IEDC's 2012 Annual Conference Early Registration Deadline has Been Extended!

Register by THIS Friday, August 3 and save $100 with our Early Registration Rates!
http://www.iedconline.org/AnnualConference/index.html

ENERGIZING TODAY TO EMPOWER TOMORROW: CREATING SUCCESS IN A GLOBAL ECONOMY

Economic developers can't afford to use the same strategies they've always used and expect different results. Instead, ever-changing dynamics in business and the economy require creative new responses. The International Economic Development Council's 2012 Annual Conference, September 30 - October 3 in Houston, Texas, will address the challenges and opportunities of growing jobs and investment in today's global economy. By energizing and empowering regional partners through shared messaging, resources, and best practices, communities small and large can reap the benefits and remain competitive.

UPDATED PROGRAM OF EVENTS NOW AVAILABLE!

With more than 30 sessions, this year's Annual Conference cannot be missed. Click on the link below for an updated program of events. Speakers are being added daily so check back soon for additional updates!
http://www.iedconline.org/AnnualConference/Program.html

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS INCLUDE:

Jason Few
Executive Vice President
Chief Customer Officer
NRG Energy
President, Reliant

Richard Florida, PhD
Professor
University of Toronto
Senior Editor
The Atlantic Magazine
Miami Beach, FL

Drayton McLane
Chairman
The McLane Group
Temple, TX

Honorable Annise D. Parker
Mayor
City of Houston, TX

Honorable Rick Perry
Governor
State of Texas

M. Ray Perryman, PhD
President and CEO
The Perryman Group
Waco, TX

GREATER HOUSTON AS A LEARNING LABORATORY: CONFERENCE TOURS:

• Kemah-Galveston: A Renaissance on the Gulf Coast
• Collaboration for Jobs, Investment, and Future Prosperity: The Sealy, Texas Story
• The Texas Medical Center: Growing a World Class Healthcare System
• Urban Renewal: Reinventing Downtown / Case Study: Skid Row to Live, Work, and Play
• Energizing Today to Empower Tomorrow: How the Energy Capital Remains Relevant
• Incubating Innovation: Commercializing Technologies of the Future

HOTEL INFORMATION

Hilton Americas-Houston
1600 Lamar
Houston, TX 77010
IEDC room rate: $216 single / $236 double
Group rate cutoff: Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Reservations: 1 (800) 236-2905

If registering over the phone, please mention that you are with the International Economic Development Council to obtain the discounted group rate, which is available until filled or September 4. After the cutoff date, registration rates will be subject to availability and prevailing rates.

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