Are You Speaking at IEDC's 2017 Annual Conference?


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48 Hour Countdown

Here's your chance to speak at IEDC's first ever Annual Conference held outside the United States - Toronto, Ontario, Canada. You only have two days left to submit a session proposal to help shape the program. Take full advantage of this opportunity to share your knowledge with others at the largest annual gathering of economic developers. Download the request form now.

The deadline is two days away on Friday, November 18.

Content areas you'll cover during Annual Conference:

1. Building Local Linkages and Expanding Global Trade
2. Cashing in on Creative Capital
3. Nurturing the Startup Ecosystem
4. Regional Collaboration for Investment Promotion
5. The Nuts and Bolts of Economic Development

See descriptions for each area.

Please note: Session proposals should address trends and topics that reflect the wide-ranging needs and interests of IEDC's diverse membership.

Don't delay, only 48 hours remain to send your proposal and lock in this opportunity to share ideas with your peers. Download the RFSP.


	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. Stay connected to IEDC on our social sites: #IEDC #EconDev 734 15th Street NW, Suite 900 \| Washington, DC 20005 \| Phone: (202) 223-7800