Building Tomorrow's Economic Foundation: Innovation │Infrastructure │Investment │International
March 18-20, 2012
Washington, DC Metro Area

http://www.iedconline.org/FederalForum/index.html

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Federal policies and programs are continually changing to address the effects of the Great Recession and build U.S. global competitiveness. How can you navigate and capture federal resources to grow innovation and investment in your community?

The Obama administration is pushing global trade, innovation and entrepreneurship as the keys to boosting the American economy. Meanwhile, economic developers play a front-line role in connecting Washington policies and programs with local and state efforts to create jobs and increase investment.

You'll hear top national officials, thought leaders and senior program administrators address how federal resources can help your community strengthen its infrastructure, attract private investment, foster innovation and integrate globally.

Don't miss this opportunity to join your peers in Washington, learn how to work with key federal agencies!

SESSION TOPICS INCLUDE:
• Better Understand Your Community's Economic Strengths through Federal Data
• The Art of Understanding Federal Programs that Support Local Economic Development
• Global Trends Driving a Renaissance in U.S. Manufacturing
• Attracting Foreign Direct Investment to Diversify Your Economy
• Access to Capital for Small Business: New Avenues for Success

CONFIRMED SPEAKERS INCLUDE:

Judy Bradt
Chief Executive Officer
Summit Insight
Alexandria, VA

Aaron Seth Brickman
Deputy Executive Director, SelectUSA
US Department of Commerce
Washington, DC

Gerald L. Gordon, PhD, FM, HLM
President & CEO
Fairfax County Economic Development Authority
Vienna, VA

Gary K. Jones
Washington DC Representative
Federal Laboratory Consortium for Technology Transfer
Washington, DC

Phillip A. Singerman, PhD
Associate Director for Innovation and Industry Services
Office of the Director, National Institute of Standards and Technology
US Department of Commerce
Gaithersburg, MD

Mark A. Troppe
Manager, Strategic Partnerships and State Relations
NIST Manufacturing Extension Partnership
US Department of Commerce
Gaithersburg, MD

Tom Tveidt
Research Economist
SYNEVA Economics LLC
Asheville, NC

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