BUSINESS RETENTION & EXPANSION TRAINING COURSE
Date: April 15-16, 2010
Location: Washington, DC metro area

Register by Friday, February 26 and save $100!
http://www.iedconline.org/FederalForum/Registration.html

A strong business retention and expansion (BRE) program ensures that the needs of local businesses are being not only heard, but are also addressed. Learn the "red flags" that may indicate a company is looking to move elsewhere, and learn how to structure an effective system to respond to business concerns. This course helps participants understand how to evaluate their regional business economy and help them design a responsive BRE support program.

COURSE HIGHLIGHTS:
• Establishing and organizing a BRE program
• Creating effective models for business visitations and surveys
• Tracking feedback and response
• Fostering and strengthening business alliances

* INSTRUCTORS *
Laith Wardi, CEcD
President
ExecutivePulse, Inc.

Laith Wardi, CEcD, is president of ExecutivePulse, Inc., an economic development consulting firm specializing in business retention based in Erie, PA. With over 15 years experience in economic development, Laith helped to pioneer the most advanced and comprehensive business retention system in North America that later formed the basis for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's state-wide business retention program.

Del Birch
Vice President
ExecutivePulse, Inc.

Del Birch is vice president of ExecutivePulse, Inc. Del has conducted CEO outreach in several counties in Northwest Pennsylvania and in communities across the United States. He has also developed training programs to enhance the skill levels of outreach personnel and techniques to build and sustain strong local business retention teams.

Visit the course webpage: http://www.iedconline.org/FederalForum/BRE.html

Check out our expert instructors: http://www.iedconline.org/FederalForum/BRE.html#instructors

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

THIS COURSE IS BEING HELD IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE FEDERAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FORUM

The 2010 Federal 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.

To learn more and to register, please visit the conference website: http://www.iedconline.org/FederalForum/index.html