. Economic development professionals across North America and many other nations are already preparing to take full advantage of this terrific opportunity in one of Canada's largest cities. I encourage you to do so as well.

The system and practice of economic development is ever changing and is one of great complexity. It is now time to move economic development discussions, collaboration and partnerships from the local, regional and national level to the international level. The event's program will allow us to hone in on what's critical." Mike Williams, General Manager, Economic Development & Culture, City of Toronto, Ontario, Canada about IEDC's 2017 Annual Conference.


See more of Mike's special message, including five reasons why you must attend Annual Conference in Toronto from September 17 - 20.



There's more to see. Look inside to find out about:

- 2017 professional development training courses in Canada
- Information about the first ever IEDC Canadian Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) Exam
- How to sponsor Annual Conference and exhibitor information as well

For every opportunity included in this special e-Brochure, you can save up to $140. Take advantage of these special rates now<.

More words from your Canadian peers:

"Toronto's conference promises to deliver one of the best programs filled with informative and relative sessions." Susan Amring, CEcD, Ec.D, Director, Economic Development, City of Mississauga, Ontario

"The International Economic Development Council has been a vital part of my community's success. I know from experience that the IEDC Annual Conference is the best place for economic developers to identify best practices and innovations that will help them move their cities, states and provinces forward." Fred Morley, FM, Chief Economist, Tourism Nova Scotia

"Quelle chance s'offre à nous de prendre part au congrès annuel 2017 d'IEDC à Toronto et de développer un nouveau réseau de contacts avec des développeurs économiques des quatre coins du Globe. Il s'agit de la première fois dans l'histoire d'IEDC que le congrès annuel a lieu à l'extérieur des États-Unis, et c'est au Canada. Il s'agit d'une excellente occasion de faire valoir le savoir-faire des professionnels en développement économique du Québec et du Canada français au reste du monde, tout en prenant avantage des attraits et de la vitalité de la Ville Reine." Michel Merleau, Gatineau Valley, Regional Government Warden, Chairman of the Outaouais Regional Government Association

It's time to Connect. Collaborate & Create

Registration for 2017 Annual Conference, and all other IEDC events is Canada now open. See them all.


The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) is a non-profit, non-partisan membership organization serving economic developers With more than 5,000 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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