Economic Development Strategic Planning

Date: February 10-11, 2011
Location: Baltimore, MD

http://www.iedconline.org/?p=Training_Planning_MD

This course is conducted in partnership with the Maryland Economic Development Association (MEDA).

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

INSTRUCTORS:

Dyan L. Brasington, CEcD, FM, HLM
Vice President for Economic and Community Outreach
Towson University

Dyan Brasington is the Vice President for Economic and Community Outreach (DECO) at Towson University. In her capacity as Vice President, Dyan leads an initiative to create and expand partnerships for the University to meet the needs of both the private sector and government organizations, and to foster economic development in the region.

Maury Forman, PhD
Senior Manager for Rural Initiatives
Washington State Department of Commerce

Maury Forman, PhD, is the Senior Manager for Rural Initiatives with the Washington State Department of Commerce's Innovations and Policy Division. His focus is on creating a culture of entrepreneurship in rural communities. He was the winner of the American Economic Development Council's Preston Award in 1998 for outstanding contributions in educational advancement, the U.S. Small Business Administration's 1998 "Vision 2000" Award, and the ROI Research Institute Award for Innovation in Adult Education.

Jon Roberts
Managing Director
TIP Strategies, Inc.

Jon Roberts is the Managing Director of TIP Strategies, Inc. (TIP), in Austin, Texas. He is an international leader in economic development and a proponent of the "creative class" as a model for growth. He has overseen projects in Oregon, Texas, and other U.S. regions, as well as in Europe and Asia. Mr. Roberts is currently involved in a variety of development and recruitment projects.

ACCOMMODATIONS/TRAINING LOCATION
Sheraton Baltimore City Center
101 West Fayette Street, Baltimore, MD 21201
Phone: (866) 837-5182
Website: www.starwoodhotels.com