The International Economic Development Council's 2009 Annual Conference
October 4-7 | Reno, NV

Networking Event- October 6th

Do you consider yourself to be a young economic developer professional? Are you someone in their 20's or 30's or someone who is new to the economic development world? Or are you just someone who feels young at heart and wants to be part of a strong networking group? If so, you are you are welcomed to join the Young Professional Networking Event at this year's Annual Conference. Join us on Tuesday, October 6th at 8 pm at Imperial Bar and Lounge in Reno, Nevada. This event will give you a chance to network with other young professionals for no cost! Come get involved with other professionals just like you, have good time, and take this opportunity to expand your networking field. CU@YP!

Please email Sarah Smith at [email protected] if you identify yourself as a young economic developer professional and want to be apart of the young professional network and if you are interested in attending this networking event.

JOIN US for the pre-conference Neighborhood Development Strategies course

DATE: October 1-2, 2009
LOCATION: Reno, NV

REGISTER TODAY! PRICE INCREASES AFTER SEPTEMBER 17TH!
http://www.iedconline.org/?p=Training_Neighborhood_NV

IEDC's Neighborhood Development Strategies course focuses on how neighborhood groups and economic development organizations can use economic development strategies to combat the challenges facing distressed neighborhoods. The course outlines the unique issues facing these neighborhoods and suggests problem-solving approaches to address local needs. It defines the major neighborhood actors, their objectives and strategies for development and establishes a process for creating a strategic development plan to meet the established goals.
This course is designed to provide the tools and strategies needed to conquer neighborhood problems and provides examples of communities that have implemented noteworthy programs.

At the completion of the course, you will:
• Become familiar with the major actors in neighborhood economic development
• Understand the pressing issues in distressed neighborhoods
• Be aware of tools to combat inner city unemployment
• Be able to create a strategic plan for a neighborhood group
• Understand land use issues
• Have the tools to set up a business development program

Instructors Include:

Diane C. Lupke CEcD, FM
President
Lupke & Associates

Corky Neale, CEcD
Director of Research
RISE Foundation

DON'T MISS OUT on these other social networking events:

Chairman's Reception
Sunday, October 4
6:00pm – 7:30pm
Don't miss the opportunity to see old friends and make new acquaintances. Join IEDC Chair Ian Bromley and your colleagues for an evening of networking and fun in the Silver Legacy Exhibit Hall.

Defining Issues Lunch with Jeff Ceccarelli, Senior Vice President of Energy Supply, Nevada Energy, Inc.
Monday, October 5
11:45am- 2:00 pm
You have to register for this lunch but you don't want to miss out on it! Hear how Jeff Ceccarelli has contributed to the turnaround of the Greater Reno-Tahoe area.

Networking Lunch in Exhibit Hall
Monday, October 5
11:45am – 2:00pm
Grab a box lunch and take your time as you explore the various exhibitors and sponsors affiliated with IEDC!

Networking Social Hour in Exhibit Hall
Monday, October 5
5:00pm – 6:30pm
Meet colleagues from across the world and make connections to better your job and your career.

DON'T FORGET TO STAY FOR THE SITE CONSULTANTS FORUM!
Wednesday, October 7 10:45 am- 12:15 pm
The unique format used in this session is immensely popular and gives attendees the opportunity to learn the ins and outs of site selection, latest trends to ensure their communities are doing what they need to attract site consultants and the opportunity to have their questions answered.

Site Consultants Include:
• Robert M. Ady, HLM, President, Ady International Company
• Jay A. Garner, CEcD, CCE, FM, HLM, President, Garner Economics, LLC
• William Hearn, President, Site Dynamics
• Jason M. Hickey, Associate, Hickey and Associates
• Don A. Holbrook, CEcD, FM, President & CEO, The Vercitas Group
• Don Schjeldahl, Vice President and Director, Austin Consulting
• Eric Stavriotis, Vice President, Jones Lang LaSalle
• Mark M. Sweeney, Senior Principal, McCallum Sweeney Consulting
• Roel Spee, Global Leader, Plant Location International (PLI), Global Location Strategies, IBM Global Business Services
• Jerry Szatan, Szatan & Associates
• Deane C. Foote, CEcD, President, Foote Consulting Group, LLC
• David R. Zaharchuk, Senior Managing Consultant and Service Area Manager, Business Strategy, IBM Global Business Services
• Angelos G. Angelou, Principal Executive Officer, AngelouEconomics
• Tracey Hyatt Bosman, CEcD, Director, Strategic Consulting Group, Co-Leader, Clean Energy Practice Group, Grubb & Ellis Company

ALSO BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND THIS YEAR, THE EXHIBIT HALL PASSPORT!
Collect stamps from each exhibiting table and be entered to win big prizes from IEDC. Keep your ears open for more prize drawings and events from our participating organizations.

HAVE YOU VISITED IEDC'S BOOKSTORE LATELY? PERUSE OUR SELECTION IN THE EXHIBIT HALL!
Visit IEDC's Bookstore, located near the Resource Center, for the very best offerings of industry-related publications from major publishers, plus our own technical reports and education course manuals.

View the conference program: http://www.iedconline.org/AnnualConference/Program.html

Expert speakers: http://www.iedconline.org/AnnualConference/Speakers.html

Register today: http://www.iedconline.org/AnnualConference/Registration.html