2010 IEDC Annual Conference -- New Paradigms: The Practice of Economic Development in a Changed Landscape

• International Economic Development Council

Using Strategic Partnerships to Drive Economic Recovery

Strategic partnerships are essential for economic recovery, and we will show you how to make your partnerships work at the International Economic Development Council’s 2010 Annual Conference, September 26-29 in Columbus, OH.

The resources required for your community’s economic recovery comes through strong institutional partnerships among powerful agents: business and industry, universities, and government. Each partner plays a vital role in the progress of a community, contributing a variety of resources and successful growth strategies. Communities are thinking regionally now, partnering with higher education, federal laboratories, entrepreneurial support organizations and other communities, to standout and be competitive in today’s global economy. Attend the 2010 Annual Conference and learn how you can use strategic partnerships to drive your community’s economic recovery.

Sessions of Interest Include:

Regions at the Crossroads: Transforming Higher Education and Economic Development ($)
Sunday, September 26 | 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

IEDC will host a candid town hall-style workshop to examine the power of collaboration between economic development organizations and universities. Topics discussed include: exploring the changing face of Higher Education and its growing role in achieving economic prosperity, understanding points of entry for economic developers into institutions of higher education, and discovering opportunities to work in partnerships including global connectivity, regional problem solving, and entrepreneurship.

Working Effectively with your Elected Leadership
Sunday, September 26 | 4:00 - 5:30 pm

A mutually supportive relationship between organizations and elected officials can help overcome many of the political, economic and fiscal obstacles that often derail well-intentioned economic development efforts. Come learn how you and your elected leadership can work more effectively together toward the economic prosperity of your community and provide each other with tools for success.

Building Support for Neighborhood Development Projects
Monday, September 27 | 2:00 – 3:30 pm

Learn about best practices in fiscal and economic impact analysis and how these developments can help community leaders understand and evaluate the opportunities and costs associated with neighborhood revitalization projects, and how that common understanding bolsters and enhances partnerships.

Partnering to Meet University and Community Real Estate Development
Monday, September 27 | 3:45 – 5:15 pm

This session will examine how universities and communities can work together on real estate projects that create linkages, provide services and generate revenue for both groups.

Economies Don’t Stop at the Border!
Tuesday, September 28 | 2:15 - 3:45 pm

This session will highlight three successful cross-border initiatives. Learn how they’re leveraging the power of a combined region to enhance retention, recruitment and workforce development efforts.

National Laboratories: Powerful Resources for the Changing Landscape
Tuesday, September 28 | 2:15 - 3:45 pm

Federal labs across the country are largely untapped resources that have economic development and technology transfer programs charged with creating jobs and technology based solutions. This session will examine what the national labs are doing and what they offer economic developers and businesses.