ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLANNING

Date: August 5-6, 2010
Location: San Francisco, CA
http://www.iedconline.org/?p=Training_Planning_CA

Register before June 24 and save $100!

Economic developers must build consensus among board members, stakeholders and the community as a whole, creating a unified vision for the future. Getting everyone to agree is not always easy. Learn techniques to build consensus among stakeholders who represent different values and interests. Look at the steps that precede a strategic planning process, including identifying stakeholders and preparing an economic analysis. Explore methods for setting priorities and measuring your plan's impact.

COURSE HIGHLIGHTS:
• Organizing the team
• Building consensus
• Preparing an economic assessment
• Determining goals and objectives
• Identifying projects
• Strategy formation
• Effective strategy implementation
• Setting realistic benchmarks

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Agenda: http://www.iedconline.org/?p=Training_Planning_CA#agenda

Instructors: http://www.iedconline.org/?p=Training_Planning_CA#instructors

Registration: http://www.iedconline.org/?p=Training_Planning_CA#registration

EXPERT INSTRUCTORS:
Anne Roise, MCP, CEcD
Planning & Project Development Consultant
K. Denny, P.C.

Robert C. Farley
Consultant

Jon Roberts
Managing Director
TIP Strategies, Inc.

ACCOMMODATIONS/TRAINING LOCATION
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
5 Embarcadero Center
San Francisco, CA 94111
Phone: (415) 788-1234
IEDC room rate: $214 single/double
Cut-off date: Wednesday, July 14, 2010

This Course is Being Held in Conjunction with the Association of Defense Communities Annual Conference
http://www.defensecommunities.org/AnnualConference/index.html
August 8-11, 2010
San Francisco, CA
Register today: http://www.defensecommunities.org/AnnualConference/Registration.html

San Francisco is known for being the economic and cultural hub of California as well as being at the forefront of American history. From the Presidio to Alameda San Francisco offers a great summer destination for anyone looking to experience a true American adventure!

ADC's 2010 Annual Conference will take place at the Hyatt Regency San Francisco, conveniently located near the upscale district of Back Bay. ADC attendees are invited to stay on site at this hotel, which is offering special rates for the conference.