The Federal Role Transformed: Forging the New Landscape
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The 2010 Federal Economic Development Forum will examine how the federal government has shifted to a more active role in economic development and what the shift may mean for your community. A year after the enactment of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the Federal Forum will provide you with the opportunity see how the landmark legislation is impacting economic development, and how you can continue to take advantage of tools and resources to benefit your community.

The President's Fiscal Year 2010 Budget and subsequent agency announcements indicate a greater push toward coordinated policy-making across federal departments and collaboration in areas such as transportation, housing, and the environment.

The question is: what does this all mean for you and your community?

Top Reasons to Attend
- Gain insight on how to position your community to take advantage of new tools and resources.
- Grow your knowledge of federal policy to stay ahead on emerging issues.
- Network with other economic developers and representatives from federal agencies.

Select Session Topics Include:
- How to Engage Legislative Leadership
- Washington Briefing: Recovery in Review
- Rebuilding U.S. Competitiveness
- Sparking the Green Energy Economy
- The Future of Innovation & Entrepreneurship
- Small Business: Engines of Recovery

Confirmed Speakers Include:

Charles O. Holliday, Jr.
Chairman, Council on Competitiveness
Former Chairman and CEO, DuPont
Founding Member, International Business Council
Washington, DC

Herbert M. Allison, Jr.
Assistant Secretary for Financial Stability
US Department of the Treasury
Office of Financial Stability
Washington, DC

Judith A. Canales
Administrator
Business & Cooperative Programs
USDA Rural Development
Washington, DC

Ray Uhalde
Vice President
Workforce and Education Policy Group
Jobs for the Future
Washington, DC

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400 Courthouse Square
Alexandria, VA 22314-5700
Phone: (703) 253-8600 or 1-866-837-4210

IEDC room rate: $199.00/single and double*
Group rate cutoff: Monday, March 15, 2010

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