Grow Your Economic Development Network at IEDC’s Annual Conference in Texas this October

Grow Your Economic Development Network at IEDC’s Annual Conference in Texas this October

International Economic Development Council


The International Economic Development Council’s 2014 Annual Conference
Steering Towards the Future: Convergence, Connectivity, and Creativity
October 19-22 │ Fort Worth, Texas
#IEDC

Last year in Philadelphia, PA over 1,000 economic development professionals from 48 states (and Washington, DC), 8 Canadian provinces, and 14 countries exchanged information, experience, and best practices at IEDC’s Annual Conference. This October IEDC will be in Fort Worth, where ED professionals from across the globe can learn from the city’s success in moving from recession to growth, and from historical legacy to future progress.

Opportunities to Grow Your Economic Development Network at IEDC’s Annual Conference:

Saturday, October 18

Golf Tournament at Mira Vista Country Club
2:00 p.m.
Arrive early and hit the links! This is a unique 18-hole championship Fort Worth country club golf course that impressively winds through the Mira Vista community.

More than Just a Football Stadium: AT&T Stadium Tour
2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
More than just a football stadium, AT&T Stadium can change surfaces to host all kinds of events and meetings. Experience this modern marvel and learn how this economic development project changed the City of Arlington. 

Sunday, October 19

Explore Fort Worth's Trinity River Vision on Horseback and Wagon
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Join us for a tour on horseback along the Trinity River between the Historic Stockyards and downtown. Along the way, learn from the Trinity River Vision Authority about an aggressive economic development initiative that will transform a once neglected section of the river into a vibrant waterfront neighborhood.

Bus Tour of AllianceTexas
3:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Participants will see the final product of a successful Public Private Partnership anchored by this multi-modal transportation hub. This bus tour will cover the diverse industries which engage in manufacturing and distribution in AllianceTexas. 

New Member Reception
5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Join us in room 202 C and connect with your fellow new members, IEDC Board of Directors, and Membership Advisory Committee members. Learn more about IEDC's resources, benefits, and ways to become engaged with the organization. 

Non-Member Reception
5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Come to room 202 D and meet IEDC leadership, Board and Membership Advisory Committee members. They will share with you the benefits of being a member of IEDC. 

Chairman's Reception
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Don't miss the opportunity to see old friends and make new acquaintances. Join IEDC Chair William C. Sproull, FM and your colleagues for an evening of networking and fun in the Fort Worth Convention Center.

Young Professional & Student Networking Event at the Flying Saucer
9:00 p.m.
Are you a young economic development professional? Come get involved with your fellow professionals, have a good time, and take this opportunity to expand your networking field. 

Monday, October 7

Networking Breakfast in the Economic Development Marketplace
7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
Mingle with exhibitors while enjoying a free breakfast.

Explore Fort Worth's Trinity River Vision on Horseback and Wagon
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
A second opportunity to get out and tour Fort Worth, the "Cowtown" way!

Speed Mentorship and Networking Lunch
11:15 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Young professionals and students will have the opportunity to interact in a quick-fire format with seasoned ED professionals. Join us for this new, exciting opportunity to gain insight into the profession and make lasting connections. 

Special Networking Luncheon: Elected Officials and Board of Directors of EDOs
12:15 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Attendees will have the opportunity to meet with fellow elected officials and economic development board members attending this year's conference. 

Presentation of the 2014 Excellence in Economic Development Awards
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Attend the award ceremony to find out who received the 2014 awards and network with the winners.

GE Transportation Tour
2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
A staff of over 400 highly-skilled assemblers, welders, maintenance technicians, and support staff manufacture the Evolution Series locomotive at GE Manufacturing Solutions in Ft. Worth, TX. See this amazing site for yourself, and learn about the eight-year, $400-million investment. 

Silent Auction & Ice Cream Social
3:15 p.m. - 3:50 p.m.
Bid on an extraordinary and unique range of items that communities donate to express their individual pride of place. Silent auction items may be previewed and bid on in the Exhibit Hall beginning Sunday and concluding Monday during the ice cream social.

Networking Reception at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Join IEDC for an evening of networking while experiencing the collection of the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth that is composed of nearly 3,000 objects, including paintings, sculptures, videos, photographs, and prints. 

Tuesday, October 8

Networking Breakfast in the Economic Development Marketplace
7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
Mingle with exhibitors while enjoying a free breakfast.

Tour of Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport
8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
See for yourself why Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) has been described as an "aerotropolis” as you tour one of the largest North Texas economic engines, and learn about their innovative approach to commercial development driven by global connectivity. 

Recognition Dinner 
6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Held at the historic Fort Worth Club, we’ll be honoring those who have contributed to making the profession what it is today.

Wednesday, October 9

Networking Breakfast
7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
One last breakfast opportunity to share conference experiences with new friends.

Site Consultants Forum
11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Stick around for the conference's final day and make sure to attend this premier event. Learn about the hottest industry trends, leading business location indicators, and what local communities must do to stay in the game. 

Don't miss out on the largest international gathering of economic development professionals in the world. Learn more about this year's conference program.

Posted September 17, 2014



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