Connect Locally, Succeed Globally
September 18-21 │ Charlotte, NC
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The International Economic Development Council's 2011 Annual Conference, September 18-21, in Charlotte, NC, will discuss how economic developers are adapting to the new normal and rewriting the rules for economic development.

As Bob Dylan said, "the times they are a-changing." How an economic developer brings people, places and ideas together may determine a community's success in putting its people back to work stabilizing the local economy. This conference will explore the key questions facing the economic development profession as we work to connect locally and succeed globally:

• What are the current forces influencing economic development and the strategies needed to respond?
• What do you need to know about new forms of infrastructure investment in order to build foundations for economic growth?
• How can you catch the next wave of innovation and secure a place in the global economy?
• How do you connect to the right resources for career and organizational growth in the next decade?

As the nation's second largest banking center, the Charlotte region recently boasted the lowest center-city office vacancy rate in America. Today, they have emerged as a new leader in many sectors including manufacturing, healthcare, financial services and energy. The Charlotte region is home to nine Fortune 500 companies and over 850 foreign companies, making it a gateway to global markets. Win-win partnerships between government, business and institutions of higher learning make the Charlotte Region a rich landscape to showcase best practices for communities of all sizes.

SESSION TOPICS INCLUDE:
• Stimulating Start-Ups Through Strategic University Partnerships
• Powering Economic Growth Through The Energy Industry
• Financing Tools for Times of Economic Turbulence
• Reaching for Success: Becoming a High-Performing Economic Development Organization
• Advanced Discussion: Global Businesses, Local Strategies: Lessons for Economic Development
• Beyond Jobs: New Methods in Measuring Return on Investments
• Meeting Local Business Demands: Preparing the Entry-Level and Service Sector Workforce
• Unlocking Entrepreneurship: Nurturing Your Economic Ecosystem

SPEAKERS CONFIRMED THUS FAR INCLUDE:
Louis J. Foreman
Chief Executive Officer
Enventys, Charlotte, NC

Sara Garcés
Chief Executive Officer
Red F Marketing
Charlotte, NC

David H. Jones
President & CEO
Peak 10, Inc.
Charlotte, NC

Simon Fancis Millcock, ACEcD FGLF
Economic Development Officer
Indian Ocean Territories
Attorney-General's Department
Christmas Island, Australia

Tony Zeiss, PhD
President
Central Piedmont Community College
Charlotte, NC

ABOUT THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE
The International Economic Development Council's Annual Conference is the premiere 2011 conference for the economic development industry. Last year, over 1200 people attended the Annual Conference in Columbus, OH, to network, discover new tools and services, and share lessons learned. Themed "Connect Locally, Succeed Globally," we'll be discussing how economic developers are adapting to the new normal and rewriting the rules for economic development. A conference like this only happens once a year – Register today.

WHO ATTENDS THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE
• Regional, state, county, and city economic development organizations
• Chambers of commerce and other business support agencies
• Community and neighborhood development organizations
• Technology development agencies
• Utility companies
• Educational institutions
• Consultants
• Workforce development boards and agencies